Internal Reviews
As part of the Next Accreditation System (NAS), the ACGME no longer requires Institutions to conduct Internal Reviews. However, the Partners Education Committee decided that the GME Office will continue conducting Internal Reviews for all Partners programs to assist them with maintaining the continuous accreditation status with the ACGME.
The Internal Reviews will be scheduled approximately mid-point between the Self-Studies and will serve the following functions:
- assess the education provided by a program to their trainees;
- monitor quality improvement through recommendations and follow up; and
- help the program prepare for their next Self Study/Site Visit.
The Internal Review Committee (IRC) will consist of 1-2 faculty members from a Partners ACGME-accredited program, 1-2 trainees from a Partners ACGME-accredited program, one of the GME directors, and the GME program manager. As part of the review, the IRC will meet with the trainees, faculty, and program leadership.
The results of the Internal Review will be summarized in a report, reviewed and approved by the hospital graduate medical education committee, then shared with the program. The GME Office will then follow up on items needing improvement and offer suggestions for implementing recommended changes. The ultimate goal of the review is to ensure the program is of the highest quality possible, and that it maintains continuous accreditation by the ACGME. The report is not shared with the program’s Residency Review Committee, and therefore would not directly affect the program’s accreditation.
This page was updated on 1/25/18.