Juanita Braxton, PhD is the Administrative Manager for Surgical Education at University of California Davis Health in Sacramento, California. She is also a charter member of the ACGME’s Coordinator Advisory Group, which was formed in 2016 to serve as a consultative body to the ACGME administration concerning coordinator, GME, learning environment, and accreditation matters. Dr. Braxton presented PC005, Inspiring Minds – Cultivating Success, at the Coordinator Forum during the pre-conferences to the Annual Educational Conference Thursday, March 1.

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.

Each year, the Annual Educational Conference is the venue for great community gathering, information and idea sharing, networking, inspiration, and more. It’s also where we celebrate the ACGME – and now ACGME International – awardees.

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.

Read about Board actions, comment on proposed Program Requirements, and register for workshops and educational sessions.

Save the date for #ACGME2027, attend the March ACGME LINC session, and comment on proposed Program Requirements.

Register for the 2026 ACGME Annual Educational Conference; participate in a survey about the Common Program Requirements; read this week's Journal of Graduate Medical Education's Articles of the Week.

Register for the 2026 ACGME Annual Educational Conference; participate in Review and Comment; or register for a course. 

Register for an upcoming session, nominate a colleague for an ACGME Award, or view nomination materials for Review Committee membership.