Karen J. Nichols, DO, MA, MACOI, FACP, CS-F is the current Chair of the ACGME Board of Directors, having assumed this role in September 2020. We asked Dr. Nichols to talk about her professional experience, her role, and her experience with the ACGME’s first-ever virtual Annual Educational Conference.

This week's e-Communication includes information on the Annual Educational Conference Calls for Sessions, information on direct supervision using telecommunications technology, and Review and Comment opportunities. 

In the poster, Waging War Against Physician Burnout: Overcoming the Barriers of Military Medicine with Personalized Patient Care Boards, presented at the 2021 ACGME Annual Educational Conference, Dr. Jessika Weber and colleagues present their project that looked at how customized care boards in pediatric patient rooms are helping young patients.

Nick Yaghmour is the Associate Director for Well-Being and Milestones Research at the ACGME. We asked him about his experience with the conference, his role, and what else he's working on.

In the poster, Addressing Physician Shortage in Medically Underserved Areas through a Rural Residency Program Collaboration, Dr. Douglas Nolan explored how osteopathic physician residents may be able to bridge that gap in care as they complete their education.

A Q and A with one of the facilitators of the ACGME's Renewal 2025 retreat, taking place September 10-12, 2025.

This interview in the Partnerships to Establish and Sustain Rural GME series features Dr. Paulette Wehner of the Marshall Community Health Consortium.

The second post in the Educating Educators series, which shares information about and stories from ACGME faculty development efforts and courses.

A collection of resources to promote well-being, foster professional growth, and ensure a smooth start at the transition into a new academic year.

A Q and A with Dr. Dink Jardine in a series recognizing ACGME volunteers during National Volunteer Month.