Newsroom and Blog Updates on Pursuing Excellence

May 3, 2021

This week's e-Communication includes resources to help programs with incoming residents; news on the Milestones program, course registration, and more.

May 2021

Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer William A. McDade, MD, PhD Appears on Black Men in White Coats Podcast with Dr. Dale

Dr. McDade joined Dr. Dale Okorodudu to discuss how he got into medicine growing up in Chicago, being the only African American in his class in medical school, his work on sickle cell disease, the work being done at ACGME, playing basketball with President Barack Obama, and much more.

April 2021

April 26, 2021

This week's e-Communication includes information from the Coalition for Physician Accountability, the final call for nominations for the 2022 ACGME Awards, details how to access 2021 Annual Educational Conference materials through June 1, and more. 

April 2021

Coalition for Physician Accountability’s UME to GME Review Committee Seeking Public Comment on New Recommendations

The Coalition for Physician Accountability formed a committee to work on recommending solutions to identified challenges in the UME-GME transition. The draft is now available for public comment through May 26, 2021. 

April 2021

My Conference Experience: Q and A with Nick Yaghmour, MPP

Nick Yaghmour is the Associate Director for Well-Being and Milestones Research at the ACGME. We asked him about his experience with the conference, his role, and what else he's working on.

April 2021
Nick Yaghmour, MPP

My Conference Experience: Q and A with Accreditation Field Representatives Donna A. Caniano, MD and Joe Gilhooly, MD

We asked ACGME Accreditation Field Representatives about their experience with the ACGME's most recent and first all-virtual conference.

April 2021
Donna A. Caniano, MD

With Gratitude, the ACGME Celebrates National Volunteer Week

April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week and the ACGME would like to recognize and thank the hundreds of volunteers who offer their time and expertise to further the mission of the ACGME.

April 2021

April 19, 2021

This week's e-Communication includes Review and Recognition Committee News, a call for nominations for the 2022 ACGME Awards, information on how to access 2021 Annual Educational Conference materials through June 1, and more. 

April 2021

Recognition of Non-Standard Training for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Physicians to Transition to the ACGME

The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®), American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS®), and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME®) has announced a change in the process for recognition of non-standard training as it relates to the J-1 visa program administered by ECFMG. 
April 2021