NEW! ACGME Seeks Appeals Panel Members
The ACGME is seeking physicians to serve on standing Appeals Panels for the following specialties:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Plastic Surgery
- Radiation Oncology
- Transitional Year
Applicant Criteria
- Must be certified by the relevant American Board of Medical Specialties member board or American Osteopathic Association certifying board.
- Must be able to devote sufficient time to the Appeals Panel work.
- Should have at least three years' experience as a program director, department chair, associate/assistant program director, and/or core faculty member.
- Applicants not currently serving in one of these roles may be considered if they held one of these positions within the last three years.
- Applicants’ programs must have a status of Continued Accreditation.
Apply by April 25, 2025. Email Senior Administrator, Governance, Appeals, Policies and Procedures Lisa Davis for more information.
TUESDAY! Medically Underserved Areas and Populations (MUA/P) Interest Group
Next Session: March 18, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central
Topic: Place-Based Training in Rural and Underserved GME: How to Measure Where Residents Are Training
These Zoom calls are for graduate medical education (GME) community members involved in addressing the needs of MUA/Ps, which are places or communities with groups of people who have unmet health or health care needs. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month and is open to the entire GME community.
Register for the March Session
THURSDAY! Clinician Educator Journal Club
Next Session: Thursday, March 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central
Article: Evolving the Systems-Based Practice Competency in Graduate Medical Education to Meet Patient Needs in the 21st-Century Health Care System
Speakers: Jed D. Gonzalo, MD, MSc and James Reilly, MD, MS
The journal club meets online on the third Thursday of each month to discuss journal articles and timely topics in medical education. Participants should read the article ahead of time and come with questions. Once registered, add acgme@theonlinexpo.com as an allowed email to receive monthly updates and journal club meeting reminders; skipping this step may result in missing important information. Note: This address does not receive emails. Send registration questions to virtualevents@acgme.org.
NEXT MONDAY! Nutritional Competencies for GME Webinar
Session: Monday, March 24, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Central
Article: Proposed Nutrition Competencies for Medical Students and Physician Trainees
Speakers: Jennifer R. Di Rocco, DO, MEd; David Eisenberg, MD; Joshua Mann, MD, MPH; Tiffany Murano, MD
This hour-long deep dive into proposed nutritional competencies for physicians is based on an article outlining the consensus process in developing these recommended competencies. It will include the background of why they are important, how they relate to specific specialties, and real-life examples of how programs have incorporated these competencies into their curricula.
TWO WEEKS! Take a Survey About Milestones 2.0
The ACGME, in collaboration with Dr. Laura E. Hirshfield, PhD at University of Illinois Chicago, is soliciting the GME community’s perspectives and experiences regarding the implementation and use of Milestones 2.0 to inform the next iteration of the program. Only aggregated summary results will be shared with the ACGME. By keeping the survey anonymous, the ACGME strongly encourages honest feedback to improve the Milestones framework to better serve the GME community and its learners. The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete.
Submit answers by Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Direct questions to milestones@acgme.org or lhirshf@uic.edu.
TODAY! #ACGME2026 Call for Topics
Let the ACGME know what educational topic areas would be most meaningful to cover at the 2026 ACGME Annual Educational Conference.
TWO WEEKS! #ACGME2025 Job Board
Review open positions in GME. The Job Board will remain active through March 31, 2025.
Email questions to conferencejobboard@acgme.org. Email questions to acgmeconference@acgme.org.
NEW! Case Log System Instructions Update for Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
The Review Committee for Anesthesiology has added Case Log System instructions for adult cardiothoracic anesthesiology fellows documenting their transesophageal echocardiogram procedures. The document is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Anesthesiology section of the ACGME website. It is also available in the ACGME Case Log System.
Email questions to Associate Executive Director Brandon Beard.
NEW! Upcoming Major Revision of Program Requirements for Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine
The Review Committee invites comments related to specific requirements or topics that should be addressed as revisions are developed. In particular, the Review Committee invites comments related to what the subspecialty will look like in the future, and the competencies, resources, and personnel necessary to create physicians who will practice in this subspecialty. Comments should be submitted by Friday, April 18, 2025. Changes to the ACGME Common Program Requirements are not within the purview of the Review Committee and, therefore, comments related to Common Program Requirements, indicated by bold font in the Requirements document, should not be submitted and will not be considered.
UPDATED! Tracked Code Correction in Ophthalmology
CPT code 66250 was previously tracking incorrectly to the Cornea minimum category. It should be tracked to the Glaucoma – Tube Shunts and Trabeculectomy minimum category. This has been corrected in the Accreditation Data System (ADS); CPT code 66250 will now track toward the minimum category Glaucoma – Tube Shunts and Trabeculectomy.
Programs do not need to manually re-enter or correct cases that were previously logged using CPT code 66250; these have been automatically recategorized to track to the minimum category of Glaucoma – Tube Shunts and Trabeculectomy.
Email questions to Executive Director Laura Huth.
Institutional Updates
NEXT WEEK! Non-Standard Training (NST) Office Hours
Session: March 26 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central Zoom
Link: Click to Participate
Katharina Wang, director of Sponsoring Institutions Projects, will host office hours, providing an informal opportunity for GME community members to ask questions about the recognition of Sponsoring Institutions with NST programs for physicians with J-1 visas. Registration for this event is not required.
Email questions to Katharina Wang.
LINK AVAILABLE! DIO Forum
Session: April 7, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Central
Zoom Link: Meeting ID 993 0792 6017 (ID is linked)
Passcode: 167197
The Institutional Review Committee (IRC) will re-launch quarterly DIO Forum meetings. These calls provide designated institutional officials (DIOs) with important updates regarding institutional accreditation and recognition.
Email questions to Accreditation and Recognition Administrator Philip Jackson.
Correctional (Carceral) Medicine Fellowship Applications
Sponsoring Institutions interested in applying for accreditation of a correctional (carceral) medicine fellowship can access the application form and refer to the Program Requirements currently in effect on the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications page of the Correctional (Carceral) Medicine section of the ACGME website.
Email questions to Director, Sponsoring Institutions Projects Katharina Wang.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Case Log Update
The abdominal hysterectomy procedural minimum is being raised from 15 to 20 to improve resident experience in this life-saving procedure. The ADS has been updated and the new minimum will be in effect for the 2025 graduates. However, the new procedural minimums will not be enforced until review of the 2026 graduate data to give programs time to acclimate. The minimum of 15 will continue to be enforced during the grace period. Any challenges should be addressed in the Major Changes and Other Updates section during the next ADS Annual Update.
Email questions to Executive Director Laura Huth.
NEW! Coordinator's Guide to Effective Abstract Writing Course
Session: April 28-May 23, 2025 Details: Limited to 100 participants. Participants will gain comprehensive insight into the purpose, structure, and evaluation of abstracts, equipping them with skills for professional advancement. As coordinators progress in their careers, crafting compelling abstracts becomes increasingly crucial, especially for those aspiring to advance in their role. This facilitated online course is designed to help coordinators develop effective abstracts from an administrative perspective.
NEW! Self-Empowerment Workshop for Coordinators
Session: April 14-22, 2025 Details: Registrants must participate on all session dates; a live virtual session will be held April 17 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Central. This online workshop includes detailed, practical strategies for acting as a leader in the coordinator role; successful networking; overcoming challenges to professionalism; promoting achievements; and effectively navigating complex interpersonal situations. Email questions to virtualevents@acgme.org.
FILLING FAST! Leadership Skills Training Program for Chief Residents
This three-day program provides a transitional experience into the role of chief resident. The program introduces concepts to enhance individual effectiveness in a leadership role. It is open to chief residents from all medical and surgical specialties. 2025 Sessions Chicago, Illinois
- March 24-26
- April 7-9
- April 13-15
- April 16-18
- April 28-30
- May 5-7
- May 8-10
- May 19-21
- May 28-30
Email questions to Bethanie Alden, MPA.
SAVE THE DATE! Institutional Coordinator Workshop
Dates: April 24 to June 12, 2025 (no session week of May 12)
Details: Learn more. Limited to 50 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration: Opens Monday, March 31
Cost: $499 per participant
In this virtual workshop, participants will hear from IRC members, ACGME staff members, and experienced institutional coordinators on the role of the institutional coordinator and the basics of ACGME accreditation.
Email questions to irc@acgme.org.
Renewal 2025: A GME Retreat Fostering Compassionate Leadership and Personal Growth
Date: September 10-12, 2025
Place: Hyatt Regency Tamaya, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico
Cost: $1,600 (covers meals, lodging, program; travel not included)
Deadline: August 6, 2025
This three-day retreat offers a unique approach to professional development for the GME community, transcending conventional methods by focusing on deepening self-understanding and revitalizing personal awareness. Continuing medical education credit is available.
Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment
This course helps participants build effective assessment programs for their residency or fellowship. Topics include assessment methods, feedback, direct observation, Clinical Competency Committees, and more. The next offering of this course is being held in a split format July 23-25 and October 15-17. Registration closes June 27.
Email questions to facultydevelopment@acgme.org.
Faculty Development Hub Courses
The ACGME collaborates with institutions and organizations in the US and abroad to offer scaled, tailored versions of its Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment course. See below for open courses and visit the Faculty Development Hubs web page for more information.
- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (in person; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (virtual; link goes to email)
- Mountain Area Health Education Center (in person; Asheville, North Carolina)
- Pacific Northwest Consortium (in person; Portland, Oregon)
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center (in person; Nashville, Tennessee)
Institutional Review Committee Nominations Open
The IRC is seeking two new DIO members. Candidates must be current or previous DIOs and they may self-nominate or be nominated by individuals or organizations. The new committee members' terms will begin July 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2032.
Details: Additional information, including the nomination form, is available on the Institutional Review Committee page of the ACGME website.
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Contact: irc@agme.org
Review and Comment: Proposed Program Requirements
The following Program Requirements and accompanying Impact Statements are posted for review and comment, here:
TWO WEEKS! Comment Deadline: April 2, 2025
Vascular Surgery
Comment Deadline: May 1, 2025
Emergency Medicine
Note: Minor editorial corrections have been made to the proposed Requirements. These are identified through footnotes within the document.
A document outlining the proposed revisions to the Defined Key Index Procedure Minimums for Emergency Medicine is available for reference on the Documents and Resources page of the Emergency Medicine section of the website.
NEW! Journal of Graduate Medical Education Articles of the Week
A Visual Arts Activity to Support Residents as They Care for “Difficult Patients”
Mariah A. Quinn, MD, MPH; Kathlyn E. Fletcher, MD, MA; Sarah L. Floden, MD; Amy B. Zelenski, PhD
Working with challenging patients can lead to clinician burnout and hinder optimal care delivery. This visual arts-based activity offers a practical, resource-efficient method that lays the groundwork for enhancing resident-patient relationships.
Expanding Community Engagement, Alignment, and Environmental Scanning to Improve a Large Sponsoring Institution’s Strategic Planning Process
Jennifer A. Best, MD; Cindy A. Hamra, JD, MA
With proposed revisions to the ACGME Institutional Requirements, navigating deeper integration with primary clinical learning environments renders planning more complex. This strategic planning approach, used for a complex education and health care organization, may be adapted for other settings.