Conference Highlight: Professional Development and CME
The ACGME looks forward to coming together with the community next week!
CME credit (for physician attendees) and/or a Certificate of Completion (for non-physician attendees) are included in the cost of registration, so attendees can identify opportunities for professional development. Educational sessions will facilitate development, spark innovation, and highlight ways to meet professional goals.
Online registration has closed; on-site registration will be available in Nashville.
CLER Program Zoom Calls
The CLER Program is launching its next cycle of site visits. For this cycle, visits will be conducted in person with remote components. To learn more, join one of two upcoming calls.
CLER staff members will share information about the updated CLER site visit process. For those unable to attend, recordings of the calls and accompanying slides will be posted in the ACGME’s online learning portal, Learn at ACGME.
CLER Program Zoom Calls: Launch of Cycle 4
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Central
Staci Fischer, MD; Kristen Ward Hirsch, MBA; Robin Wagner, RN, MHSA
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 920 5058 1780 (ID is linked)
Passcode: 432125
Dial In (Audio Only): 833.548.0276 US toll free
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023
3:00-4:00 p.m. Central
Staci Fischer, MD; Kristen Ward Hirsch, MBA; Robin Wagner, RN, MHSA
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID:932 9184 4762 (ID is linked)
Passcode: 066564
Dial In (Audio Only): 833.548.0282 US toll free
NEW! Holistic Recruitment Toolkit
This toolkit, created in collaboration with the Association of American Medical Colleges, is designed to assist programs in creating admissions/selection processes that consider the “whole” applicant, rather than focusing on any one factor. CME credit is available. Access the toolkit in Learn at ACGME.
Requirements Updated with Common Program Requirement Revisions
The specialty- and subspecialty-specific Program Requirements have been updated to reflect revisions to the Common Program Requirements that become effective July 1, 2023. The updated documents can be found on the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications page of each specialty's section of the ACGME website, under the “Future Effective Date” header.
The Program Requirements for Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management and for multidisciplinary specialties will be posted at a later date, with an announcement at that time through this e-Communication.
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2024 ACGME Awards!
The ACGME recognizes notable designated institutional officials, program directors, residents and fellows, institutional and program coordinators, programs, institutions, and specialty organizations for their outstanding work and contributions to GME through its Awards Program, which includes:
- John C. Gienapp Award
- Barbara Ross-Lee, DO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
- David C. Leach Award
- Debra L. Dooley GME Program Coordinator Excellence Award
- GME Institutional Coordinator Excellence Award
- NEW! Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Award
- Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award
- Parker J. Palmer Courage to Lead Award
Learn more about the Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Award on the ACGME Blog.
Nomination materials are available on each award's page in the Awards section of the ACGME website. All nominations are due March 15, 2023.
Call for Comments | Shaping GME: The Future of Emergency Medicine
Every 10 years, Review Committees are required to review their specialty Program Requirements to determine necessary revisions. As part of the revision process, the Writing Group for Emergency Medicine requests feedback on the Summary of Themes and Insights that will guide development of the new Program Requirements for Emergency Medicine. The summary document is posted for Review and Comment here.
Submit feedback by April 5, 2023 using the electronic form available in the Shaping GME table on the Review and Comment page.
Obstetrics and Gynecology FAQs Updated
An updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document for Obstetrics and Gynecology is accessible from the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications page of the Obstetrics and Gynecology section of the ACGME website.
Email questions to Executive Director Kathleen Quinn-Leering.
Ophthalmology FAQs Updated
An updated FAQs document for Ophthalmology is accessible from the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications page of the Ophthalmology section of the ACGME website.
Email questions to Executive Director Kathleen Quinn-Leering.
Meeting and Agenda Closing Dates Posted
ACGME Review and Recognition Committees are updating their meeting and agenda closing dates for future meeting cycles. Review Committee meeting dates are listed on the overview page for each specialty on the ACGME website. The Osteopathic Recognition Committee dates are available here.
ACGME Seeks Public Members
The following Review Committees seek their next public members for six-year terms. Public members share the perspective of the public, foster public accountability, enrich the work of the Review Committee through outside expertise, and create transparency. While nominees cannot be physicians, other health care professionals are permitted if they are not employed by an organization with ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship programs.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Details: Term begins July 1, 2024. Additional information is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Obstetrics and Gynecology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Emma Breibart-White
Deadline: March 31, 2023
UROLOGY
Details: Term begins July 1, 2023. Additional information is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Urology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Emma Breibart-White
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Leadership Skills Training Programs for Chief Residents
This workshop is designed to provide a transitional experience into the role of chief resident. Small-group sessions and exercises offer incoming chief residents the tools, skills, and a learning environment designed to increase their understanding of their personal leadership styles, strengths, and weaknesses as leaders, developing knowledge and appreciation of group and interpersonal behavior and learning additional skills critical to success and satisfaction as both a clinician and leader.
All programs, held in Chicago and Philadelphia, are open to chief residents from all medical and surgical specialties.
Email questions about the course to Ann Riley. Email registration questions to registration@acgme.org.
Career Opportunities
The ACGME is always interested in finding talented, dedicated individuals to join the organization and support its mission to improve health care and population health by assessing and enhancing the quality of resident and fellow physicians' education through advancements in accreditation and education.