Characteristics of Designated Institutional Officials and Sponsoring Institutions of ACGME-Accredited Training Programs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) established the designated institutional official (DIO) role in 1998, there have been major changes in sponsoring institutions (SIs) and DIO responsibilities. Yet there remains a large gap in our knowledge regarding baseline SI and DIO characteristics as well as a need for institutions wanting to increase diversity in the DIO role and other leadership positions within the medical education community.

Objective

We sought to characterize demographics of DIOs and the SIs they oversee.

Methods

We identified SIs and DIOs on the ACGME website on February 15, 2020. Reviewed data included SI accreditation status, number of programs and resident/fellow positions, and DIO characteristics.

Resul

SUBMITTER: D'Souza RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7901616 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature