115.981 Non-Physician Post-Graduate Medical Training
MSSNY recognizes that the terms “medical student,” “resident,” “residency,” “fellow,” “fellowship,” “doctor,” and “attending,” when used in the healthcare setting, all connote completing structured, rigorous, medical education undertaken by physicians; thus these terms should be reserved to describe physician roles. MSSNY will work with relevant stakeholders to define appropriate labels for postgraduate clinical and diagnostic training programs for non-physicians that recognizes the rigor of these programs but prevents role confusion associated with the terms “resident,” “residency,” “fellow,” or “fellowship.”
MSSNY objects to the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (AOABOS) and their member boards having designated seats for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Anesthesia Assistants, or any other healthcare professional that are independent from the public member seats.
MSSNY will work with relevant stakeholders to assure that funds to support the expansion of postgraduate clinical training for non-physicians does not divert funding from physician GME. This resolution will be immediately forwarded to the American Medical Association. (HOD 2021-AMA #1, referred to Council, adopted 4/15/21)
