Newsroom and Blog Updates on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Dr. Pilar Ortega Joins ABC 7 Chicago to Discuss the Need for More Latina and Latino Physicians

Dr. Ortega addresses the underrepresentation and scarcity of Latina and Latino physicians, the importance of language proficiency standards, and the ACGME's role in preparing diverse physicians for the future.

October 2023

Medpage Today: How to (Legally) Diversify the Healthcare Workforce

The ACGME is mentioned in a Medpage Today article discussing organizations which have reaffirmed their commitment to diversifying the healthcare workforce in light of the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.

August 2023

August 7, 2023

Learn about the upcoming Call for Abstracts for the 2024 Annual Educational Conference; listen to the latest episode of the "Hot Topics in MedEd" podcast; participate in Review and Comment; and more.

August 2023

July 31, 2023

This week's e-Communication includes numerous deadlines for nominations for Review Committees; Review and Comment; a continuing education survey; and information on upcoming Health Equity Grand Rounds.

July 2023

ACGME Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Dr. William McDade Joins AMA Webinar Panel to Discuss Affirmative Action in Medical Education

In response to the June 29, 2023, U.S. Supreme Court ruling that prohibits race-conscious admissions policies, the AMA convened a group of thought leaders in medical education and health equity.

July 2023

July 24, 2023

Learn about the next Health Equity Grand Rounds, access the ACGME's new Improving Assessment Using Direct Observation Toolkit, and check out upcoming deadlines for nominations for Review and Recognition Commitee Members.

July 2023

Follow-Up to Dr. Nasca’s June 13 Letter to the Community after Supreme Court Decision Regarding College Admissions and Race

In a follow-up to his June 13 Letter to the Community addressing the accreditation implications of the Students for Fair Admissions, Inc v. President and Fellows of Harvard College Supreme Court decision, Dr. Thomas J. Nasca reaffirms the ACGME's commitment to its requirements around diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

July 2023

Letter to the GME Community from Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP, President and Chief Executive Officer of the ACGME: Why Workforce Diversity Matters to Health Care and Graduate Medical Education

Letter to the Community from ACGME President & CEO Dr. Thomas J. Nasca discussing accreditation implications of an upcoming Supreme Court decision and reinforcing the ACGME's commitment to its Mission, including support of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within graduate medical educaiton.

June 2023

May 8, 2023

This week's e-Communication includes information on the upcoming Call for Sessions for the 2024 ACGME Annual Educational Conference; Review and Comment; office hours to discuss the rural data enhancement project; and more.

May 2023

March 27, 2023

This week's e-Communication includes details about an extention on the Barbara Ross-Lee, DO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award; a virtual well-being event for program directors on April 11, and more.

March 2023