NEW! Board of Directors: Requirement Revisions Approved
At its June meeting, the Board of Directors approved the following:
Major revision of the Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Ophthalmology, effective July 1, 2026. The Requirements are available under the “Program Requirements Effective 7/1/2026” heading on the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications page of the Ophthalmology section of the ACGME website.
Major revision of the Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, effective July 1, 2026. The Requirements are available under the “Program Requirements Effective 7/1/2026” heading on the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications page of the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics sections of the ACGME website.
Modification to the Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, effective July 1, 2025. The Requirements are available under the “Program Requirements Effective 7/1/2025” heading on the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications page of the Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Radiation Oncology sections of the ACGME website.
Modification to the Institutional Requirements, effective July 1, 2025. The Requirements are available under the “Reformatted Institutional Requirements Effective 7/1/2025” heading on the Institutional Application and Requirements page of the ACGME website.
Modification to the Osteopathic Recognition Requirements, effective July 1, 2025. The Requirements are available under the “Reformatted Recognition Requirements Effective 7/1/2025” heading on the Osteopathic Recognition page of the ACGME website.
Review and Comment: Proposed Program Requirements
The following Program Requirements and accompanying Impact Statements are posted for review and comment, here:
NEW! Comment Deadline: July 30, 2025
Common Program Requirements (Interim Revision)
WEDNESDAY! Comment Deadline: June 18, 2025
Transplant Nephrology
NEXT WEEK! Upcoming Major Revision of the Osteopathic Recognition Requirements
The Osteopathic Recognition Committee will soon begin work on the 10-year major revision of the Osteopathic Recognition Requirements. To inform the next set of Recognition Requirements, a series of activities designed to gather relevant information is planned.
As this work begins, the ACGME seeks current Directors of Osteopathic Education (DOEs) and/or current program directors from programs with Osteopathic Recognition who are interested in participating in a one-on-one, one-hour interview to provide their perspective on the future of Osteopathic Recognition.
The ACGME is also seeking current DOEs and/or program directors from programs with Osteopathic Recognition who are interested in participating in the Osteopathic Recognition Stakeholder Summit, scheduled to take place in person in Chicago in 2026 (date TBA).
TWO WEEKS! Upcoming Major Revision of Program Requirements for Emergency Medical Services
The Review Committee for Emergency Medicine invites comments related to specific requirements or topics that should be addressed as revisions are developed. In particular, the Review Committee invites comments related to what the subspecialty will look like in the future, and the competencies, resources, and personnel necessary to create physicians who will practice in this subspecialty.
Changes to the ACGME Common Program Requirements are not within the purview of the Review Committee and, therefore, comments related to Common Program Requirements, indicated by bold font in the Requirements document, should not be submitted and will not be considered.
Access the requirements on the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications page of the Emergency Medicine section of the website.
NEW DEADLINE! Upcoming Major Revision of Program Requirements for Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology
The Review Committee for Dermatology invites comments related to specific requirements or topics that should be addressed as revisions are developed. In particular, the Review Committee invites comments related to what the subspecialty will look like in the future, and the competencies, resources, and personnel necessary to create physicians who will practice in this subspecialty.
Changes to the ACGME Common Program Requirements are not within the purview of the Review Committee and, therefore, comments related to Common Program Requirements, indicated by bold font in the Requirements document, should not be submitted and will not be considered.
Access the requirements on the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications page of the Dermatology section of the website.
Gynecologic Oncology Case Log Update
The Review Committee for Obstetrics and Gynecology would like to inform the community that procedural minimums have now been set for gynecologic oncology fellowships. The Accreditation Data System (ADS) will be updated by August 1, 2025, and the new minimums will be in effect immediately. However, the new procedural minimums will not be enforced until review of the 2027 graduate data to give programs time to acclimate. While it is not anticipated that programs will have difficulty meeting the new minimums, any challenges should be addressed in the Major Changes and Other Updates section of the ADS Annual Update.
After August 1, 2025, programs are advised to review the updated Case Log Instructions: Gynecologic Oncology document, available on the Documents and Resources page of the Obstetrics and Gynecology section of the ACGME website.
Email questions to Executive Director Laura Huth.
TWO WEEKS! ADS and Case Log System Downtime due to Academic Year Rollover
ADS and Case Logs will be unavailable from Friday, June 27 at 11:59 p.m. Central until approximately 4:00 p.m. Central on Saturday, June 28 to convert to the 2025-2026 Academic Year.
After 4:00 p.m. on June 28, the ACGME's data systems will reflect Academic Year 2025-2026, and all residents and fellows will have an unconfirmed status.
TWO WEEKS! Milestones Reporting Window
The Milestones reporting window is open through June 27. Milestones assessments can be submitted via ADS at any point during the reporting window. FAQs can be found on the ACGME website.
Email technical questions to ADS@acgme.org.
TWO WEEKS! ACGME Seeks Appeals Panel Members
The ACGME is seeking physicians to serve on standing Appeals Panels for the following specialties:
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Institutional Review
- Ophthalmology
- Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
- Radiation Oncology
Apply by June 30, 2025.
Applicant Criteria
- Must be certified by the relevant American Board of Medical Specialties member board or American Osteopathic Association certifying board.
- Must be able to devote sufficient time to the Appeals Panel work.
- Should have at least three years’ experience as a program director, department chair, associate/assistant program director, and/or core faculty member.
- Applicants not currently serving in one of these roles may be considered if they held one of these positions within the last three years.
- Applicants’ programs must have a status of Continued Accreditation.
Email Senior Administrator, Governance, Appeals, Policies, and Procedures Lisa Davis for more information.
ACGME Seeks Resident/Fellow Members
The following Review Committees seek nominations for resident members. Terms begin July 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2028.
Anesthesiology
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Anesthesiology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Deneen McCall
Deadline: August 22, 2025
Family Medicine
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Family Medicine section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Sandra Benitez
Deadline: August 1, 2025
Medical Genetics and Genomics
Details: Additional information is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Medical Genetics and Genomics section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Rebecca Fessler
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Neurological Surgery
Details: Additional information is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Neurological Surgery section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Jennifer Luna
Deadline: August 1, 2025
Nuclear Medicine
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Nuclear Medicine section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Bianca Andino
Deadline: November 1, 2025
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Details: Additional information is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Obstetrics and Gynecology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Shellie Bardgett
Deadline: July 25, 2025
Ophthalmology
Details: Additional information is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Ophthalmology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Shellie Bardgett
Deadline: July 25, 2025
Plastic Surgery
Details: Additional information is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Plastic Surgery section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Aimee Morales
Deadline: August 15, 2025
Radiation Oncology
Details: Additional information is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Radiation Oncology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Deneen McCall
Deadline: August 22, 2025
Institutional Review Committee (IRC) Nominations Open
The IRC seeks two new designated institutional official (DIO) members. Candidates must be current or previous DIOs and they may self-nominate or be nominated by individuals or organizations. The new committee members' terms will begin July 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2032.
Details: Additional information, including the nomination form, is available on the Institutional Review Committee page of the ACGME website.
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Contact: irc@acgme.org
NEW! Self-Empowerment Workshop for Coordinators
Session: July 14-July 22
Details: This seven-day online workshop includes one interactive, live session on July 17 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Central. Participants must begin Day 1 on July 14.
Learn practical strategies for acting as a leader in the coordinator role, successful networking, overcoming challenges to professionalism, promoting achievements, and effectively navigating complex interpersonal situations.
This free workshop is repeated monthly.
Email questions to virtualevents@acgme.org.
Becoming an Osteopathic Physician Learning Path
This new online offering is a linear, self-paced learning experience meant for individuals in all GME roles who wish to expand their knowledge of the path and requirements for becoming an osteopathic physician.
The learning path is available at no cost to the GME community through the ACGME’s online learning portal, Learn at ACGME.
TWO WEEKS! Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment
Participants learn how to build effective assessment programs for their residency or fellowship, with topics including assessment methods, feedback, direct observation, Clinical Competency Committees, and more.
The course is being held in a split format July 23-25 and October 15-17 (registrants attend on all session dates). Registration closes June 27.
SAVE THE DATE! Spring 2026 Course
March 29-April 3, 2026
Email facultydevelopment@acgme.org with questions or to be notified when registration opens for the spring 2026 course.
Faculty Development Hubs
The ACGME collaborates with institutions and organizations in the US and abroad to offer scaled, tailored versions of its Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment course. See below for open courses and visit the Faculty Development Hubs web page for more information.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (in person; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (virtual; Lansing, Michigan)
Stanford University (virtual; Stanford, California)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (in person; Nashville, Tennessee)
Yale University (hybrid; New Haven, Connecticut)
NEW! JGME Article of the Week
Kyler M. Godwin, PhD, MPH; Asma Ali, PhD; Larry Laufman, EdD; Ellen M. Friedman, MD
To integrate professionalism in the learning environment through formal education and programming, Baylor College of Medicine established the Center for Professionalism in 2013. This Brief Report provides details of development of the Center and educational content provided to individuals.