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Perspective: On the First Year of Residency

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.

"The Heart of What We Do" - Dr. Vivek Murthy on Rediscovering Meaning in Medicine

Cultivating courage, connecting on an emotional level at the workplace, and curing loneliness were all topics of discussion during a highly personal, inspirational, 90-minute fireside chat between 19^th Surgeon General of the United States Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA and ACGME President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP during the Marvin R. Dunn Keynote Address at the 2019 Annual Educational Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Discover the Doc in the #ACGME2019 Exhibit Hall – Day 1

Join the fun in this year’s #ACGME2019 Exhibit Hall with our Discover the Doc daily scavenger hunt. Follow the clues to find the fictional doctor Funko Pop! dolls hidden among the booths daily! To kick things off, two dolls will be hidden for discovery at this evening’s Welcoming/Poster Reception and Exhibitor Kick-Off. Here are your clues!

Conference Speaker Spotlight: Who is Leana Wen, MD, MSc, FAAEM?

In her recent role as Baltimore City Health Commissioner that Dr. Leana Wen made history by signing a standing order to address the opioid crisis in Baltimore. We are honored to have Dr. Wen presenting at the 2019 Annual Educational Conference and look forward to her session, Addressing the Opioid Epidemic: The Responsibility of Physicians.

The Annual Educational Conference for Coordinators

With over 140 exciting, content-rich sessions, full- and half-day pre-conferences, networking opportunities, well-being activities, receptions, and more, there truly is something for everyone, making this conference a unique educational opportunity for all. While we do want to give you lots of choices, we don’t actually want to overwhelm attendees, so for the first time we’ve pre-identified learning tracks that might appeal to those registering based on their role in GME. Here are some considerations for coordinators at all levels registering to attend the 2019 Annual Educational Conference.

My Conference Experience: Behind the Scenes with ACGME Registration Manager Andrea Rio

Andrea Rio’s name – or maybe her e-mail address – is probably very familiar to anyone who’s ever attended any ACGME educational program. Her integral role in the Annual Educational Conference, however, is much more than processing registrations and payments and making sure badges print correctly! As a key member of the ACGME’s Educational Activities team, she is central to the growth and success of the conference. We asked her to share a bit more about what she does and what the conference experience is like for her behind the scenes.

Session Summary: SES102 - Featured Session: Achieving Health Equity

Annual Educational Conference attendees looking for a stimulating discussion found all that and more at the featured plenary session, Achieving Health Equity with Dr. Camara Jones, on Friday morning. The session engaged attendees in various dimensions to issues they may not have been aware of, and reignited their energy and passion for issues they care about deeply.

Behind the Poster: An Interview with Dr. Crystal Jing Jing Yeo

Crystal Jing Jing Yeo, MD, PhD, MRCP(UK), a neurology resident in her final year of residency, came to the Annual Educational Conference as a poster presenter. Her poster on Trainee Responses to Hurricane Harvey: Correlating Volunteerism with Burnout was selected from among numerous responses to the ACGME’s Call for Abstracts for presentation at the 2018 Annual Educational Conference. We spoke with Dr. Yeo about her project and future plans at the Poster Reception on Thursday evening, March 1.

A Message from Dr. Thomas J. Nasca

Dr. Nasca addresses racial unrest in the United States and identifies how the ACGME can take on the challenging work required to root out racism and injustice, and foster equity, mutual understanding, kindness, and justice in medicine.

ACGME Announces New Diversity and Inclusion Award

This new award, which will be given in 2021, recognizes efforts to achieve diversity and inclusion in graduate medical education.

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