Residency Program Directors Handbook

Clear guidance on the role of residency program director

Both experienced and new directors will benefit from this definitive guide to residency program director roles and responsibilities. It covers:

• The role of the program director
• Answers to challenges all directors face
• ACGME common program requirements and compliance issues
• Communication with the GMEC, residency coordinator, DIO, faculty, and residents

Help your program exceed expectations with this concise guide

The Residency Program Director s Handbook is a succinct guide that program directors can easily search, read, and consult as they carry out their daily GME responsibilities. This one-stop-shop for program directors will help you:

Develop fundamental principles to guide your program

Help residents and faculty understand the core competencies

Prepare for ACGME site visits

Comply with ACGME requirements, such as duty hours

Overcome program challenges

Understand your role and the roles of others in GME

Improve communication between stakeholders

Educate and develop faculty

Deal with disruptive residents

Save time with sample forms and documents

Get the tools you need to accomplish your varied tasks

This book and CD-ROM set provides the templates, tools, and tips you need to deal with ACGME requirements and site visits, as well as your many other GME responsibilities.

Check out the table of contents

• Chapter 1: Graduate Medical Education
• Chapter 2: Institutional Responsibilities
• Chapter 3: Program Director Requirements
• Chapter 4: Program Personnel and Resources
• Chapter 5: Education Program Requirements
• Chapter 6: ACGME Competencies
• Chapter 7: Evaluation of Residents
• Chapter 8: Resident Disciplinary Policy
• Chapter 9: Program Evaluation
• Chapter 10: Resident Working Environment
• Chapter 11: RRC Site Visit
• Chapter 12: Graduation Medical Education Funding

Don t wade through dense and complicated requirements on your own. Let this readable, concise resource be your guide. Order The Residency Program Director s Handbook today.

Who will benefit?

Residency program directors, residency program administrators, residency program coordinators, administrators, administrative assistants, residency program managers, designated institution officials, graduate medical education committee members, GME program assistants/coordinators/administrators, training administrators in GME, and teaching hospitals