ACGME Equity Matters®
Overview
Transforming GME for an Inclusive Future
ACGME Equity Matters is a continuous learning and process improvement framework that provides insights, approaches, and strategies to support efforts to increase the physician workforce and build safe and inclusive learning environments in service to improving health equity for all.
Educational Content
ACGME Equity Matters Video Catalog
Educational videos designed to raise awareness of societal and medical education biases, offering strategic insights for advancing diversity within the physician workforce and fostering safe, equitable learning environments. Videos are grouped into four topic areas: Foundations, Key Challenges, Racial and Ethnic Experiences, and Identities and Populations.
Access the full video and more in the ACGME Equity Matters Video Catalog.
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Tools and Resources
ACGME Equity Matters Resource Collection
Featured Approach: Build Equitable Practices into Resident/Fellow Interviews
An equitable interview involves deliberate process design to mitigate bias and requires intentional forethought in collaboration with the residency/fellowship programs, departments, and institutions.
Equity Practice Toolkit
Featured Tool: Readiness Assessment from the Equity Practice Toolkit
To establish a strong foundation for a new project, start by conducting a self-analysis of existing policies, procedures, budget decisions, organizational norms, culture, and key stakeholders. This assessment will provide a clear baseline for guiding change efforts.
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Learning Communities
Through an immersive facilitated program, organizational teams work with industry experts and faculty facilitators to develop and implement projects that address workforce diversity and build inclusive learning environments.
Program Model
Currently, 23 institutions and programs are enrolled in the Learning Community program scheduled for completion in 2026. Over the course of 18 months, teams engage in the four phases of the program. Phases include individual learning, group learning, and project implementation. Future opportunities to engage in ACGME Equity Matters will be shared at a later date.
