Medical Education Flashcards
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The ACGME's 'Next Accreditation System' (NAS) shifted the accreditation model primarily toward which approach?
Answer: Outcomes-based assessment using Milestones and annual data reporting
NAS moved accreditation away from process and structure inputs toward outcomes-based assessment, relying on Milestones, annual program reviews, and Clinical Competency Committees.
Which body is responsible for certifying physicians in their specialty after residency training is complete?
Answer: ABMS member boards
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and its 24 member boards are responsible for physician board certification in their respective specialties.
What is the role of the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) at a sponsoring institution?
Answer: To oversee and coordinate all GME programs at the institution
The GMEC is a required institutional committee that oversees all residency and fellowship programs, ensures compliance with ACGME requirements, and monitors program quality.
A new program director wants to add a new fellowship at their institution. Which initial step is required?
Answer: Submitting a Letter of Intent to the relevant ACGME Review Committee
Before applying for initial accreditation, programs typically must submit a Letter of Intent to the relevant ACGME Residency Review Committee as the first formal step.
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC)?
Answer: Reviewing resident performance data and making Milestone assessments
The CCC reviews and aggregates resident performance data from multiple evaluators and assigns Milestone ratings at least semi-annually.
Which of the following best describes 'moonlighting' in GME?
Answer: Licensed clinical work outside program-required duties, which must be counted in duty hours
Moonlighting refers to licensed clinical work performed outside required duties; all moonlighting hours must be counted toward the 80-hour weekly duty hour limit.
What does 'educational effectiveness' mean in the context of program evaluation under ACGME standards?
Answer: The degree to which a program achieves its stated educational goals and produces competent physicians
Educational effectiveness refers to how well a program achieves its educational mission and produces physicians who are competent across all core competencies.