Emergency Medicine Residency Changes Quiz

What is the new duration for emergency medicine residencies as per ACGME's announcement?

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 3 years

• 2 years

What is the primary goal of extending the emergency medicine residency program to four years?

• To increase the number of residents

• To improve physician preparedness

• To reduce the workload of residents

• To decrease the cost of training

How many annual patient visits are mandated per resident in the new program?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 4,000

• 3,000

Which of the following is no longer a numeric procedural requirement in the new curriculum?

• Adult intubations

• Central venous catheter access

• Point of care ultrasound

• Neonatal resuscitation

What is the minimum number of weeks dedicated to pediatrics in the new curriculum?

• 30 weeks

• 24 weeks

• 18 weeks

• 12 weeks

What is the average resident salary mentioned in the financial implications section?

• $50,000

• $67,400

• $80,000

• $100,000

What is the estimated financial loss due to the additional year of residency?

• $330,000

• $200,000

• $400,000

• $100,000

What potential issue could arise in 2030 due to the extended residency program?

• A decrease in residency program funding

• A gap year with fewer EM graduates

• Increased competition for residency spots

• An oversupply of EM doctors

How might the extended residency program affect the appeal of emergency medicine?

• Have no effect

• Increase its appeal

• Make it the most popular specialty

• Decrease its appeal

What could be a consequence of the perceived undervaluation of labor in the extended residency?

• Increased unionization efforts

• Higher salaries for residents

• Decreased unionization efforts

• More funding for residencies