Sponsoring Institutions
ACGME Honors the Sacrifices of Frontline Caregivers
The ACGME recognizes and honors the extraordinary courage and commitment of those working on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic to care for Americans in need, despite the toll it takes on their personal well-being.
April 13, 2020
The American Board of Medical Specialties and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Joint Principles: Physician Training During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
To provide clarity for trainees and programs during this extraordinary time, the ABMS and ACGME offer the following statement of joint principles and will continue to address ongoing developments.
ACGME Statement on Furloughs Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency
Furloughs of residents/fellows are unacceptable to the ACGME. In extraordinary circumstances Sponsoring Institutions and programs must adhere to ACGME policies, procedures, and requirements concerning withdrawal of accreditation, disasters, and institutional/program closures, as applicable.
April 6, 2020
This special edition of the ACGME's weekly e-Communication includes a statement on personal protective equipment and new Frequently Asked Questions the ACGME is receiving regarding accreditation and recognition activities during the pandemic crisis.
ACGME Reaffirms its Four Ongoing Requirement Priorities during COVID-19 Pandemic
As the nation and world face the evolving COVID-19 (SARS COV2) crisis, the ACGME has granted a significant degree of flexibility to accredited Sponsoring Institutions and programs to realign their resident and fellow workforce to meet the increased clinical demands created by the pandemic. This flexibility with expectations is provided consistent with the ACGME’s commitment to patient safety and resident/fellow safety.
ACGME Statement on Early Graduation from US Medical Schools and Early Appointment to the Clinical Learning Environment
The ACGME has issued an updated statement that supercedes all other guidance regarding early graduation from US allopathic and osteopathic medical schools and early appointment to the clinical learning environment.
March 30, 2020
This special edition of the ACGME's weekly e-Communication is dedicated to Frequently Asked Questions the ACGME is receiving regarding accreditation and recognition activities during the pandemic crisis.
The ACGME Common Program Requirements and COVID-19
The ACGME recognizes and appreciates the heroic response of hospitals and physicians in the worsening COVID-19 pandemic in New York State. With that acknowledgement, the ACGME Common Program Requirements (Section VI.F.) remain in place nationally.
ACGME Shares American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Statement regarding COVID-19
As a resource to the graduate medical education community, the ACGME is sharing the following statement from the ABMS regarding COVID-19.
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