ACGME President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Thomas J. Nasca received the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) 2020 Distinguished Service Award recognizing “the highest level of service, commitment and contribution to the FSMB; the advancement of the profession of medical licensure and discipline; and the strengthening and enhancement of public protection.”

This special edition of the weekly e-Communication includes COVID-19 News including additional Frequently Asked Questions, information on the Sponsoring Institution Idea Exchange, Review and Recognition Committee News, and more.

This special edition of the ACGME's weekly e-Communication includes a statement on personal protective equipment and new Frequently Asked Questions the ACGME is receiving regarding accreditation and recognition activities during the pandemic crisis.

Anita Akbar Ali, MD’s poster, Child Abuse Curriculum for Anesthesiology Residents, presented at the 2020 ACGME Annual Educational Conference, reports on the knowledge, attitude, confidence, and commitment residents had about reporting child abuse before and after participating in the curriculum.

Brooks J. Obr, MD, MME's poster, “The Paradox of Resident Physician Leadership Education: ‘It’s very important and I’m already quite satisfied with my skill set,’” presented at the 2020 ACGME Annual Educational Conference, explores residents’ and fellows’ attitudes toward leadership education.

Laura Barbo, senior educational specialist on the Educational Activities team in the ACGME’s Department of Education and Organizational Development talks about her role in the Annual Educational Conference and shares her conference experience.

The ACGME created a new section of its website dedicated to information about ACGME activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.