J Eric Schmitt1, Mary H Scanlon2, Sabah Servaes3, Dayna Levin4, Tessa S Cook2. 1. Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Health System, 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Electronic address: james.e.schmitt@uphs.upenn.edu. 2. Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Health System, 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. 3. Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 4. Department of Radiology, Pennsylvania Hospital, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Abstract
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: The advent of the ACGME's Next Accreditation System represents a significant new challenge for residencies and fellowships, owing to its requirements for more complex and detailed information. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We developed a system of online assessment tools to provide comprehensive coverage of the twelve ACGME Milestones and digitized them using freely available cloud-based productivity tools. These tools include a combination of point-of-care procedural assessments, electronic quizzes, online modules, and other data entry forms. Using free statistical analytic tools, we also developed an automated system for management, processing, and data reporting. RESULTS: After one year of use, our Milestones project has resulted in the submission of over 20,000 individual data points. The use of automated statistical methods to generate resident-specific profiles has allowed for dynamic reports of individual residents' progress. These profiles both summarize data and also allow program directors access to more granular information as needed. CONCLUSION: Informatics-driven strategies for data assessment and processing represent feasible solutions to Milestones assessment and analysis, reducing the potential administrative burden for program directors, residents, and staff.
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: The advent of the ACGME's Next Accreditation System represents a significant new challenge for residencies and fellowships, owing to its requirements for more complex and detailed information. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We developed a system of online assessment tools to provide comprehensive coverage of the twelve ACGME Milestones and digitized them using freely available cloud-based productivity tools. These tools include a combination of point-of-care procedural assessments, electronic quizzes, online modules, and other data entry forms. Using free statistical analytic tools, we also developed an automated system for management, processing, and data reporting. RESULTS: After one year of use, our Milestones project has resulted in the submission of over 20,000 individual data points. The use of automated statistical methods to generate resident-specific profiles has allowed for dynamic reports of individual residents' progress. These profiles both summarize data and also allow program directors access to more granular information as needed. CONCLUSION: Informatics-driven strategies for data assessment and processing represent feasible solutions to Milestones assessment and analysis, reducing the potential administrative burden for program directors, residents, and staff.
Authors: Brandi T Nicholson; Angelisa M Paladin; Sandra A Oldham; Kathleen T Hudson; Barbara N Weissman; Robert D Wissman; Lawrence P Davis; Gautham P Reddy; Darel E Heitkamp Journal: J Am Coll Radiol Date: 2013-09-12 Impact factor: 5.532
Authors: Susan R Swing; Michael S Beeson; Carol Carraccio; Michael Coburn; William Iobst; Nathan R Selden; Peter J Stern; Kay Vydareny Journal: J Grad Med Educ Date: 2013-03
Authors: Kay H Vydareny; E Stephen Amis; Gary J Becker; James P Borgstede; Dorothy I Bulas; Jannette Collins; Lawrence P Davis; Jennifer E Gould; Jason Itri; Jeanne M Laberge; Lynne Meyer; Duane G Mezwa; Richard L Morin; Steven P Nestler; Robert Zimmerman Journal: J Grad Med Educ Date: 2013-03