Leadership

#ACGME2022 Session Preview: Converting Data to Information in GME Diversity

Join a discussion with William McDade, MD, PhD; Anita Blanchard, MD; and Donna Lamb, DHSc, MBA, BSN,  to learn about the impact of data to drive diversity within graduate medical education (GME) at the 2022 ACGME Annual Educational Conference.

March 2022

January 18, 2022

This week's e-Communication includes information on the 2022 Annual Educational Conference, Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME) articles, ACGME program requirements available for review and comment, and more.

January 2022

What Is ACGME Equity Matters?

In July 2021, and in support of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the ACGME proudly and formally announced ACGME Equity MattersTM, a new initiative that introduces a framework for continuous learning and process improvement in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and anti-racism practices.

November 2021
ACGME Vice President, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Bonnie Simpson Mason, MD, FAAOS

Mary Klingensmith, MD Named New Senior Vice President, Accreditation

The ACGME welcomes Mary E. Klingensmith, MD as the Senior Vice President, Accreditation. Dr. Klingensmith will oversee the accreditation process and standards for ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs across the country.

October 2021

ACGME Mourns the Loss of Board Director Dr. Leon L. Haley Jr.

With profound sadness, appreciation, and gratitude, the ACGME mourns the unexpected passing of Leon L. Haley Jr., MD, MHSA, CPE, FACEP, FACHE, a member of the ACGME Board of Directors since September 2020.
July 2021

Dr. Thomas J. Nasca Receives Distinguished Service Award from The Federation of State Medical Boards

ACGME President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Thomas J. Nasca received the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) 2020 Distinguished Service Award recognizing “the highest level of service, commitment and contribution to the FSMB; the advancement of the profession of medical licensure and discipline; and the strengthening and enhancement of public protection.”

June 2021

ACGME-I Welcomes James A. Arrighi, MD, as New President and CEO

Today ACGME International (ACGME-I) announced James A. Arrighi, MD as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2021.
June 2021

Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer William A. McDade, MD, PhD Appears on Black Men in White Coats Podcast with Dr. Dale

Dr. McDade joined Dr. Dale Okorodudu to discuss how he got into medicine growing up in Chicago, being the only African American in his class in medical school, his work on sickle cell disease, the work being done at ACGME, playing basketball with President Barack Obama, and much more.

April 2021

My Conference Experience: Q and A with ACGME Board Chair Dr. Karen Nichols

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.

April 2021
Dr. Nichols

ACGME President and CEO Dr. Thomas J. Nasca Appears on Rural Health Matters to Discuss COVID-19 and GME

Dr. Nasca joined UNMC and UNO Chancellor Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold on RFD-TV’s Rural Health Matters to discuss the pandemic’s effects on rural America, graduate medical education, physician well-being, the current state of the US health care system, and more.

April 2021