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Update on ACGME Accreditation and Program Requirements. Contents. Introduction: Alan Santos What a PD does: Rita M. Patel Program Requirements: Cynthia Wong How to Teach: Manny Vallejo.
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Contents • Introduction: Alan Santos • What a PD does: Rita M. Patel • Program Requirements: Cynthia Wong • How to Teach: Manny Vallejo
“our greatest responsibility is to be good ancestors …” Jonas Salk
Why so important? • Defines us as a medical specialty • Body of knowledge & competencies • Uniform training requirements
Timeline • Oct 1, 2011: COR/BOD approved PRs • Mid Oct, 2011: PRs and PIF posted on ACGME PIFs may be submitted to RC • January 26, 2012 Deadline for submission Spring RC meeting • April 19, 2012: First programs accredited