Well-Being
A Conversation with Tim Brigham on Leadership, Legacy, and the Future
A conversation with Dr. Timothy P. Brigham upon his retirement from the ACGME, looking back on his impact and legacy, and forward to what comes next.
ACGME Honors Timothy P. Brigham on His Retirement
The ACGME proudly announces the retirement of Chief Education Officer and Special Advisor to the President and Chief Executive Officer Timothy P. Brigham, MDiv, MS, PhD. Dr. Brigham has been a guiding force in shaping graduate medical education (GME), advancing faculty development, and championing physician well-being for almost two decades.
Caring for Those Who Care
As September is National Suicide Prevention Month, the ACGME is taking the opportunity to reiterate its commitment to supporting mental health and well-being.
Dr. Stuart Slavin Appears on Rx for Success Podcast Discussing Physician Well-Being and Burnout
Dr. Dael Waxman speaks with Dr. Stuart Slavin, ACGME’s Vice President for Well-Being, about the systemic drivers of distress in medical education and the structural reforms needed to support physician mental health. Dr. Slavin shares insights from his work at St. Louis University and discusses how the ACGME is embedding well-being into accreditation standards.
Resources for GME During the Academic Year Transition Period
A collection of resources to promote well-being, foster professional growth, and ensure a smooth start at the transition into a new academic year.
New Study Highlights Mental Health and Job Satisfaction Challenges Among GME Coordinators
Results recently published from a national survey of more than 6,000 graduate medical education (GME) program and institutional coordinators, led by members of the ACGME Well-Being team and published in Academic Medicine, reveal concerning levels of depression, anxiety, and burnout—underscoring the urgent need for greater support and recognition of these essential professionals.
Study Published in JAMA Shows Leading Causes of Death Among Residents and Fellows in the US
Researchers at the ACGME, Duke University, and Maastricht University published the results of a comprehensive study examining the leading causes of death for residents and fellows, building on a similar study completed in 2017.
Improving Physician Well-Being, Restoring Meaning in Medicine
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this month the ACGME will shine a spotlight on resources for enhancing the well-being of all in the GME community.
Behind the Poster: An Interview with Dipti Chrastka, LMFT
Q and A with #ACGME2025 poster presenter Dipti Chrastka, LMFT, on her team's study on "Enhancing Resident Well-Being with Lightbox Therapy."
Behind the Poster: An Interview with Liza Marie Garcia, BSW
A Q and A with #ACGME2025 poster presenter Liza Marie Garcia, BSW, on her team's "Emotional Intelligence Workshop as a Preventative Approach to Reduce Resident Burnout."
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