Newsroom and Blog Updates on Pursuing Excellence

Physician Well-Being

The ACGME provides an update on recent efforts related to the Physician Well-Being initiative.

The ACGME Releases Executive Summary of 2016 National Report of Findings from CLER Visits

The ACGME has released the first in a series of Issue Briefs relating to the recently released CLER National Report of Findings 2016.

August 2016

Our Lady of the Lake Chosen for Medical Education Initiative

Article written by The Advocate announces Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center's selection to participate as a Pathway Innovator in the Pursuing Excellence in Clinical Learning Environments initiative.

July 2016

Dell Medical School and Dell Seton Medical Center Win $300,000 Grant

Article written by Silicon Hills announces Dell Medical School's selection to participate as a Pathway Innovator in the Pursuing Excellence in Clinical Learning Environments initiative.

July 2016

UCSF to Train Residents in Lean Management and Process Improvement

Article written by the University of California San Francisco announces the university's selection to participate as a Pathway Innovator in the Pursuing Excellence in Clinical Learning Environments initiative.

July 2016

ACGME Announces Institutions Selected for Pursuing Excellence in Clinical Learning Environments Initiative

Eight Sponsoring Institutions will participate in the Pursuing Excellence in Clinical Learning Environments initiative announced earlier this year. The four-year initiative is aimed at driving improvements within clinical learning environments.

July 2016

The Commonwealth Medical College Bestows Honorary Doctor of Medical Arts Degree to ACGME CEO Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP

Dr. Nasca, who served as principal speaker at the ceremony, was chosen to receive the degree for his leadership in American medicine and early involvement in advising the founders of The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC).

July 2016

Sidney Kimmel Medical College Renames Award in Honor of ACGME CEO Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP

The first Thomas J. Nasca, M.D. Award for Distinguished Teaching and Dedication to Student Medical Education was presented June 1 at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College Class Day Program, named to honor the ACGME's CEO.

June 2016

ACGME Salutes Orlando Health Care Teams

In the wake of the devastating events in Orlando on June 12, the ACGME grieves with the people of Orlando and across the United States. We mourn the injury and loss of life.

June 2016

Initial ACGME Milestone Ratings Published in Annals of Internal Medicine

The Annals of Internal Medicine published “The Internal Medicine Reporting Milestones: Cross-sectional Description of Initial Implementation in U.S. Residency Programs” on May 10, 2016.

June 2016