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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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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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Save the date for the National Learning Community of Sponsoring Institutions meeting, October 8-9, 2024, in Chicago.
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Save the Date for the National Learning Community of Sponsoring Institutions meeting, October 8-9, 2024, in Chicago.
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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.

Blog

November 2023

November 6, 2023

This week's e-Communication includes information on the 2024 ACGME Awards receipients; the 10-Year Accreditation Site Visit and Self-Study; and more.

e-Communication

November 2023

This week's announcements include actions taken at the October meeting of the ACGME Board of Directors; information on the 2024 ACGME Annual Educational Conference; an update to Accreditation Site Visit and Self-Study processes for programs; and more.

e-Communication

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

Connect and Network at #ACGME2024!

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

Blog

October 2023

October 9, 2023

This edition of the e-Communication includes information about the ACGME Data Resource Book 2022-2023; the Annual Report; the latest National Health Equity Grand Rounds event; and Review Committee news.

e-Communication

October 2023

#ACGME2024: Join Us in Orlando!

The ACGME is excited to welcome the graduate medical education (GME) community to Orlando, Florida for the 2024 Annual Educational Conference.

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October 2023

October 2, 2023

Learn about the Annual Educational Conference, an upcoming workshop about the Direct Observation Toolkit, entering Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) Program blackout dates, and more.

e-Communication

October 2023

September 25, 2023

This week's e-Communication includes the Call for Abstracts for the ACGME Annual Educational Conference; the Journal of Graduate Medical Education's Call for New Ideas, and more.

e-Communication

September 2023

A Look at What’s Available at #ACGME2024 for International Attendees

Read an overview and highlight reel of some of what the 2024 ACGME Annual Educational Conference will offer, and about the numerous opportunities available to attendees from across the globe.

Blog

September 2023