Resident and Fellow Well-being Flashcards
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What is a 'peer support program' in GME and how does it benefit residents?
Answer: A structured system pairing residents with trained peer supporters for confidential emotional support
Peer support programs train residents to provide confidential, non-clinical emotional support to colleagues experiencing stress, grief, or adverse events.
What role does a program coordinator play in supporting resident well-being?
Answer: Connecting residents to resources, monitoring for distress signals, and fostering a supportive environment
Program coordinators often serve as a key touchpoint for residents and can play a vital role in identifying distress, facilitating resource access, and creating a welcoming program culture.
What is 'mistreatment' in GME as defined by ACGME?
Answer: Behaviors that undermine a trainee's dignity, including harassment, abuse, or discrimination
Mistreatment includes any behavior that violates a trainee's dignity — such as verbal abuse, sexual harassment, discrimination, or humiliation — and is strictly prohibited.
What is 'psychological safety' in the context of the GME learning environment?
Answer: An environment where trainees feel safe to speak up, ask questions, and report errors without fear of punishment
Psychological safety means trainees believe they will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up, making mistakes, or raising concerns — essential for learning and patient safety.
Why is it important for GME programs to track resident well-being data over time?
Answer: To identify program-level trends, evaluate interventions, and demonstrate compliance with ACGME requirements
Tracking well-being data helps programs identify systemic issues, measure the effectiveness of interventions, and meet ACGME requirements for ongoing program evaluation.
Which ACGME Common Program Requirement mandates that programs address learning environment and well-being?
Answer: Section VI: The Learning and Working Environment
Section VI of the ACGME Common Program Requirements specifically addresses the learning and working environment, including well-being, supervision, and professionalism.