To meet program requirements, Scholars must:

Commit to a three-year program and remain a primary care physician with a practice in the Tandigm Health network.

Engage in the mentor program, adhere to the program guidelines, and participate in other Scholars Program activities.

• For the duration of the three-year program, Scholars will have a designated Tandigm Scholars Mentor who will provide support for professional development, and work with the Scholar to positively impact Tandigm practices and programs supporting population health and value based medicine.
• Mentors will work with the Scholar to develop a plan outlining roles and responsibilities, as well as a timeline for meeting expectations. The Scholars Program will also provide various touch points within the year for the Mentor and Scholar to ensure collaboration and support is provided to the Scholar.

Conduct an annual or three-year Quality Improvement project (QI)

• Scholars are asked to conduct a Quality Improvement project based on the Scholar’s area of interest, which elevates the Scholar’s role within the practice and as a Tandigm primary care physician. Although Scholars may conduct their projects independently, the Scholar’s Mentor is available to work with tEach scholar to develop a meaningful project proposal that is grounded in population health and value-based care principles and that will benefit the Scholar’s practice. The project must clearly define an expectation to improve quality outcomes and/or reduce unnecessary costs. Measurable goals and targets will also be outlined in the project proposal.
• One project may span three years, or three annual projects may be undertaken over the course of three years. Each project much last at least one year.

Submit requested documentation, attestations and provide notification if there is a change in practice employment and/or licensure. The Scholars Program will provide guidance and reminders to assist Scholars in completing required paperwork.

• Scholar should sign and submit an “Attestation of Ongoing Requirements” certifying that they will meet ongoing Scholarship requirements.

• Scholars are asked to provide a summary of the QI project plan at the beginning of each Scholar year and summary of findings at the end of each year. Scholars are also asked to present their QI project at least once during the three-year Scholar program.
• Scholars and their mentor will provide a “Mentor & Scholar Partnership Record” which outlines responsibilities and timelines for meetings and expectations.
• Scholarship funds are distributed at the end of each scholarship year. The Scholar must attest via the “Attestation of Tandigm Scholars Proper User of Funds” that these funds (minus any estimated applicable income taxes) were applied to the repayment of existing educational debt within 60 days of being received. Tandigm Scholars reserves the right to request documented evidence of this repayment.
• Scholars must notify the Tandigm Scholars Program of changes in personal information, including mailing address, email address and name.
• Should a Scholar have a change in employment status, the Scholar and their practice should immediately notify the Tandigm Scholars Program of the change, including withdrawal or dismissal from Tandigm practice, a leave of absence, and/or a change from full-time status.
• Scholar must maintain appropriate accreditation and/or licensure status.