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ACGME Continues to Aid in the Successful Placement of Hahnemann Residents and Fellows

The second and final tier of Hahnemann University Hospital (HUH) programs will close Tuesday, August 6, 2019. More than 95 percent of residents and fellows have found new positions and most of those not yet placed have received offers.

August 2019

ACGME Assists with Successful Placement of Hahnemann Residents and Fellows

Hahnemann University Hospital (HUH) closed its first tier of GME programs July 29 and will close the second and final tier August 6. More than 95 percent of residents/fellows have found new positions and most not yet placed have received offers.

July 2019

Celebrating Success: Dr. Nasca Addresses AOA House of Delegates

ACGME President and CEO Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP received a standing ovation for his fourth annual update on the progress of implementing a single GME accreditation system at the AOA House of Delegates.

July 2019

ACGME Continues to Support Hahnemann Residents and Fellows

ACGME staff members continue to assist residents/fellows displaced by the closure of Hahnemann University Hospital by compiling and disseminating a list of available positions at other institutions, per the ACGME Extraordinary Circumstances Policy.

July 2019

ACGME Actions in Support of Hahnemann Residents

The ACGME is assisting the residents and fellows displaced by the impending Hahnemann University Hospital (HUH) closure by compiling available positions; communicating with HUH regarding ACGME policy, arranging for the timely transfer of residents/fellows; and making filings with the bankruptcy court.

July 2019

ACGME Supports Hahnemann Residents in New Court Filing

On July 15, 2019, the ACGME requested that the United States Bankruptcy Court require Hahnemann University Hospital to provide for orderly and expeditious transfer of all residents and fellows to programs of their choosing. (Updated July 16, 2019.)

July 2019

ACGME Submits Court Filing in Support of Hahnemann Residents

On July 8, 2019, the ACGME filed a response in the United States Bankruptcy Court regarding the Hahnemann University Hospital closure. A hearing on the motion is scheduled for July 16, 2019. (Updated July 11, 2019.)

July 2019

The ACGME Commits to Improving Diagnostic Quality and Safety

The ACGME has recently joined the Coalition to Improve Diagnosis, a collaboration with of more than 50 leading health care organizations, focused on ensuring that diagnoses are accurate, communicated, and timely.

July 2019

Hahnemann University Hospital Closure

The ACGME has been notified that Hahnemann University Hospital will file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on or about June 28, 2019 with the intention to wind down hospital operations and subsequently close.
July 2019

Hahnemann University Hospital Closure

The ACGME has been notified that Hahnemann University Hospital will file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on or about June 28, 2019 with the intention to wind down hospital operations and subsequently close. The ACGME has invoked its Extraordinary Circumstances Policy (ACGME Policies and Procedures, Section 21.00).
June 2019