The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has proposed revisions to its rules for residency and fellowship programs that, among other things, include the removal of a requirement limiting PGY-1 residents to 16-hour shifts.
Currently, residents above PGY-1 are limited to 24 hours consecutive time on-task, plus 4 hours to manage transitions in care, and promote professionalism, empathy, and commitment. Under the proposal, PGY-1 duty limits would be increased to match those of other residents. In addition, the proposal includes:
- An expanded section on patient safety and quality improvement
- A new section on physician well-being
- Strengthened expectations around team-based care
ACGME will accept comments on the proposal for 45 days. Learn more from Washington Post article and Read the ACGME Statement
