With the additional expectation of implementing outcomes measures, how will the faculty find time to teach?
A12: The good news is that programs won’t be “going it alone.” The specialty boards and program director organizations will provide support through suggested curricula and assessment tools. A Joint Initiative between the ACGME and the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is currently engaged in adapting the General Competencies to reflect the uniqueness of each specialty, proposing methods to assess each competency, and drafting an implementation plan. The Outcome Project link on the ACGME web site will eventually post much of this information. While the ACGME has taken into account the fact that time and resources must undoubtedly be expended to implement outcome measures, as mentioned in Question 10, a period of transition is expected. To facilitate the process, programs should adapt existing tools or develop new ones which maximize use of technology in data collection, compilation and reporting. They should consider engaging in collaborative efforts and distribute responsibi
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