The official and approved documents used in the certification of effort devoted toward Sponsored, University and Clinical activities. Sections of the effort report are separated by types of activities included in one’s 100% ‘University Effort’ as follows:
Section I – Sponsored Activities (All report types): Certification requirement = recording of effort by each specific sponsored project.
Section II – Other University Activities (All report types) (e.g., Instruction, Administration, Non-Sponsored Research, University Service, Competitive Proposal Preparation): Certification requirement = recording of effort as a subtotal of these activities toward one’s 100% ‘University Effort’.
Section III – Clinical Care and Medical Center-Related Activities – Time Allotment for Medicare Cost Reporting (ONLY Clinical Faculty report type): Certification requirement = recording an average number of hours worked during a week in addition to recording specific effort devoted in: 1) Direct Patient Care; 2) Instruction for Residents/Fellows/Trainees; 3) Administration of Residency/Fellowship Programs; and 4) Medical Center-Related Clinical Administration and Management.