Graduate Medical Education—Accelerated Change
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2017
Description
Graduate medical education (GME) is a critical link in the educational chain for physicians. Graduating from a strict apprenticeship model, GME has become a highly structured educational system whose peer-review organization provides an intentional and direct approach to ensuring that GME not only addresses the public's expectations of the profession but also positions itself to be a foundational structure in the outcomes-focused healthcare environment of the nation. GME is currently in a state of accelerated change—grounded in both educational and patient outcomes. This article provides an update on the significant changes that have occurred in GME over the past 10 years, a review of current initiatives and the perspectives related to educating physicians-in-training. Additionally, an analysis is provided on the future of GME, including areas of continued focus and uncertainty.
Citation Information
Linville, Mark D.; and Bates, J. Edward. 2017. Graduate Medical Education—Accelerated Change. American Journal of the Medical Sciences. Vol.353(2). 126-131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjms.2016.12.001 PMID: 28183412 ISSN: 0002-9629
