Newsroom and Blog Updates on Pursuing Excellence

Comment on Draft Preliminary Recommendations from the Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models

The Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models, co-chaired by the ACGME, Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), and Intealth, has released draft preliminary recommendations for public comment, aimed at guiding state medical boards and policymakers in developing new licensing pathways for internationally trained physicians. The recommendations, which focus on eligibility requirements, are available for feedback until December 6, 2024, with final guidance expected in early 2025. Learn more and share your comments by visiting the FSMB website.

October 2024

Proposed Nutrition Competencies for Medical Students and Physician Trainees

A new article published in JAMA co-authored by hashtagACGME Senior Vice President, Competencies, Milestones, and Faculty Development Dr. Laura Edgar discusses “Proposed Nutrition Competencies for Medical Students and Physician Trainees.” The researchers identified 36 competencies for recommendation, falling into six nutrition-related themes.

October 2024

Partnerships to Establish and Sustain Rural GME: Q and A with Joseph Weigel, MD, MACP of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

The next post in the Partnerships to Establish and Sustain Rural GME series features an interview with Joseph Weigel, MD, MACP of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

October 2024

September 30, 2024

Learn about the newly approved Program Requirements for Combined Programs; plan to attend the 2025 ACGME Annual Educational Conference; and participate in office hours about Non-Standard Training programs. 

September 2024

ACGME Answers: A Look at Case Log Minimums

A post in the ACGME Answers series to share information about the ACGME Case Log System, how Case Logs are used, and how minimum requirements are set.

September 2024

September 23, 2024

Register for the 2024 National Learning Community of Sponsoring Institutions and Clinical Learning Environments Meeting; submit an abstract proposal for the 2025 ACGME Annual Educational Conference; and more.

September 2024

Join Us in Nashville for #ACGME2025!

A preview of some of what Nashville has to offer for those in the GME community planning their trip for the 2025 ACGME Annual Educational Conference!

September 2024

September 16, 2024

Submit a research proposal for the Call for Abstracts; registser for the National Learning Community of Sponsoring Institutions and Clinical Learning Environments meeting; and participate in Review and Comment.

September 2024

Reflecting on AMEE 2024: Advancing Disability Equity in Health Professions Education

Guest blogger and ACGME DEI Communications Liaison Allison Simpson, MA reflects on her AMEE 2024 experience, including co-presenting a workshop on advancing disability equity.

September 2024