Jamie Dow, EdM, is assistant director for resident education and training at the University of Florida. Her poster, Mindfulness in Neurosurgery: Improving Neurosurgeon Wellness in Training and Beyond (with co-authors W. Christopher Fox, MD, Associate Program Director, University of Florida, and Gregory Murad, MD, Program Director, University of Florida), looked at wellness in neurosurgery, which Dow says “has traditionally been considered an oxymoron.” However, as priorities among neurological surgery residents evolve and the effects of physician burnout are increasingly recognized across specialties, life balance and overall well-being have become areas of emphasis and an opportunity for program improvement.

This week's e-Communication includes details about an extention on the Barbara Ross-Lee, DO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award; a virtual well-being event for program directors on April 11, and more.

Welcome to the new academic year! As thousands of new residents begin their journey toward independent practice this month, we asked Jeff Dewey, MD, former resident member of the Review Committee for Neurology, to reflect on his experiences in residency and share lessons he learned.

A primer and overview for anyone considering or planning to attend the ACGME Annual Educational Conference for the first time in 2026.

Q and A with 2026 ACGME David C. Leach Awardee Brannan O'Neill, MD.

As 2019 revs up, we thought it was a good time to look ahead at what the CLER Program has lined up for the coming year.

ACGME CEO Dr. Nasca addresses the Executive Order on immigration with the graduate medical education community.

Register for #ACGME2026; complete a survey about the Common Program Requirements major revision; read the latest JGME Articles of the Week.

The #ACGME2025 Program Guide is now available; review and comment on the Institutional Requirements; a new obstetrics and gynecology pilot; a new resource for overcoming barriers to mental health care; and more.