This week's e-Communication includes Special-Specific Program Requirements available for Review and Comment; information on next week's well-being event for program directors; and resident and fellow Review Committee Member openings with terms beginning July 1, 2024.

A collection of resources to promote well-being, foster professional growth, and ensure a smooth start at the transition into a new academic year.

This first post in a new series focuses on resources provided by the ACGME on its website and distance learning platform for residents and fellows.

Ahead of National Rural Health Day on November 20, a spotlight on ongoing ACGME initiatives in support of rural and underserved GME.

Register for the 2025 ACGME Annual Educational Conference before the price increases; nominate an institution for the Thomas J. Nasca Professionalism Award; access the Language Equity in Health Care Toolkit, and more.

Q and A with 2026 ACGME Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Awardee Aimee K. Zaas, MD, MHS.

2022 Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Awardee Vance Sohn, MD, works in strategic operations for US Army Medical Command in the Office of the Surgeon General, US Army. Dr. Sohn specializes in general surgery and surgical oncology. 

Q and A with Dr. Anne Messman of Wayne State University School of Medicine, whose dermatology residency program is the 2026 ACGME Barbara Ross-Lee, DO Award recipient.