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ACGME Leaders Pen Article for Academic Medicine on Elevating Resident Voices

In Academic Medicine, ACGME leaders reflect on lessons learned from the closure of Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, including the need for resident and fellow voices to be heard in matters related to GME processes and policies.

February 2020

Hahnemann University Hospital Insurance Coverage Extended Again

The medical malpractice insurance coverage for residents and fellows employed at Hahnemann University Hospital (HUH) between January 2018 and September 2019 has been extended to March 12, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.

February 2020

Hahnemann University Hospital Malpractice Insurance Coverage Extended

The medical malpractice insurance coverage for residents and fellows employed at Hahnemann University Hospital (HUH) between January 2018 and September 2019 has been extended from January 10, 2020 to February 10, 2020.

January 2020

Update regarding Hahnemann University Hospital Malpractice Insurance

This update includes information on the status of malpractice insurance for former Hahnemann residents and fellows, resources for these individuals, and the ACGME Institutional Requirements regarding professional liability insurance.

December 2019

$29 million bond could pave way for family medicine residencies at Pullman Regional Hospital

The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington, writes about the proposed development of a family medicine residency program in a critical access hospital, which will seek ACGME accreditation. Chief Accreditation Officer Lynne Kirk, MD, is quoted.

October 2019

ACGME Releases 2018-2019 Statistics on Graduate Medical Education Programs and Resident Physicians

Following steady growth in ACGME-accredited programs over the last decade, the 2018-2019 academic year showed the largest annual increase of programs to 11,685, up 4.2 percent from the previous academic year.

September 2019

All OVMC Residents Successfully Placed into New Programs

The ACGME is pleased to report that all 32 residents from Ohio Valley Medical Center (OVMC) in Wheeling, West Virginia have accepted offers to transfer to other ACGME-accredited programs where they will continue their education.

September 2019

The ACGME continues to aid successful placement of OVMC residents

<p>The ACGME continues to update and disseminate a list of available positions for OVMC residents.</p>
September 2019

ACGME Chooses New Pathway Leaders for Pursuing Excellence in Clinical Learning Environments Initiative

Today the ACGME announced the selection of 10 institutions that will form the second cohort of a national learning collaborative focused on engaging residents and fellows in patient safety.
September 2019

Conversations with Leadership: Linda B. Andrews, MD

Linda B. Andrews, MD joined the ACGME leadership team in February 2019 as the new Senior Vice President, Field Activities. We chatted with Dr. Andrews to learn more about her background and her vision for Field Activities at the ACGME.

August 2019