Newsroom and Blog Updates on Pursuing Excellence
The ACGME Urges Presidential Nominees to Commit to Accelerating PPE Production
In response to the recent resurgence of COVID-19, the ACGME sent a letter to both presidential nominees, urging them to commit to accelerating the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect frontline health care workers, who include many members of the GME community.
ACGME e-Communication - October 19, 2020
This week's e-Communication includes the opening of registration for the ACGME Annual Educational Conference, actions taken at the September ACGME Board of Directors meeting, Review Committee information from multiple specialties, and more.
ACGME e-Communication - October 12, 2020
This week's e-Communication includes the Call for Exhibitors for the ACGME Annual Educational Conference, actions taken at the September ACGME Board of Directors meeting, and more.
Chief Information Officer Bruce Metz, PhD Featured on Becker's Health Care and Technology Panel Discussion
The ACGME's Chief Information Officer Bruce Metz, PhD was one one of the panel speakers at Becker's HIT + Revenue Cycle Virtual Event October 7, which focused on key trends and technologies that will directly affect health care.
ACGME e-Communication - October 5, 2020
This week's e-Communication includes a statement on the Executive Order on Race and Sex Stereotyping, information on the 2019-2020 Resource Data Book, the new ACGME Board of Directors officers, new assessment tools to aid in determining resident/fellow competence, and more.
ACGME Approves New Board of Director Officers
The ACGME Board of Directors approved the following slate of officers: Board Chair Karen J. Nichols, DO, MA, MACOI, CS; Board Vice Chair Claudia J. Wyatt-Johnson, MA; and Board Treasurer H. Hunt Batjer, MD, FACS.
ACGME Statement on the Executive Order on Race and Sex Stereotyping
The ACGME has released a statement opposing the Presidential Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping issued September 22, 2020. The ACGME will continue to enforce and enhance its requirements to promote safe and inclusive clinical and work environments in institutions to ensure delivery of high-quality care to the patients and communities they serve.
ACGME e-Communication - September 28, 2020
This week's e-Communication includes information on the new Guidance Statement regarding assessing residents and fellows during the COVID-19 pandemic, information on Accreditation Data System reports, and more.
ACGME Releases 2019-2020 Statistics on Graduate Medical Education Programs and Resident Physicians
ACGME Responds to the House Ways and Means Committee Request for Information on Resident and Fellow Education on Racial Health Equity
The ACGME responded to a letter from the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, updating the committee on the steps the ACGME is taking to address racial health inequities in the United States.