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NAM Publishes Compendium of Resources to Fight Health Care Worker Burnout
ACGME Home > Newsroom > NAM Publishes Compendium of Resources to Fight Health Care Worker Burnout
Updated: Supplemental Guidance Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic, ACGME Accreditation, and Sponsoring Institution Emergency Categorization
ACGME Home > Newsroom > Updated: Supplemental Guidance Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic, ACGME Accreditation, and Sponsoring Institution Emergency Categorization

The ACGME is issuing supplemental guidance regarding how a Sponsoring Institution’s days in Emergency Category status will be counted; protection of resident, fellow, and faculty member health and safety; and assessment of residents and fellows.

Recognition of Non-Standard Training for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Physicians to Transition to the ACGME
ACGME Home > Newsroom > Recognition of Non-Standard Training for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Physicians to Transition to the ACGME
The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®), American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS®), and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME®) has announced a change in the process for recognition of non-standard training as it relates to the J-1 visa program administered by ECFMG. 
Update on Dedicated Time Requirements and Reduction of Burden
ACGME Home > Newsroom > Update on Dedicated Time Requirements and Reduction of Burden
The ACGME Board approved focused revisions to Section II of the Common Program Requirements related to dedicated time for program directors, assistant/associate program directors, program coordinators, and core faculty members.
New Recommendations for 2021-2022 Medical Student Away Rotations
ACGME Home > Newsroom > New Recommendations for 2021-2022 Medical Student Away Rotations
The Coalition for Physician Accountability has released an update to its Jan. 25 recommendations on medical student away rotations in the 2021-22 academic year. The recommendations are an update to earlier guidance published on May 11, 2020.
Dr. Thomas J. Nasca Receives Distinguished Service Award from The Federation of State Medical Boards
ACGME Home > Newsroom > Dr. Thomas J. Nasca Receives Distinguished Service Award from The Federation of State Medical Boards

ACGME President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Thomas J. Nasca received the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) 2020 Distinguished Service Award recognizing “the highest level of service, commitment and contribution to the FSMB; the advancement of the profession of medical licensure and discipline; and the strengthening and enhancement of public protection.”

ACGME Mourns the Loss of Board Director Dr. Leon L. Haley Jr.
ACGME Home > Newsroom > ACGME Mourns the Loss of Board Director Dr. Leon L. Haley Jr.
With profound sadness, appreciation, and gratitude, the ACGME mourns the unexpected passing of Leon L. Haley Jr., MD, MHSA, CPE, FACEP, FACHE, a member of the ACGME Board of Directors since September 2020.
ACGME-I Welcomes James A. Arrighi, MD, as New President and CEO
ACGME Home > Newsroom > ACGME-I Welcomes James A. Arrighi, MD, as New President and CEO
Today ACGME International (ACGME-I) announced James A. Arrighi, MD as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2021.
ACGME e-Communication - June 29, 2020
ACGME Home > Newsroom > ACGME e-Communication - June 29, 2020

This edition of the ACGME's e-Communication includes information on ACGME Board actions, the new Emergency and Non-Emergency Category designations for programs dealing with an influx of COVID-19 patients, calls for resident and public members for Review Committees, and more.

ACGME Database Opens for Displaced Family Medicine Residents at Bluefield Regional Medical Center
ACGME Home > Newsroom > ACGME Database Opens for Displaced Family Medicine Residents at Bluefield Regional Medical Center

Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, West Virginia will close inpatient and ancillary services by July 30, 2020. Eighteen residents will be displaced and the ACGME has opened ADS to aid with resident transfers.