The ACGME's Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment course in Chicago, as well as a growing number of regional courses based on it, teach practical and effective applications of multiple assessment methods and tools; guidance for creating effective assessment programs; and techniques to most effectively use the Milestones and Entrustable Professional Activities for professional development.

Physician educators must explore ways to teach physicians to practice with excellence, compassion, and justice, Dr. Arno K. Kumagai argued at the most recent Baldwin Seminar, the first of the 2019-2020 season. His talk, Reflection, Dialogue and Different Ways of Knowing: Beyond the Competency Paradigm in Medical Education, took place June 26 at the ACGME offices in Chicago, and was livestreamed.

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.

Learn about the 2026 ACGME Annual Educational Conference Keynote speakers; submit a work of art for Arts and Humanities in Medicine; apply to sit on an ACGME Appeal Panel.

Submit an abstract proposal for #ACGME2026; participate in surveys about the Common Program Requirements; Institutional Requirements; and more.

View the #ACGME2026 Program Guide; participate in a survey about the Institutional Requirements; nominate a resident/fellow for a Review or Recognition Committee; and more.

Submit a proposal to present at #ACGME2026; participate in Review and Comment; read updates from Review and Recognition Committees; and more.

Submit a proposal to present at the 2026 ACGME Annual Educational Conference; learn about ACGME Cloud | Analytics Explore – Public Data Part 2; participate in Review and Comment; and more.