NST is Non-Standard Training. This is an ACGME requirement for any Non-Accredited Program with a J-1 Visa Trainee.
- Must have a PD from among the faculty mostly closely related ACGME program
- Oversees NST trainee supervision, education, and assessment at all participating sites
- PD must be approved by GMEC
- Trainees are limited to participating sites from the most closely related ACGME program
- Trainees must be approved by GMEC
- Appointments – NST programs must define education/training for entry into program and that trainees meet these requirements
- Curriculum – NST programs must have curriculum with goals, trainee responsibilities, supervision, and educational experiences and their descriptions
- Assessment
- 0-3 months into training program – trainee must be assessed by milestones of the closest ACGME program
- Until this is done, a supervising faculty member must be physically present to supervise NST trainee
- Semi-annual and Summative evaluations are required
- Mechanism for trainee feedback is required
- Clinical hours
- No more than 80 hours per week averaged over 4-week period
- One day in 7 free of duties averaged over a 4-week period