GME Operations Support
A well-managed Graduate Medical Education division instills confidence in leadership, demonstrating that GME is a valuable service line worthy of financial support. It also enhances faculty satisfaction and contributes to the success of residents and fellow graduates. Various studies have also concluded that the presence of residents contributes to the teaching organization's quality outcomes. ACA Consultants possess extensive experience and expertise in all areas of GME Administration.
Interim Program Management
ACA can provide interim services as your institution's non-physician DIO or GME Director. This supports maintaining the effectiveness of your GME Committee, ensuring compliance with fundamental requirements, and advancing newly developed strategies as you work to recruit and onboard a full-time professional.
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Promote the GME strategic objectives of the organization through active participation and leadership in GMEC
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Monitor and respond to ACGME correspondence
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Collaborate with hospital leaders and key stakeholders to implement and support new GME strategies
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Assume a role on the interview team for the permanent leader, offering the expertise needed to determine a good fit for the position
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Maintain compliance with all ACGME and other accrediting bodies requirements
New Program Start-up Assistance
For new programs receiving initial accreditation within an established teaching hospital, ACA can provide transition assistance until a permanent program coordinator is hired. We can assist the new program director by offering technical assistance, developing rotation and clinic schedules, and planning resident onboarding.
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Provide technical assistance for recruitment software support (ERAS/Thalamus) and residency management system set-up (New Innovations/MedHub)
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Development of the Resident Handbook consistent with the organizations GME Policy and Procedures manual
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Providing hiring guidance to discern a good fit for the coordinator position
New Teaching Hospital Transition
Your new program received initial accreditation! A hospital's cultural transition from non-teaching to teaching requires special considerations; effectively managing those considerations is critical to managing the transitions. In addition to those key areas of assistance we provide for newly accredited programs ACA can work with leadership to:
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Optimize the GME office structure and create lines of oversight
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Work closely with your compliance, legal, and medical staff office to develop a GME policy and procedure manual consistent with the organization's policies
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Assist in the development of resident and faculty teaching contracts
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Provide in-person training to the ancillary staff who may not have previously worked with residents
Program Accreditation Support
Have you received an ACGME letter stating that your program is on probation? Are you at risk of losing your accreditation? Through a detailed assessment and review of key performance indicators, we can support the DIO and program director with strategies to correct the deficiencies and put the program back on track.
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Identify the reason for the ACGME action (e.g. prompted by residents, faculty, or self-reported through the APE)
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Facilitate discussions between leadership and the program director to address the deficiencies
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Implement a remediation plan and monitor for progress, including measurable metrics, and communicate that plan to ACGME
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