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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 7/2010

01-07-2010 | SPR

Changes in ACGME program requirements for pediatric radiology fellowships

Authors: Janet L. Strife, E. Stephen Amis Jr.

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 7/2010

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The new program requirements for subspecialty training in pediatric radiology have been approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and will become effective July 1, 2010. The process for revisions of the requirements, the composition of the Radiology Review Committee (RRC), and the relationships with other organizations have been described for diagnostic radiology by the RRC chair [1, 2]. Since the last revision of the program requirements for pediatric radiology, marked changes have occurred in radiology residency and fellowship training including incorporation of the core competencies, their definitions, methods of assessment, and outcomes. The purpose of this communication is to update program directors, faculty, and fellows on the significant changes. …
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Metadata
Title
Changes in ACGME program requirements for pediatric radiology fellowships
Authors
Janet L. Strife
E. Stephen Amis Jr.
Publication date
01-07-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 7/2010
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-010-1679-6

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