News

2025-2027 Jeremiah A. Barondess Fellowship Awarded to Dr. Jessica Lichter and Dr. Shyam Sundaresh

“Effective communication is a critical element of patient care. It builds trust and strengthens the bond between patient and physician. The ACGME is delighted to recognize Drs. Lichter and Sundaresh, and we look forward to the outcomes of their projects,” said ACGME President and CEO Debra Weinstein, MD.

February 2025

Trilateral Collaboration Agreement Signed by ACGME, Intealth, and MCC regarding Development of Assessment Training

The ACGME, Intealth, and the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) entered into an agreement to enhance post-graduate medical education (PGME) through the development of assessment programs.

February 2025

Recipients of the 2025 Catalyst Awards for Transformation in Graduate Medical Education

The ACGME and Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation have announced the 2025 recipients of the Catalyst Awards for Transformation in Graduate Medical Education. Read more about the projects and recipients.

February 2025

Just Released: International Clinical Learning Environment Pathways to Excellence

Publication builds on meetings of GME leaders from across ACGME-I-accredited Sponsoring Institutions, using their direct input to inform the document.

February 2025

Explore the ACGME Cloud Pre-Launch Information Hub

In December 2024, the ACGME announced the upcoming launch of its ACGME Cloud platform in 2025. As part of this exciting development, the ACGME has now unveiled a pre-launch information hub at www.ACGMECloud.org. 

February 2025

Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models Releases its First Set of Recommendations

The Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models has released its first set of recommendations to guide and advise state medical boards, state legislators, policymakers and others, as they develop and implement laws specific to the licensing of physicians who have already trained and practiced medicine outside the United States or Canada.

February 2025

The ACGME Welcomes Debra F. Weinstein, MD as its New President and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Weinstein brings a wealth of academic medicine leadership experience to this role, with an impressive history of contributions and impact in graduate medical education.

January 2025

Letter to the GME Community from Dr. Thomas J. Nasca

Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP, ACGME President and Chief Executive Officer, addresses the graduate medical education community as the leader of the organization for the last time. In January, he will become the head of the new Center for Professionalism and the Future of Medicine. 

December 2024

ACGME Cloud Launching in 2025

The ACGME is pleased to announce that its new ACGME Cloud platform will launch in 2025! This new digital platform represents a significant step forward in the ACGME’s ability to launch reimagined and modern technology products and services.

December 2024

Article on Inclusive Language, Co-Authored by Dr. Pilar Ortega, Included in December Issue of Academic Medicine

Vice President, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pilar Ortega, MD, MGM and her co-authors explore inclusive language as it applies to gender inclusivity, linguistic attributes, and trauma-informed language. They share practical examples and argue that slow and steady progress is ultimately required to create effective change. 

December 2024