Changes by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education: Success or Failure?: An AOA Critical Issues Symposium.

Thompson, Terry L; Wright, Rick W; Nasca, Thomas J · J Bone Joint Surg Am · 2017

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Abstract

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has introduced far-reaching changes to the educational requirements for postgraduate trainees over the past 15 years. These steps were taken to improve the quality of education and to enhance patient safety. This symposium will explore the design and implementation of these changes and determine if they are succeeding.

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