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

This edition expands on the ACGME requirements with practical and innovative teaching methods, covers new requirements from the NAS, and outlines ACGME requirements for osteopathic program directors.