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The ACGME is pleased to announce that Mary E. Klingensmith, MD will assume the role of Chief Accreditation Officer effective August 31. In her new role, Dr. Klingensmith will lead activities related to the Review and Recognition Committees for graduate medical education.

The ACGME is pleased to announce the appointment of Debra Weinstein, MD as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025.  

The Catalyst Awards support projects that enhance the clinical learning environment and improve the experience of residents and fellows in one of the three priority areas supported by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation.

Dr. E. Mirna Mohanraj is recognized as a Medical Innovator Award Winner by The Physicians Foundation for her innovative approach to help improve patient care in the ICU, a project which began with funding through the ACGME's Back to Bedside initiative.

The ACGME is pleased to announce that Nikhil Goyal, MBBS will join the organization as its next Senior Vice President, Accreditation. Dr. Goyal will oversee the activities of the accreditation staff members responsible for 17 medical and hospital-based specialty Review Committees and those supporting the programmatic accreditation of graduate medical education (GME) programs.

The ACGME has selected 30 resident/fellow teams to receive the fourth cycle of funding for Back to Bedside, a resident-led initiative to develop innovative strategies for finding deeper connections with patients, improving physician and patient well-being. 

On June 18, more than 175 individuals representing state medical licensing boards and organizations involved with medical education, accreditation, and certification joined members of the public in Washington, D.C. for a one-day symposium hosted by the Advisory Commission on Alternate Licensing Models.