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Information about accreditation and recognition, including for applications, site visits, and review and comment, is organized for easy access by programs and institutions.
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Documents, resources, Review and Recognition Committee information, and committee staff contact details are provided within each specialty section for that specialty and its associated subspecialties.

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Residents and Fellows

Access information about the Council of Review Committee Residents, the Back to Bedside initiative, how to report concerns to the ACGME, support resources for resident and fellow well-being, and more.

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Residents and Fellows Overview
The revised Guide to the Common Program Requirements Fellowship version is now available. Take advantage of this detailed, searchable reference tool.
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Milestones

Review the Milestones by specialty or subspecialty, as well as Milestones resources and national reports, and find opportunities to engage with the ACGME on Milestones development and review.

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Milestones Overview
The revised Guide to the Common Program Requirements Fellowship version is now available. Take advantage of this detailed, searchable reference tool.
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Improvement and Initiatives

The ACGME’s commitment to continuous improvement of graduate medical education is demonstrated through initiatives and activities that support its Mission.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Medically Underserved Areas and Populations

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Sponsoring Institution 2025
Save the date for the National Learning Community of Sponsoring Institutions meeting, October 8-9, 2024, in Chicago.
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Education and Resources
Education and Resources

Review information about educational offerings, such as the ACGME Annual Educational Conference, courses, workshops, national meetings, and other resources.
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Guide to the Common Program Requirements

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COVID-19 Guidance

Journal of Graduate Medical Education

Opioid Use Disorder

Physician Well-Being

Summit on Medical Education in Nutrition
Save the Date for the National Learning Community of Sponsoring Institutions meeting, October 8-9, 2024, in Chicago.
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The ACGME and Global Health: The Concept of Glocalization in Health Care Provision

Glocalization impacts the health care and health care education sectors in numerous ways, each with assorted benefits and challenges.

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November 2023

Engaging with ACGME Staff Members and Leaders at #ACGME2024

This post highlights opportunities to connect with ACGME staff members at the 2024 ACGME Annual Educational Conference.

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November 2023

Journal Notes: JGME Career Transition Rip Outs Offer Advice and Guidance

This post in the Journal Notes series takes a look back on past Rip Outs that offer job search advice to resident/fellow physicians.

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November 2023

ACGME Answers: Understanding the Role of the ACGME in Resident/Fellow Pay

This brief post clarifies the ACGME’s role with regards to who controls and determines compensation for resident and fellows physicians.

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October 2023

#ACGME2024 Full-Day Courses Set the Tone for a Meaningful Conference Experience

The Full-Day Course schedule at the 2024 ACGME Annual Educational Conference has expanded to six areas, with content for each curated specifically for distinctive audiences.

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October 2023

ACGME Equity Matters: Building a Diverse Physician Workforce

ACGME Equity Matters™ supplies a framework for continuous learning and process improvement in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and antiracism practices, and is currently looking for applicants for the program's next Learning Community cohort.

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October 2023

Connect and Network at #ACGME2024!

An overview of some of what’s planned to support attendees' networking at the 2024 ACGME Annual Educational Conference.

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October 2023

Building Connections, Leading Change

The second ACGME National Learning Community of Sponsoring Institutions convened September 19-20, 2023 with an impressive lineup of speakers and sessions designed to address the evolving landscape of graduate medical education (GME) and health care leadership for institutions.

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October 2023