Strengthening the Clinical Learning Environment by Mandate-Implementing the ACGME Common Program Requirements.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Radiology Training
• Accreditation Standards

Background:

• The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) updated Common Program Requirements to enhance resident and faculty well-being and patient safety.
• A grace period for compliance with these updated requirements ended on July 1, 2019.
• Programs failing to implement new requirements risk citations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide resources for radiology residency programs to comply with the 2019 ACGME Common Program Requirements.
• To offer a standardized national approach for educating trainees in essential skills related to well-being and patient safety.

Main Methods:

• Development of downloadable resources by the Association of Program Directors in Radiology Common Program Requirements Ad Hoc committee.
• Delineation of the 2019 Common Program Requirements within the provided resources.
• Inclusion of sample resources offering compliant solutions.

Main Results:

• Creation of downloadable resources to aid radiology programs in meeting ACGME compliance.
• Standardized educational materials for trainees on well-being and patient safety.
• Resources are particularly beneficial for programs with limited access to other support.

Conclusions:

• The developed resources facilitate compliance with the 2019 ACGME Common Program Requirements.
• Implementation ensures future radiologists are trained to add value while maintaining physical and emotional health.
• These resources support a national, standardized approach to essential residency training.