#ACGME2020: A Handy Guide to Connecting with ACGME Staff Members at the Conference
The 2020 ACGME Annual Educational Conference offers an almost unique array of networking opportunities in the graduate medical education (GME) arena. You can connect with GME professionals in different roles, such as designated institutional officials, program directors, and institutional and program coordinators; from large and small, rural and urban institutions; from allopathic or osteopathic programs; and from across the spectrum of specialties.
The conference is also a place to connect with ACGME leaders and staff members. ACGME employees are dedicated to helping you, and the conference is the ideal time to get detailed answers to your questions or to put a face with an email address. ACGME staff members at the conference will have red “STAFF” ribbons attached to their badges, and information booths will be set up in both hotels. Feel free to stop any ACGME staff member for help!
But besides stopping us in a hallway, here is a list of ACGME connection points throughout the conference:
The ACGME Hub
The Hub is a central point of contact for all things ACGME, and includes areas to get your questions answered, helpful activities, consultations with specific ACGME teams, and even charging stations for your devices! Note: the Hub is also where to bring your findings if you “Discover the Doc” in our daily scavenger hunt!
Location: The Hub is in the center of the Exhibit Hall in the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
- Thursday 5:00-10:00 p.m.
- Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Saturday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Location: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
- Thursday, February 27: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 28: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 29: 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Field Activities Consultations
Meet face-to-face with Accreditation Field Representatives (site visitors) and ask questions regarding the accreditation site visit process.
Location: Exhibit Hall – ACGME Hub
- Thursday, February 27: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 28: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 29: 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Milestones Consultations
Location: Exhibit Hall – ACGME Hub
- Thursday, February 27: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 27: 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
- Saturday, February 29: 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Well-Being Resources Consultations
Location: Exhibit Hall – ACGME HUB
- Friday, February 27:
- 9:30-11:00 a.m.
- 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Accreditation Data System (ADS) Consultations
Location: Marriott Marquis, East Lobby Lounge – Grand Ballroom Level
- Friday, February 28: 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, February 29: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
ACGME staff members are proud to be part of the GME community, and every year look forward to the opportunity the Annual Educational Conference provides to engage, connect, and learn from attendees. See you in San Diego, and look for our red ribbons!