Educational & Training Standards Flashcards
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What is the ACGME-required minimum number of total anesthesia cases a resident must complete during their CA-1 through CA-3 training?
Answer: 850 cases
ACGME anesthesiology program requirements mandate a minimum of 850 anesthesia cases for graduation from an accredited program.
Which document outlines the specific case requirements, rotation minimums, and educational objectives for ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency programs?
Answer: ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Anesthesiology
The ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Anesthesiology is the governing document that defines all training standards for accredited residency programs.
A candidate who completes training at a non-ACGME-accredited international program may apply for ABA certification through which pathway?
Answer: The ABA international equivalency pathway after ECFMG certification and additional U.S. training
International medical graduates must obtain ECFMG certification and typically complete additional ACGME-accredited training to meet ABA eligibility requirements.
Under MOCA 2.0, what is the minimum number of CME credits a diplomate must complete annually to fulfill the Part 2 requirement?
Answer: 30 CME credits
MOCA 2.0 Part 2 requires diplomates to complete a minimum of 30 ABA-accepted CME credits per year to maintain certification.
Which ABA examination is typically taken at the conclusion of the CA-1 year and focuses on basic science and foundational clinical knowledge?
Answer: BASIC Exam
The ABA BASIC Exam is taken at the end of the first clinical anesthesia year and assesses basic science and early clinical knowledge required for safe anesthesia practice.
What action may the ABA take if a diplomate fails to meet MOCA 2.0 annual requirements by December 31 of a given year?
Answer: Place the certificate in inactive status
The ABA places a diplomate's certificate in inactive status if annual MOCA 2.0 requirements are not fulfilled by the December 31 deadline.
Critical Care Medicine subspecialty certification offered by the ABA requires completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship of what minimum duration?
Answer: 12 months
ABA-affiliated Critical Care Medicine subspecialty certification requires completion of a 12-month ACGME-accredited critical care medicine fellowship.