TAGME Medical Education 4

Question 1

Which document outlines the specific educational and clinical experience requirements unique to a particular specialty residency program?

Accepted Answer

Program Requirements (specialty-specific)

Answer

Specialty-specific Program Requirements supplement the Common Program Requirements and detail the unique clinical and educational standards for each specialty.

Question 2

A resident reports feeling burned out and fears retribution if they disclose this to their program director. Which ACGME requirement addresses this concern?

Accepted Answer

The requirement that programs provide a confidential mechanism for residents to report concerns

Answer

ACGME requires that programs have a confidential mechanism allowing residents to report concerns without fear of intimidation or retaliation.

Question 3

What is the minimum frequency at which the Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) must meet to review program effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

ACGME requires the PEC to meet at least annually to review program quality and prepare a written analysis used in the Annual Program Evaluation.

Question 4

In competency-based medical education, formative assessment differs from summative assessment in that formative assessment is primarily intended to:

Accepted Answer

Provide ongoing feedback to guide learning and improvement

Answer

Formative assessment provides continuous feedback throughout training to guide resident development, whereas summative assessment judges overall competency at a defined endpoint.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a Systems-Based Practice competency behavior in a resident?

Accepted Answer

Identifying cost-effective care alternatives and navigating institutional resources for a patient

Answer

Systems-Based Practice involves understanding and working within the health care system, including using institutional resources, coordinating care, and advocating for cost-effective treatment.

TAGME - Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education Practice Test

TAGME - Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education Practice Test

TAGME Medical Education 4