The 2022 ACGME Annual Educational Conference offers outstanding educational and networking opportunities. The conference fee also includes several events and activities that give you an opportunity to connect with colleagues in a relaxing and engaging atmosphere. Wake up with yoga and meditation, and close out your conference day with fun, facts, relaxing entertainment, and just a little bit of competition!
Mornings
At 8:30 a.m. Central each day of the conference, start off with energizing and stress-reducing well-being sessions. On Wednesday, March 30, stretch out with a 30-minute beginner/intermediate yoga class led by a certified instructor. On Thursday, March 31, begin your day with a simple and informative introduction to meditation, perfect for beginners or those who want to get more comfortable with their practice. And on Friday, April 1, get moving with a 30-minute instructor-led yoga sculpt class guaranteed to energize you for the final day of #ACGME2022. Enhance your physical and mental well-being each morning and be ready to learn, teach, and network.
Afternoons
Anyone who loves to dig into science and medical history will be fascinated by two virtual tours offered by the Chicago-based International Museum of Surgical Science. Journey Through Medicine explores the figures who shaped modern medicine, with compelling and thought-provoking accounts of medical achievements in surgery. Women in STEM showcases the biographies and careers of notable women who can inspire future careers. The tours will be available beginning at 3 p.m. Central on Thursday, March 31, and on-demand after that .
By the way: If you’re in Chicago and visit the actual museum, mention the 2022 ACGME Educational Conference and receive a 10 percent discount on your entry fee and at the gift shop!
Trivia fans can enjoy a fast-paced virtual trivia game with up to 400 conference participants on Wednesday, March 30 at 3:00 p.m. Central. You’ll be automatically placed on a team when you join, giving you the chance to meet new colleagues from the graduate medical education community. Competition will be in four themed rounds, and the team with the highest point score will win a grand prize, to be split among team members!
On Friday, April 1 at 3:00 p.m. Central, magician Scott Green will perform a hilarious, and sometimes mind-boggling, routine of close-up magic tricks. Bring the whole family and enjoy an hour of comedy and prestidigitation from this renowned master of entertainment!
All Day During the Conference
Open during the entire live conference, the OutSnapped Virtual Photo Booth lets you come together with colleagues to snap a memorable #ACGME2022 photo! The photo booth will be open during conference hours and an online gallery will be available to browse.
Throughout #ACGME2022, the Leaderboard Engagement Activity and Scavenger Hunt provides an opportunity to score points for certain events and other participation activities. The leaderboard will be displayed so you can keep up with the top scorers. The top 50 scores will win a prize!
For more information about these engaging opportunities, visit the conference site’s Activities and Events page, and to register for the 2022 ACGME Annual Educational Conference, visit the Registration page.