ABP Accreditation Process 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What accreditation status does CODA assign when a new periodontics program is being established and has not yet graduated its first class?
- Initial accreditation
- Provisional accreditation
- Candidate status (Correct answer)
- Conditional approval
Correct answer: Candidate status
CODA grants candidate status to developing programs that are in the process of meeting accreditation standards prior to enrolling or graduating their first cohort.
Question 2: Which CODA standard directly addresses the qualifications and ongoing development of periodontics program faculty?
- Standard 3 – Educational Program (Correct answer)
- Standard 1 – Institutional Effectiveness
- Standard 2 – Program Effectiveness
- Standard 4 – Student Affairs
Correct answer: Standard 3 – Educational Program
CODA Standard 3 covers educational program requirements, including faculty qualifications, responsibilities, and professional development.
Question 3: If a periodontics program fails to correct a CODA-cited deficiency within the required timeframe, what is the likely outcome?
- Withdrawal of accreditation (Correct answer)
- Automatic probationary extension
- Referral to the ABP for review
- Mandatory merger with another program
Correct answer: Withdrawal of accreditation
Persistent failure to correct cited deficiencies can result in CODA withdrawing accreditation from the program.
Question 4: Which entity has the authority to appeal a CODA accreditation decision for a periodontics program?
- The sponsoring institution on behalf of the program (Correct answer)
- Individual residents enrolled in the program
- The ABP on behalf of the specialty
- The state dental board of the program's location
Correct answer: The sponsoring institution on behalf of the program
The sponsoring institution (e.g., dental school or hospital) is the entity that holds accreditation and has standing to appeal CODA decisions.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of CODA's annual report requirement for accredited periodontics programs?
- To monitor ongoing compliance and track any significant program changes (Correct answer)
- To rank programs by clinical outcomes for public disclosure
- To determine ABP examination eligibility for each graduate
- To set tuition rates for periodontics residencies
Correct answer: To monitor ongoing compliance and track any significant program changes
Annual reporting allows CODA to monitor for changes that may affect compliance with accreditation standards between formal site visits.
Question 6: Which of the following program changes requires a periodontics program to notify CODA immediately?
- Change in program director (Correct answer)
- Addition of a new periodontal instrument to the clinic
- Update of the program's patient scheduling software
- Revision of resident vacation policy
Correct answer: Change in program director
A change in program director is a substantive change that must be reported to CODA promptly, as it may affect program leadership and compliance.
Question 7: Which CODA standard specifically requires periodontics programs to document adequate clinical experiences for residents?
- Standard 3 – Educational Program (Correct answer)
- Standard 1 – Institutional Effectiveness
- Standard 5 – Patient Care
- Standard 2 – Program Evaluation
Correct answer: Standard 3 – Educational Program
Clinical experience requirements, including procedural minimums and case diversity, are addressed under CODA's educational program standards.
ABP Accreditation Process 3
What accreditation status does CODA assign when a new periodontics program is being established and has not yet graduated its first class?