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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.

June 9, 2025
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Intealth Issues Guidance on New US Entry Restrictions Affecting International Medical Graduates
In response to a Presidential Proclamation issued on June 4, 2025, Intealth has released guidance for graduate medical education (GME) institutions and international medical graduates (IMGs) that may be affected by new entry restrictions.
June 2, 2025
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May 27, 2025
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Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models Releases Second Set of Draft Recommendations
The Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models has released its second set of draft recommendations for review and comment to guide development and implementation of additional licensure pathways for internationally trained physicians.

Journal Notes: JGME’s Reimagining Residency Supplement: A Conversation with Drs. John Andrews and Arianne Baker
Introducing the Journal of Graduate Medical Education's latest supplement on the Reimagining Residency initiative of the American Medical Association.

May 19, 2025
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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.
