New Application: General Surgery
Review Committee for Surgery
ACGME
515 North State Street, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60654 312.755.5000 www.acgme.org
Institutions
Sponsoring Institution
1. Are pathology and radiology services adequate for the surgery services? [PR I.A.1.] ( ) YES ( ) NO
2. Will the program director be provided with a minimum of 30% protected time? [PR I.A.2.]
( ) YES ( ) NO
Participating Sites
For integrated sites, does the program director:
1. Appoint members of the teaching faculty? [PR I.B.3.a).(1)] ( ) YES ( ) NO
2. Appoint the local site director? [PR I.B.3.a).(1)] ( ) YES ( ) NO
3. Ensure that the site will be in geographic proximity to allow all residents to attend core conferences? [PR I.B.3.a).(4)] ( ) YES ( ) NO
If “NO”, describe how an equivalent educational program of lectures and conferences in the integrated site will occur and fully documented.
Program Personnel and Resources
Program Director
1. Will the program director's initial appointment be for at least six years? [PR II.A.2.a)]
( ) YES ( ) NO
2. Will the program director devote his or her principal effort to the program? [PR II.A.4.p)]
( ) YES ( ) NO
3. Will the program director designate other well-qualified surgeons to assist in the supervision and education of the residents? [PR II.A.4.q)] ( ) YES ( ) NO
4. Will the program director be responsible for all clinical assignments and input into the teaching staff appointments at all sites? [PR II.A.4.r)] ( ) YES ( ) NO
5. Will the program director along with the faculty, be responsible for the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive, effective, and well-organized educational curriculum? [PR II.A.4.s)] ( ) YES ( ) NO
6. How will the program director ensure that conferences will be scheduled to permit resident attendance on a regular basis? [PR II.A.4.t)]
7. List the planned faculty and resident teaching activity in local conferences expected to occur during the first full academic year of the program (i.e., grand rounds, basic science, clinical conferences, and journal club). For residents who give lectures, identify the PGY level. Supporting documentation should be available at the time of the site visit. [PR II.A.4.u)]
Grand Rounds(list grand rounds topics for the most recent, complete, academic year)
Individual in charge of the conference:
Frequency of grand rounds:
Average ratio of lectures given by faculty/residents:
Presenter / Title of Presentation / Site #
Name / Faculty or Resident / PGY
Basic Science Conferences
(list basic science topics for the most recent, complete, academic year)
Individual in charge of the conference:
Frequency of basic science conference :
Average ratio of lectures given by faculty/residents:
Presenter / Title of Presentation / Site #
Name / Faculty or Resident / PGY
Clinical Conferences (If applicable)
(list clinical conference topics for the most recent, complete, academic year)
Individual in charge of the conference:
Frequency of clinical conference :
Average ratio of lectures given by faculty/residents:
Presenter / Title of Presentation / Site #
Name / Faculty or Resident / PGY
Morbidity and Mortality Conferences
Individual in charge of the conference:
Frequency of M&M conferences:
Is there a weekly M&M conference at the sponsoring institution and at each participating site? / ( ) YES ( ) NO
Journal Club
(list journal club topics for the most recent, complete, academic year)
Individual in charge of journal club:
Frequency of journal club :
Presenter / Title of Presentation / Site #
Name / Faculty or Resident / PGY
Skills/Simulation Lab Sessions
Individual in charge of the session:
Frequency of sessions:
In the section below:
· describe how skills/simulation lab is incorporated into the curriculum
· list the PGY level residents of who attend the sessions
· state where the residents attend the skills/simulation Lab (at the primary institution or another location)
8. Describe the basic science curriculum. [PR II.A.4.u).(1)]
9. How will the program director, along with the physician faculty, assess the technical competence of each resident? [PR II.A.4.v)]
10. How will the program director ensure that each resident has at least 750 major cases across five years of education, including a minimum of 150 major cases in the resident’s chief year? [PR II.A.4.w)]
11. How will the program director ensure that residents have the required experience with a variety of endoscopic procedures, including esopho-gastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, and bronchoscopy, as well as experience in advanced laparoscopy? [PR II.A.4.x)]
12. How will the program director ensure that residents have required experience with evolving diagnostic and therapeutic methods? [PR II.A.4.y)]
Other Program Personnel
Will there be a full-time surgery program coordinator designated for surgical education? [PR II.C.1.]
( ) YES ( ) NO
a) For programs with more than 20 residents, will there be additional administrative personnel? [PR II.C.1.a)] ( ) YES ( ) NO
If “NO” explain:
Resources
1. Will the institution and the program jointly ensure the availability of adequate resources for residency education that include the following? [PR II.D.]
a) a common office space for residents that includes a sufficient number of computers and adequate workspace at the primary clinical site? [PR II.D.1.a)] ( ) YES ( ) NO
b) internet access to appropriate full-text journals and electronic medical reference resources for education and patient care at all participating sites? [PR II.D.1.b)] ( ) YES ( ) NO
c) on-line radiographic and laboratory reporting systems at the primary clinical site and integrated sites? [PR II.D.1.c)] ( ) YES ( ) NO
d) software resources for production of presentations, manuscripts, and portfolios? [PR II.D.1.d)]
( ) YES ( ) NO
Comment on any deficiencies.
2. Will there be simulation and skills laboratories that will address acquisition and maintenance of skills with a competency-based method of evaluation? [PR II.D.2.] ( ) YES ( ) NO
Resident Appointments
Will the program director counsel and assist preliminary residents in obtaining future positions? [PR III.B.3.b).(3)] ( ) YES ( ) NO
Fellows and Other Learners
1. Will there be any residents/fellows in both ACGME-accredited and non-accredited programs in the sponsoring and participating sites that may impact the educational experience of the program residents? [PR III.D.2.] ( ) YES ( ) NO
Resident/Fellow (ACGME-accredited or non-accredited) / Number / Relationship to surgery residents in the program2. Will the chief resident and any fellow manage the same patients? If so, describe. [PR III.D.3.]
Educational Program
Goals and Objectives
1. Will program goals and objectives be made available to the faculty? [PR IV.A.1.] ( ) YES ( ) NO
2. Will program goals and objectives be made available to the residents? [PR IV.A.1.] ( ) YES ( ) NO
Patient Care
Indicate the settings and activities in which residents demonstrate competence in each of the following areas of patient care. Also indicate the method(s) used to assess competence.
Competency Area / Settings/Activities / Assessment Method(s) /Manual dexterity appropriate for their level
[PR IV.A.5.a).(2).(a)]
Competence in and execution of patient care plans appropriate for the resident’s level, including management of pain
[PR IV.A.5.a).(2).(b)]
Medical Knowledge
Indicate the activities in which fellows demonstrate competence in their knowledge of each of the following areas. Also indicate the method(s) used to assess competence.
Competency Area / Settings/Activities / Assessment Method(s) /Critical evaluation and demonstration of knowledge of pertinent scientific information
[PR IV.A.5.b).(1)]
Fundamentals of basic science as applied to clinical surgery, including: [PR IV.A.5.b).(2)]:
Applied surgical anatomy and surgical pathology
[PR IV.A.5.b).(2).(a)]
The elements of wound healing
[PR IV.A.5.b).(2).(a)]
Homeostasis, shock and circulatory physiology
[PR IV.A.5.b).(2).(a)]
Hematologic disorders
[PR IV.A.5.b).(2).(a)]
Immunobiology and transplantation
[PR IV.A.5.b).(2).(a)]
Oncology
[PR IV.A.5.b).(2).(a)]
Surgical endocrinology
[PR IV.A.5.b).(2).(a)]
Surgical nutrition
[PR IV.A.5.b).(2).(a)]
Fluid and electrolyte balance
[PR IV.A.5.b).(2).(a)]
Metabolic response to injury, including burns
[PR IV.A.5.b).(2).(a)]
The knowledge of the principles of immunology, immunosuppression, and the management of general surgical conditions arising in transplant
[PR IV.A.5.b).(3)]
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
1. Briefly describe one learning activity in which residents demonstrate the ability to investigate and evaluate their care of patients, to appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and to continuously improve patient care based on constant self-evaluation and life-long learning. [PR IV.A.5.c)] (Limit response to 400 words)
2. Briefly describe one planned learning activity in which residents engage to identify strengths, deficiencies, and limits in their knowledge and expertise (self-reflection and self-assessment); set learning and improvement goals; and identify and perform appropriate learning activities to achieve self-identified goals (life-long learning). [PR IV.A.5.c).(1)-(3)] (Limit response to 400 words)
3. Briefly describe one planned quality improvement activity or project that will allow residents to demonstrate the ability to analyze, improve, and change practice or patient care. Describe planning, implementation, evaluation, and provisions of faculty member support and supervision that will guide this process. [PR IV.A.5.c).(4)] (Limit response to 400 words)
4. Briefly describe how residents will receive and incorporate formative evaluation feedback into daily practice. (If a specific tool is used to evaluate these skills, have it available for review by the site visitor.) [PR IV.A.5.c).(5)] (Limit response to 400 words)
5. Briefly describe one example of a learning activity in which residents engage to develop the skills needed to use information technology to locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies and apply it to their patients' health problems. [PR IV.A.5.c).(6)-(7)] (Limit response to 400 words)
The description should include:
· Locating information
· Using information technology
· Appraising information
· Assimilating evidence information (from scientific studies)
· Applying information to patient care
· Conducting a comprehensive literature search
6. Briefly describe how residents will participate in the education of patients, families, students, residents, and other health professionals. [PR IV.A.5.c).(8)] (Limit response to 400 words)
7. Briefly describe how residents will participate in mortality and morbidity conferences that evaluate and analyze patient care outcomes. [PR IV.A.5.c).(9)] (Limit response to 400 words)
8. Briefly describe how residents will utilize an evidence-based approach to patient care. [PR IV.A.5.c).(10)] (Limit response to 400 words)
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
1. Briefly describe one learning activity in which residents demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and health professionals. [PR IV.A.5.d)] (Limit response to 400 words)
2. Briefly describe one learning activity in which residents develop competence in communicating effectively with patients and families across a broad range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and with physicians, other health professionals, and health-related agencies. [PR IV.A.5.d).(1)-(2)] (Limit response to 400 words)
3. Briefly describe one learning activity in which residents develop their skills and habits to work effectively as members or leaders of a health care team or other professional group. In the example, identify the members of the team, responsibilities of the team members, and how team members communicate to accomplish responsibilities. [PR IV.A.5.d).(3)] (Limit response to 400 words)
4. Briefly describe how residents will be provided with opportunities to act in a consultative role to other physicians and health professionals related to clinical information systems. [PR IV.A.5.d).(4)] (Limit response to 400 words)
5. Briefly describe how residents will be provided with opportunities to maintain comprehensive, timely, and legible medical records, if applicable. [PR IV.A.5.d).(5)] (Limit response to 400 words)
6. Briefly describe how residents will be provided with opportunities to counsel and educate patients and families. [PR IV.A.5.d).(6)] (Limit response to 400 words)
7. Briefly describe how residents will be provided with opportunities to effectively document practice activities. [PR IV.A.5.d).(7)] (Limit response to 400 words)
Professionalism
1. Briefly describe the learning activity(ies), other than lecture, by which residents demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities and an adherence to ethical principles, including: compassion, integrity, and respect for others; responsiveness to patient needs that supersedes self-interest; respect for patient privacy and autonomy; accountability to patients, society, and the profession; and sensitivity and responsiveness to a diverse patient population, including to diversity in gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities, and sexual orientation. [PR IV.A.5.e).(1)-(5)] (Limit response to 400 words)
2. Briefly describe one learning activity by which residents demonstrate high standards of ethical behavior. [PR IV.A.5.e).(6)] (Limit response to 400 words)
3. Briefly describe one learning activity by which residents demonstrate a commitment to continuity of patient care. [PR IV.A.5.e).(7)] (Limit response to 400 words)
Systems-based Practice
1. Briefly describe the learning activity(ies) through which residents demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care, as well as the ability to call effectively on other resources in the system to provide optimal health care. [PR IV.A.5.f)] (Limit response to 400 words)
2. Briefly describe the learning activity(ies) through which residents achieve competence in the elements of systems-based practice: working effectively in various health care delivery settings and systems, coordinating patient care within the health care system; incorporating considerations of cost-containment and risk-benefit analysis in patient care; advocating for quality patient care and optimal patient care systems; and working in interprofessional teams to enhance patient safety and care quality. [PR IV.A.5.f).(1)-(5)] (Limit response to 400 words)
3. Briefly describe an activity that fulfills the requirement for experiential learning in identifying system errors and implementing potential systems solutions. [PR IV.A.5.f).(6)] (Limit response to 400 words)
4. Briefly describe one learning activity by which residents practice high quality, cost-effective patient care. [PR IV.A.5.f).(7)] (Limit response to 400 words)
5. Briefly describe one learning activity by which residents demonstrate knowledge of risk-benefit analysis. [PR IV.A.5.f).(8)] (Limit response to 400 words)
6. Briefly describe one learning activity by which residents demonstrate an understanding of the role of different specialists and other health care professionals in overall patient management. [PR IV.A.5.f).(9)] (Limit response to 400 words)
Curriculum Organization and Resident Experiences