The Clinical Competency Committee in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology-Perspectives From Program Directors Around the United States

J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2019 Jul;33(7):1819-1827. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.01.001. Epub 2019 Jan 3.

Abstract

The clinical competency committee offers a fellowship program a structured approach to assess the clinical performance of each trainee in a comprehensive fashion This special article examines the structure and function of this important committee in detail. Furthermore, the strategies for the optimal functioning of this committee are also discussed as a way to enhance the overall quality of the fellowship program.

Keywords: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; bias; clinical competency committee; designated institutional officer; feedback; fellow; groupthink; program director.

MeSH terms

  • Accreditation
  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, Cardiac Procedures*
  • Anesthesiology / education*
  • Bias
  • Clinical Competence*
  • Fellowships and Scholarships
  • Humans