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The Changing Characteristics of Anesthesiology Program Directors
The Journal of Education in Perioperative Medicine : JEPM
|December 5, 2018
Summary
The number of anesthesiology residency programs has increased, largely due to osteopathic program accreditation. While program director demographics remain similar, senior academic rank and dual chair roles have decreased, indicating potential turnover.
Area of Science:
- Graduate Medical Education
- Anesthesiology Residency Programs
Background:
- Residency program directors (PD) are crucial in graduate medical education (GME).
- Previous research established benchmark data for ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residencies.
- This study updates and compares current anesthesiology program and PD characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare current anesthesiology residency program and PD characteristics with previously established benchmark data.
- To identify trends in program growth and director demographics.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from ACGME, American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) websites, licensure records, and program websites.
- Assessed program characteristics: accreditation, approved positions, osteopathic accreditation.
- Assessed PD characteristics: age, academic rank, sex, time since appointment, ABA certification, department chair role.
Main Results:
- Anesthesiology programs increased by 12.2% (131 to 147), primarily from new ACGME accreditation of osteopathic programs.
- PD age, sex, and tenure (3.6 years) remained consistent.
- Significant decreases observed in PDs with senior academic rank and those simultaneously serving as department chairs.
Conclusions:
- Anesthesiology programs have grown, with osteopathic program accreditation being a key driver.
- PD demographics are largely unchanged, except for a decline in senior academic rank and dual chair roles.
- High PD turnover and short appointment durations warrant further investigation.
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