ACGME imposes stiffer standards for subspecialties

Article Abstract:

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has changed its accreditation guidelines for recognizing subspecialties. For example, new specialties must include at least 40 residency programs instead of 25. In addition, the specialty must represent a body of knowledge, not just a few procedures. There would also be provisional, five-year accreditation for new specialties. About half of currently certified subspecialties do not meet the new residency program requirement.

Medicine, Medical specialties, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

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Reaction to AMA gift code shows rumblings in the ranks

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The American Medical Association (AMA) sets ethical standards for the acceptance by physicians of gifts from pharmaceutical or other companies, and these standards have been endorsed by the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association and by government agencies. However, some doctors complain that the standards are too complicated. A survey of physicians shows mixed assessments on the merits of the gift code.

Physicians, Medical professions, Ethical aspects, Gifts

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Surgeons accept work standards for residents

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The American Medical Associations' Residency Review Committee for Surgery agreed to reform residents' working conditions on Feb 19, 1992. The change in accreditation requirements for surgery training programs gives residents at least one day off each week and limits on-call responsibilities to no more than every third night. The reforms are expected to take effect in Jul 1993.

Compensation and benefits, Residents (Medicine)

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