NEW! Read the Foundational Competencies for Undergraduate Medical Education
The Association of American Medical Colleges, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, and the ACGME have collaborated to publish a set of Foundational Competencies for Undergraduate Medical Education. This shared competency framework for both DO and MD medical students establishes six Foundational Competencies—Professionalism, Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, and Systems-Based Practice—complemented by 45 subcompetencies for MD and DO students, and four additional subcompetencies for DO students.
ACGME Cloud Launching in 2025!
The ACGME is pleased to announce that its new ACGME Cloud platform will launch in 2025! This new digital platform represents a significant step forward in the ACGME’s ability to provide reimagined and modern technology products and services as part of its commitment to enhancing graduate medical education (GME) and health care outcomes.
Read the full announcement in the ACGME Newsroom.
Early Bird Pricing Ends Thursday!
Hotel options are still available; learn more here.
Networking Spotlight: Marvin R. Dunn Welcoming Reception and Exhibitor Kick-Off
Explore the Exhibit Hall, showcasing an extensive array of vendors presenting cutting-edge technology, educational software, simulation tools, patient management solutions, and more. Plus, discover more than 60 posters on the latest research and innovations in GME.
Learn about #ACGME2025 networking opportunities.
Find Program Director and Faculty Member Positions on the #ACGME2025 Job Board
Recruiters, institutions, and programs have the opportunity to post open positions and reach thousands of GME community job seekers before and during the conference!
Learn More and View Current Job Listings
Email questions to conferencejobboard@acgme.org.
UPDATED! Application for Thomas J. Nasca Professionalism Award Now Available
This award recognizes organizations that exemplify ethical practice, integrity, and a commitment to patient-centered care, values that Dr. Nasca has championed throughout his distinguished career. The award seeks to inspire continued excellence in professionalism within the medical community. Applications for this and all awards are available in the Awards section of the website.
Language Equity in Health Care Toolkit
Clinicians often underutilize qualified interpreters and are rarely taught strategies to appropriately assess their language proficiency or communication skills in languages besides English. To address these educational gaps, this toolkit, developed as part of ACGME Equity Matters®, shares evidence-based educational strategies and resources to support clinician multilingualism and equitable health care for non-English language preference populations.
Access the Toolkit in Learn at ACGME
NEW! Supervision Definitions and Guidelines
The Review Committee for Radiology has posted two new documents about supervision on the Documents and Resources page of the Radiology section of the website.
- “Supervision Definitions Applied in Radiology” provides clarification regarding the ACGME supervision categories as they apply to the unique learning environment in radiology and the Review Committee’s expectations in the radiology learning environment.
- “Guidelines for Daytime Remote Supervision” provides acceptable ways remote work (teleradiology) can be used in the radiology learning environment.
Email questions to Associate Executive Director Jenny Campbell.
FRIDAY! Complement Guideline Requests
Programs seeking a complement increase before the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP) Match® deadline on January 31, 2025, should submit requests to the Review Committee by December 20, 2024. Increase requests received after that date may not be considered in time to meet the deadline.
Email questions to Accreditation Administrator Bianca Andino.
FRIDAY! Complement Guidelines Requests for Emergency Medicine
Programs seeking a complement increase before the NRMP Match deadline on January 31, 2025, should submit requests to the Review Committee by December 20, 2024. Increase requests received after that date may not be considered in time to meet the deadline. Email questions to Accreditation Administrator Bianca Andino.
NEW! Journal of Graduate Medical Education Articles of the Week
Essential Foundational Education Research Methods Articles for Graduate Medical Educators: A Delphi Study
Ethan Feig; Ryanne Mayersak, MD; Christine Luo, MD, PhD; Mackenzie R. Cook, MD; Lauren Sigman, MD; Jaime Jordan, MD, MA; Jeff Riddell, MD; Leila Zuo, MD; Angela Holly Villamagna, MD; Erin Bonura, MD, MCR; Lalena M. Yarris, MD, MCR
Knowing that graduate medical educators interested in education research may seek foundational general overview articles on education research methods, the authors of this Brief Report used a modified Delphi method and found nine articles deemed useful as resources.
Formal Parental Leave Policies and Trainee Well-Being in US Graduate Medical Education: A Systematic Review
Michaele Francesco Corbisiero, MD, MSc, MPH; Jordan J. Stellern, MD; Hannah M. Kyllo, MD; George Burnet, MD; Kristen DeSanto, MS; Nicole Christian, MD; Shannon N. Acker, MD
The authors found that extended parental leave, notably beyond six weeks, improved resident and fellow well-being and professional satisfaction. Based on learners’ perspectives, ideal parental leave policies offer a minimum of six to eight weeks of leave, with a formal and clearly written policy available.
NEW! Leadership Skills Training Program for Chief Residents
The Leadership Skills Training Program for Chief Residents is designed to provide a transitional experience into the role of chief resident. The program introduces leadership concepts to enhance individual effectiveness in a leadership role. The program is three full days and is open to chief residents from all medical and surgical specialties. Nine sessions will be offered in Chicago in 2025:
- March 24-26
- April 7-9
- April 13-15
- April 16-18
- April 28-30
- May 5-7
- May 8-10
- May 19-21
- May 28-30
Email questions to Education Coordinator Toni Gray.
NEW! Self-Empowerment Workshop for Coordinators
This online workshop helps coordinators grow their skills to empower themselves in GME, including detailed, practical strategies for acting as a leader in the coordinator role, successful networking, overcoming challenges to professionalism, promoting achievements, and effectively navigating complex interpersonal situations. The workshop will run January 6-14, 2025. Participation for all days is required to complete the workshop. A live virtual session will be held January 9 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Central. Space is limited.
Email questions to virtualevents@acgme.org.
Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment
This course helps participants build effective assessment programs for their residency or fellowship. Topics include assessment methods, feedback, direct observation, Clinical Competency Committees, and more. The spring course will be offered in Chicago, Illinois, in a six-day session March 30-April 4, 2025. Registration closes March 3, 2025.
Email questions to facultydevelopment@acgme.org.
Career Opportunities
The ACGME seeks dedicated individuals to join the organization in roles such as Senior Vice President, Institutional and Program Accreditation; CLER Program Field Representative; and more! Learn about these and other openings that support the ACGME Mission to improve health care and population health by assessing and enhancing the quality of resident and fellow physicians' education through advancements in accreditation and education by visiting our Career Center.