CV Fellowship Director Training: Accreditation Part 1-Special Focus Video: Dealing with ACGME Surveys

Special Focus Video: Dealing with ACGME Surveys

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Video Summary

The video provides tips for program directors on how to deal with ACGME surveys of fellows and faculty. The ACGME survey is directed to all fellows and core faculty, and it assesses various areas such as duty hours, faculty supervision, educational content, resources, patient safety, and overall program evaluation. The survey is conducted between January and April, with results usually released in May. The video emphasizes the importance of monitoring compliance with the survey and investigating any negative signals or downward trending scores. It suggests developing an action plan to address any issues identified and utilizing the expertise of the GME office and networking with other program directors for support. Overall, the video provides guidance on interpreting and managing the ACGME survey to improve program quality.

Keywords

ACGME surveys

program directors

fellows

faculty

compliance monitoring

program quality