Common Program Requirements
Dr. William McDade Appears on AMA Moving Medicine Video Series to Discuss ACGME Efforts to Amplify Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in GME
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer William A. McDade, MD, PhD joined the AMA to discuss the new common program requirements, resources, and goals relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
July 6, 2021
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.
ACGME Statement on the Executive Order on Race and Sex Stereotyping
The ACGME has released a statement opposing the Presidential Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping issued September 22, 2020. The ACGME will continue to enforce and enhance its requirements to promote safe and inclusive clinical and work environments in institutions to ensure delivery of high-quality care to the patients and communities they serve.
ACGME Responds to the House Ways and Means Committee Request for Information on Resident and Fellow Education on Racial Health Equity
The ACGME responded to a letter from the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, updating the committee on the steps the ACGME is taking to address racial health inequities in the United States.
ACGME e-Communication - July 13, 2020
This edition of the <em>e-Communication</em> features the recent actions from the ACGME Board of Directors, information on remote site visits, Review and Comment, and nomination solicitations for public and resident Review Committee members.
The ACGME Common Program Requirements and COVID-19
The ACGME recognizes and appreciates the heroic response of hospitals and physicians in the worsening COVID-19 pandemic in New York State. With that acknowledgement, the ACGME Common Program Requirements (Section VI.F.) remain in place nationally.
ACGME Response to COVID-19: Clarification regarding Telemedicine and ACGME Surveys
Two areas where the GME community is seeking additional guidance and clarification from the ACGME are telemedicine and the ACGME Resident/Fellow and Faculty Surveys. Here we provide further explanation on these two topics.
A Message from ACGME President and CEODr. Thomas J. Nasca
Dr. Nasca updates the graduate medical education committee on topics related to physician well-being, streamlining our data collection processes, and the upcoming Resident and Faculty Surveys.
After limits on residency work hours, did doctors perform worse? New study says no
Stat News reports on a study that indicates patient outcomes and care quality are similar for physicians whose resident/fellow training had a work week capped at 80 hours, as those who worked 100-hour work weeks.
Osteopathic Training, Certification Recognized in New ACGME Common Program Requirements
The American Osteopathic Association’s blog, The DO, summarized the revised Common Program Requirements, which go into effect July 1.
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