Assessing the Needs of Residency Program Directors to Meet the ACGME General Competencies

Results of the survey indicate that PDs require assistance to comply with the new ACGME requirements, and PDs were most interested in receiving assistance in developing curricular materials for the competencies of systems-based practice.

Abstract

Results of the survey indicate that PDs require assistance to comply with the new ACGME requirements. Curricular materials and valid and reliable evaluation methods need to be developed. In order to assist PDs, the following activities are under way: (1) PDs are members of a listserve for sharing ideas and examples of curricular and evaluation materials; (2) PDs attend a monthly seminar series that provides practical information for curricular material development and specific evaluation methods, including indications for use and feasibility; (3) educators from our Office of Educational Development provide individual consultations with each PD; (4) PDs participate in an eight hour workshop with practical sessions for developing curricular materials and evaluations; and (5) two institution-wide assessments are being developed: a patient-satisfaction survey and a 360-degree evaluation to assess communication skills and professionalism.