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Understanding ACGME Standards for Simulation: A Document Analysis of Institutional and Program Requirements.
Alexis E Scott1, Krystle K Campbell2, Jeanne Carey3
1is an Intern, Simulation Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW), Dallas, Texas, USA.
Journal of Graduate Medical Education
|December 16, 2024
Summary
Understanding Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) simulation requirements is key for graduate medical education (GME). This study reveals numerous simulation standards, including mandatory patient safety curricula, across specialties.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Simulation Technology
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- Graduate medical education (GME) institutions prioritize simulation adoption, funding, and curriculum development.
- Understanding Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) simulation standards is crucial for institutional GME efforts.
- A structured review of ACGME simulation requirements can guide GME simulation activities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a structured document analysis of ACGME simulation standards.
- To inform institutional GME simulation strategies and curriculum development.
- To provide a guide for other institutions seeking to enhance GME simulation.
Main Methods:
- Document analysis of ACGME Institutional and Program Requirements for 21 clinical departments (May 2023-June 2024).
- Identification and iterative coding of simulation-relevant content by an investigator team.
- Categorization and interpretation of simulation requirements based on consensus.
Main Results:
- 120 simulation requirements identified across 24 documents, categorized into 12 themes.
- 70 (58%) requirements were mandatory; 48 (40%) were simulation-specific.
- All analyzed specialties had simulation requirements, with evidence supporting institutional patient safety curricula and resource support.
Conclusions:
- A significant number of ACGME simulation requirements exist for GME programs.
- Mandatory patient safety simulation curricula are a key finding across analyzed specialties.
- The findings support the integration of simulation into institutional GME and patient safety initiatives.
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