Clinical Competency Committees in Plastic Surgery Residency.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Training Assessment

Background:

• Clinical Competency Committees (CCCs) are mandated by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for plastic surgery programs.
• CCCs monitor resident progress and inform decisions on promotion, remediation, and dismissal based on milestones.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of establishing, operating, and refining CCCs.
• To review best practices for this assessment system within plastic surgery training.

Main Methods:

• Literature review on CCC best practices.
• Case study analysis of the Duke University CAQCC.

Main Results:

• A well-executed CCC can improve resident outcomes.
• In-service Examination scores showed objective improvement as a measure of efficacy.

Conclusions:

• CCCs offer a significant opportunity to enhance resident education.
• Understanding CCC purpose and design is crucial for program leaders and residents.