These new requirements that all accredited US residency and fellowship programs follow in preparing today's physicians for practice reinforce a culture of patient safety and physician well-being by focusing on patient-centered, team-based care.
HCPro writes about the three percent rise in the number of ACGME-accredited programs, the largest annual increase following a decade of growth.
The newly organized and expanded 2015-2016 Data Resource Book shows the largest number of newly-accredited ACGME programs in over a decade, driving an increase in future US physicians who will serve the nation's health care needs.
The ACGME provides an update on the comprehensive review and revision of the Common Program Requirements.
The ACGME is embarking on a full review of its Common Program Requirements in two phases over the next 18 months.