It's all about acronyms-100, 200, 300
What is ACGME?
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
What are the maximum hours/week acceptable for a resident to work, averaged over 4 weeks
80 hrs
How many hands-on ultrasounds need to be documented to be considered adequate training for a Radiology resident?
75
What is PEC?
Program Evaluation Committee
What is the minimum number of days per week that a resident should get off, averaged over 4 weeks
How many mammograms should a Radiology resident interpret to be considered adequate training for graduation?
300
What is PLA?
Program Letter of Agreement
What is the maximum number of weeks/academic year or work days/academic year that a resident can take leave (including all kinds of leave/time off), without having to extend training?
8 weeks (40 work days)
How many weeks/hours of Nuclear Medicine training is required for a Radiology resident?
16 weeks/700 hours