Residents and Fellows
An Insider’s Session Guide to the Annual Educational Conference
With pre-conferences, specialty sessions, plenaries, a keynote, the Exhibit Hall, poster sessions, awards, and networking on tap, the 2018 ACGME Annual Educational Conference has tons to offer!
We know it can be a lot to juggle, so to help you make the most of your experience, here’s a snapshot of some of what’s in store based on your program or institutional role or area of interest – call it a cheat sheet of sorts.
Welcome to our Blog and the 2018 Annual Educational Conference
Timing the launch of this blog with our Annual Educational Conference might just be kismet, because the theme of this year’s conference, Engaging Each Other: Transformation through Collaboration, speaks to the goal of tuning in and work together, to gather and initiate growth and change.
ACGME Announces Funding Recipients for Resident-led Back to Bedside Initiative
Thirty proposals were selected for their ability to enhance the resident/fellow-patient connection, and foster joy and meaning in work. A total of $130,000 at different funding levels will be awarded, renewable up to two years.
Protecting Interns and Other Physicians from Depression and Suicide
This article from Stat News discusses how the medical education community is working to prevent physician burnout and suicide.
Residents Invited to Share Ideas to Improve Patient Interactions in ACGME Competition
The American Psychiatric Association's Psychiatric News features an article on Back to Bedside.
Causes of Death of Residents in ACGME-Accredited Programs 2000 through 2014: Implications for the Learning Environment
This article in Academic Medicine systematically studies the number of US resident deaths from all causes, including suicide betwee 2000 and 2014.
Dr. Rowen Zetterman Featured on CBS Morning Show about Common Program Requirement Revisions
ACGME Board Chair Dr. Rowen Zetterman discussed the Common Program Requirement revisions on CBS This Morning.
Update on Physician Well-Being
ACGME CEO Dr. Nasca explores recent statistics on resident deaths reported in Academic Medicine and offers strategies and interventions for programs to follow in supporting learner and faculty member well-being year round.
ACGME Competitive Funding Opportunity for Medical Residents
Medical Training Magazine writes about the ACGME's new Back to Bedside initiative and grant opportunity for residents and fellows.
Competitive Funding Opportunity Available for Medical Residents
The ACGME's Back to Bedside initiative seeks innovative ideas to increase time residents and fellows spend with patients and reduce physician burnout.