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Honoring Excellence: Q and A with John W. Engstrom, MD

2024 Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Awardee Dr. John Engstrom is the Betty Anker Fife Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, and program director of the adult neurology residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

ACGME Answers: Establishing New Sponsoring Institutions and Accredited Programs

What does it take to begin a new accredited institution or program? This blog tries to clarify the accreditation process for new institutions and programs with a general timeline and helpful links.

A Letter to the Medical Community from Dr. Thomas J. Nasca

ACGME President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP addresses those working in the medical profession in acknowledgement of National Doctors' Day 2020.

Updated: Supplemental Guidance Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic, ACGME Accreditation, and Sponsoring Institution Emergency Categorization

The ACGME is issuing supplemental guidance regarding how a Sponsoring Institution’s days in Emergency Category status will be counted; protection of resident, fellow, and faculty member health and safety; and assessment of residents and fellows.

Recognition of Non-Standard Training for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Physicians to Transition to the ACGME
The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®), American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS®), and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME®) has announced a change in the process for recognition of non-standard training as it relates to the J-1 visa program administered by ECFMG. 
Update on Dedicated Time Requirements and Reduction of Burden
The ACGME Board approved focused revisions to Section II of the Common Program Requirements related to dedicated time for program directors, assistant/associate program directors, program coordinators, and core faculty members.
ACGME Reaffirms its Four Ongoing Requirement Priorities during COVID-19 Pandemic

As the nation and world face the evolving COVID-19 (SARS COV2) crisis, the ACGME has granted a significant degree of flexibility to accredited Sponsoring Institutions and programs to realign their resident and fellow workforce to meet the increased clinical demands created by the pandemic. This flexibility with expectations is provided consistent with the ACGME’s commitment to patient safety and resident/fellow safety.