TAGME Program Administration 2

Question 1

Which ACGME document outlines the expectations between a sponsoring institution and a program regarding resident supervision and education?

Accepted Answer

Program Letter of Agreement (PLA)

Answer

A Program Letter of Agreement (PLA) is required between the sponsoring institution and each participating site and outlines supervision, educational, and administrative responsibilities.

Question 2

The Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) is required to meet at minimum how often per year under ACGME Common Program Requirements?

Accepted Answer

Twice per year

Answer

ACGME Common Program Requirements mandate that the CCC must meet at least twice per year to review resident milestone progress.

Question 3

When a residency program undergoes a CLER visit, what is the primary focus of the evaluation?

Accepted Answer

The clinical learning environment and patient safety culture

Answer

CLER (Clinical Learning Environment Review) visits assess how sponsoring institutions engage residents and fellows in patient safety, quality improvement, and other aspects of the clinical learning environment.

Question 4

Under ACGME policy, what is the maximum number of consecutive hours a PGY-1 resident may be scheduled for clinical work?

Accepted Answer

16 hours

Answer

PGY-1 residents may not be scheduled for more than 16 consecutive hours of clinical work under ACGME duty hour requirements.

Question 5

Which entity is responsible for appointing members to the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC)?

Accepted Answer

The Sponsoring Institution's leadership

Answer

The GMEC is appointed by the sponsoring institution's leadership and must include residents, the DIO, and program directors as required members.

TAGME - Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education Practice Test

TAGME - Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education Practice Test

TAGME Program Administration 2