Educational & Training Standards Flashcards
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The ABA Applied Exam is a computer-based test that must be completed within what time window after a candidate's residency completion date?
Answer: Within 5 years
ABA policy requires candidates to pass the Applied Exam within 5 years of completing their anesthesiology residency training.
Which ACGME core competency is best demonstrated when an anesthesiology resident appropriately escalates a concern about a system-level patient safety issue to hospital administration?
Answer: Systems-Based Practice
Systems-Based Practice competency encompasses understanding how to work within and improve health care systems, including escalating patient safety concerns through proper institutional channels.
Under ACGME duty hour rules applicable to senior anesthesiology residents, what is the maximum number of hours that may be worked in any 7-day period?
Answer: 80 hours
ACGME limits all residents, including senior anesthesiology residents, to a maximum of 80 duty hours per week, averaged over a 4-week period.
The ABA's Part 4 of MOCA 2.0 requires diplomates to participate in which type of activity?
Answer: Simulation-based assessment or quality improvement activity
MOCA 2.0 Part 4 requires diplomates to complete simulation training or a quality improvement/patient safety activity at least once every 5 years.
When a program director submits a Milestones evaluation for an anesthesiology resident, how frequently are these reports submitted to the ACGME?
Answer: Semi-annually
ACGME anesthesiology programs are required to submit Milestones evaluations for each resident semi-annually, in June and December.
Which body has final authority to determine whether an anesthesiology resident's training meets the requirements for ABA primary certification eligibility?
Answer: The American Board of Anesthesiology
The ABA holds final authority over certification eligibility and determines whether a candidate's training and credentials satisfy its requirements for primary certification.
A resident who takes an approved leave of absence during residency training may need to extend their program by what increment to meet ACGME time-in-training requirements?
Answer: Weeks rounded to the nearest full rotation block
ACGME programs typically require that time missed during an approved leave be made up in increments matching rotation block lengths to ensure all required experiences are completed.