On behalf of the ACGME, we welcome those of you coming to the Annual Educational Conference from outside the US, and especially those of you attending for the first time. Below are some brief thoughts to help you navigate the conference and the program.

In an effort to emphasize the Engaging Each Other portion of the conference theme, the Educational Activities team, responsible for putting the conference together under the leadership of Timothy P. Brigham, MDiv, PhD, has added a few exciting new items to this year’s event.

This week's e-Communication includes information on a webcast on the Annual Update, news about Milestones, ACGME Requirements available for Review and Comment, and calls for resident and public members.

2021 Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Awardee David Barnes, MD is the program director for emergency medicine at the University of California (UC) Davis Medical Center, UC Davis School of Medicine, UC Davis Health in Sacramento, California.

This edition of the e-Communication includes information on the toolkit to help aid programs and incoming learners transition from medical school to residency; renaming the Diversity and Inclusion Award to honor Barbara Ross-Lee, DO; and  nominations to Review Committees.

This week's e-Communication includes information on the Annual Educational Conference Calls for Sessions,  and Review and Comment opportunities. 

This week's e-Communication includes information on the Resident/Fellow and Faculty Surveys, Review and Comment for program requirements, the Annual Educational Conference, and more.

Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Awardee Stacey Quintero Wolfe, MD, FAANS is associate professor and residency program director and director of neurointerventional surgery at Wake Forest School of Medicine.

This week's e-Communication includes an update from the Physician Coalition for Accountability, a sneak peek of the Annual Educational Conference's virtual platform, an invitation to nominate colleagues for the 2022 ACGME Awards, and more.