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An Early Evaluation of Remote Site Visits for ACGME Program Applications
Lee S Segal1, Andrea Chow2, William W Robertson3
1is an Accreditation Field Representative, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Journal of Graduate Medical Education
|May 4, 2023
Summary
Remote site visits for graduate medical education accreditation proved effective, with most participants confident in their thoroughness. Initial accreditation rates were similar for remote and in-person visits, indicating successful adaptation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Accreditation Processes
- Graduate Medical Education
Background:
- Traditionally, accreditation site visits were conducted in person.
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift to remote protocols by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of remote accreditation site visits for programs seeking initial ACGME accreditation.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of residency and fellowship programs with remote site visits (June-August 2020) was assessed.
- Surveys were distributed to program personnel, field representatives, and executive directors.
- Accreditation outcomes were compared with matched programs that had in-person visits in 2019.
Main Results:
- Survey response rate was 58% (352/607).
- 91% of respondents expressed high confidence in remote visits providing thorough assessments.
- Initial accreditation rates did not significantly differ between remote (46/54) and in-person (52/54) visits (P=.093).
Conclusions:
- Remote accreditation site visits were perceived as fair and thorough by program personnel and field representatives.
- The transition to remote site visits successfully maintained the integrity of the accreditation process.
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