Emergency Medicine Residency Changes Quiz

What is the main goal of the ACGME's new 4-year emergency medicine residency program?

• To increase the number of EM residents

• To improve physician preparedness

• To reduce the cost of medical education

• To shorten the residency duration

How will the new residency program affect the minimum program size?

• It will be determined by each institution

• It will decrease to 16 residents

• It will remain the same

• It will increase to 20 residents

What is the new requirement for critical care patient visits per resident annually?

• 100 visits

• 120 visits

• 150 visits

• 200 visits

Which procedural requirement has been removed from the numeric count?

• Central venous catheter access

• Adult intubations

• Point of care ultrasound

• Neonatal resuscitation

What is the maximum number of consecutive days a resident can work in the emergency department under the new guidelines?

• Seven days

• Six days

• Eight days

• Five days

What is the average student loan debt for medical school graduates?

• $300,000

• $260,000

• $200,000

• $150,000

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

• An oversupply of EM doctors

• Increased competition for residency spots

• A gap year with fewer EM graduates

• A decrease in EM program funding

How might the new residency length affect the appeal of emergency medicine?

• It will increase EM salaries

• It will make EM less appealing

• It will make EM more appealing

• It will have no effect

What is a recommended strategy for current EM residents to adapt to the new changes?

• Focus on debt management

• Increase moonlighting hours

• Ignore the new requirements

• Switch to a different specialty

What should premed students consider when deciding on pursuing emergency medicine?

• The length of the residency

• The location of the residency

• The number of available spots

• The reputation of the program