Newsroom and Blog Updates on Pursuing Excellence
August 7, 2023
Learn about the upcoming Call for Abstracts for the 2024 Annual Educational Conference; listen to the latest episode of the "Hot Topics in MedEd" podcast; participate in Review and Comment; and more.
The ACGME and Global Health: The Importance of PGME Globally
The next post in the ACGME and Global Health series addresses the vital role of post-graduate medical education (PGME) in the global health workforce.
July 31, 2023
This week's e-Communication includes numerous deadlines for nominations for Review Committees; Review and Comment; a continuing education survey; and information on upcoming Health Equity Grand Rounds.
ACGME Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Dr. William McDade Joins AMA Webinar Panel to Discuss Affirmative Action in Medical Education
In response to the June 29, 2023, U.S. Supreme Court ruling that prohibits race-conscious admissions policies, the AMA convened a group of thought leaders in medical education and health equity.
July 24, 2023
Learn about the next Health Equity Grand Rounds, access the ACGME's new Improving Assessment Using Direct Observation Toolkit, and check out upcoming deadlines for nominations for Review and Recognition Commitee Members.
Journal Notes: The Dobbs Decision, One Year Later: A Special Article Collection in JGME
The June 2023 issue of the Journal of Graduate Medical Education includes six articles addressing the effects of the Dobbs decision and other legislation restricting the practice of evidence-based care, as well as one article on how the level of care in different areas of the country can influence where a resident chooses to practice.
July 17, 2023
Read a Letter to the Community from ACGME President and Chief Executive Office Dr. Thomas J. Nasca; register for the National Learning Community of Sponsoring Institutions meeting in September; take a survey to help the ACGME improve its continuing education offerings and more.
Clinician Well-Being Collaborative Health Leaders Unite to Amplify the Significance of the National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being
In a strong show of support to engage with the National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has released a series of videos emphasizing the critical importance of the National Plan.
Follow-Up to Dr. Nasca’s June 13 Letter to the Community after Supreme Court Decision Regarding College Admissions and Race
In a follow-up to his June 13 Letter to the Community addressing the accreditation implications of the Students for Fair Admissions, Inc v. President and Fellows of Harvard College Supreme Court decision, Dr. Thomas J. Nasca reaffirms the ACGME's commitment to its requirements around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
July 10, 2023
This week's email features resources for Sponsoring Insitutions during the Annual Update; information about an in-person Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment course; and more.