Research
Study Links Higher Milestones Ratings to Better Patient Experience
Since 2013, the ACGME has used Milestones ratings to assess physician learners across the six Core Competencies, including Professionalism and Interpersonal and Communication Skills. A new study published in JAMA sheds light on their association to early unsupervised practice.
Inform, Impact, and Inspire Other GME Professionals: Submit an Abstract for #ACGME2026
The Call for Abstracts for #ACGME2026 is open through September 25, 2025. Read more about the opportunity to share research and innovation with the GME community.
New Study Highlights Mental Health and Job Satisfaction Challenges Among GME Coordinators
Results recently published from a national survey of more than 6,000 graduate medical education (GME) program and institutional coordinators, led by members of the ACGME Well-Being team and published in Academic Medicine, reveal concerning levels of depression, anxiety, and burnout—underscoring the urgent need for greater support and recognition of these essential professionals.
Study Published in JAMA Shows Leading Causes of Death Among Residents and Fellows in the US
Researchers at the ACGME, Duke University, and Maastricht University published the results of a comprehensive study examining the leading causes of death for residents and fellows, building on a similar study completed in 2017.
Behind the Poster: An Interview with Dipti Chrastka, LMFT
Q and A with #ACGME2025 poster presenter Dipti Chrastka, LMFT, on her team's study on "Enhancing Resident Well-Being with Lightbox Therapy."
ACGME Launches ACGME Cloud | Analytics
ACGME Cloud | Analytics is now live, with Explore Public Data as the first product. This brings personalized, self-service access to data, analytics, reports, dashboards, and data exploration capabilities.
Behind the Poster: An Interview with Jenessa Wilson and Lisa Meyer
A Q and A with #ACGME2025 poster presenters Jenessa Wilson and Lisa Meyer on their look at "Showing Your Program's Culture Through Virtual Interviews and No-Stakes, In-Person, Second-Look Events."
Behind the Poster: An Interview with Liza Marie Garcia, BSW
A Q and A with #ACGME2025 poster presenter Liza Marie Garcia, BSW, on her team's "Emotional Intelligence Workshop as a Preventative Approach to Reduce Resident Burnout."
Behind the Poster: An Interview with Tanisha Davison, MBA
A Q and A with #ACGME2025 poster presenter Tanisha Davison, MBA, on "Enhancing Program Coordinator Preparedness for Accreditation Site Visits."
Behind the Poster: An Interview with Robert M. Frederick, MD
A Q and A with #ACGME2025 poster presenter Dr. Robert Frederick, on "Evaluating Applicant Preferences and Perceptions of Virtual Versus In-Person Residency Interviews."
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