Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

ACGME announces plan to transform graduate medical education

The ACGME's new accreditation system will evaluate residents' core competencies in six areas: patient care, medical knowledge, and interpersonal skills. Teaching institutions must develop learning outcomes and submit reports every six months to document resident progress.

SourceAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateFeb 22, 2012

ACGME task force proposes graduated duty hour and supervision standards

The ACGME task force proposes revised duty hour and supervision standards to better match residents' levels of experience and emerging competencies. The new standards aim to improve resident training and patient care by reducing fatigue and minimizing medical errors.

SourceAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateJun 23, 2010