Is the ACGME involved in competency-based education?
Yes. In 2002, the ACGME launched its competency initiative, which is called the Outcome Project. The ACGME identified six general competencies patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, professionalism, interpersonal skills and communication, and systems-based practice which are now part of the curriculum in every program. The program director and faculty evaluate residents using the competencies as criteria. In addition, some medical school evaluations and all specialty certifications are also being reorganized into the competencies framework. More information is available on the Outcome Project page on the ACGME Web site.
