TAGME Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Under Title IX, what obligations do GME programs at federally funded institutions have? → Prohibit sex-based discrimination and harassment and provide a grievance process
2. What is 'entrustable professional activity' (EPA) in the context of GME? → A unit of professional practice that can be trusted to a trainee at a defined level
3. What is the primary purpose of the ACGME Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) program? → To assess how institutions engage residents in patient safety and quality improvement
4. Why is it important for Training Administrators to maintain accurate duty hour logs? → To comply with ACGME regulations and prevent resident fatigue
5. Which assessment tool is commonly used by programs to gather multi-source feedback on resident performance? → 360-degree evaluation
6. Which software might a Training Administrator use to manage GME data? → Residency Management System (e.g., MedHub, New Innovations)
7. What is the ACGME's definition of 'moonlighting' in the context of duty hours? → Voluntary, compensated, medically-related work outside the program's formal duties
8. Which element of the ERAS application is specifically designed to give the applicant a chance to explain any gaps in training or red flags on their application? → Personal Statement
9. A program coordinator is scheduling interviews and wants to ensure ADA compliance. Which accommodation request must the program legally consider? → An applicant requesting a sign language interpreter for the interview
10. What does 'vicarious liability' mean for a Sponsoring Institution in the context of resident actions? → The institution may be held legally responsible for the actions of its resident employees
11. What platform do most residency applicants use to submit their applications to ACGME programs? → Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
12. What is the purpose of program evaluation data in GME strategic planning? → To identify gaps, assess quality, and guide continuous improvement efforts
13. Which ACGME committee is responsible for reviewing and acting on complaints about residency programs? → Residency Review Committee (RRC)
14. Which NRMP rule prohibits programs from pressuring applicants to reveal their rank-order preferences or commit to ranking a program first? → Anti-Coercion Policy
15. What is the role of a Program Coordinator (PC) in supporting faculty development activities? → Organizing faculty development sessions, tracking attendance, and managing logistics
16. What is 'deliberate practice' and why is it important in GME? → Highly structured practice with focused feedback aimed at specific skill improvement
17. What is the program director's responsibility regarding faculty who serve as 'key faculty' in an ACGME program? → Ensure they participate in faculty development and have documented educational activities
18. What is the role of the program coordinator during the rank-order list (ROL) submission period? → Ensuring the program director submits and certifies the ROL by the NRMP deadline
19. Which tool is commonly used to measure burnout in resident physician populations? → Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
20. How should a Program Director handle a faculty member who is providing inadequate supervision of residents? → Counsel the faculty member, provide development resources, and document the process
21. What is 'co-teaching' or 'team-based supervision' in GME programs? → Multiple faculty collaborating to supervise and teach the same resident cohort
22. Which organization provides the accreditation standards that GME programs must follow? → Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
23. Which system is commonly used by Training Administrators to manage residency applications? → ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
24. What is a Self-Study in the context of ACGME accreditation? → A program's comprehensive internal review conducted every 10 years
25. Which ACGME core competency is most closely related to faculty supervision and mentorship skills? → Interpersonal and Communication Skills
26. How often must a program submit an Annual Program Evaluation (APE) to the ACGME? → Annually
27. What is the ACGME's Next Accreditation System (NAS) primarily designed to do? → Shift focus to outcome-based accreditation
28. What does ACGME require programs to provide so that residents can report patient safety concerns without fear of retaliation? → A confidential reporting mechanism for patient safety and well-being concerns
29. What is the purpose of the Medicare GME reimbursement? → To provide financial support to hospitals and institutions for training residents
30. After the Match results are released on 'Match Day,' what is the typical next step for programs with unfilled positions? → Participate in the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP)