Proposed Program Requirements
The following Program Requirements and accompanying Impact Statements are posted for review and comment, here:
Comment Deadline: July 30, 2025
Common Program Requirements (Interim Revision)
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2026 ACGME Annual Educational Conference
February 19-21, 2026, San Diego, California
NEW! ACGME Requirements Reformatting Update
As the ACGME announced in February, as part of its digital transformation efforts, all ACGME Requirements documents have been reformatted. As of July 1, 2025, the reformatted requirements will take effect and the ACGME will no longer use the roman numeral outline structure historically in place.
As a reminder, the content of the Requirements is not changing, just the formatting and numbering structure, and the ACGME is providing crosswalk documents mapping old reference numbers to new ones for each set of Requirements. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), applications, and related materials will also be updated in the coming months.
Access reformatted Requirements and associated crosswalks, FAQs, and applications on the respective Common Program Requirements, Specialties, Osteopathic Recognition, Sponsoring Institution-Based Fellowships, Non-Standard Training Recognition, Combined Programs, and Institutional Applications and Requirements pages of the ACGME website.
Additionally, a modification was made to the ACGME competencies section (4.4.-4.5.) in the reformatted Common Program Requirements and all specialty-/subspecialty-specific Program Requirements to clarify that Patient Care and Procedural Skills in a single competency. These updates are reflected in the reformatted Program Requirements and changes are indicated in red font in the associated crosswalk documents that are posted on the respective Common Program Requirements and Specialty Program Requirements, FAQs, and Applications pages. The supporting materials will be updated in the coming months.
NEW! Selected Topics Across Program Requirements Updated
The Selected Topics Across Program Requirements documents for Coordinator Dedicated Time, Core Faculty Dedicated Time, Program Leadership Dedicated Time, Number of Faculty, Program Director Qualifications, Resident/Fellow Scholarly Activity, Independent Practice, Direct Supervision Using Telecommunication, and Faculty Qualifications have been updated to reflect the specialty-/subspecialty-specific Program Requirements in effect as of July 1, 2025. All current Selected Topics Across Program Requirements documents can be found on the Institutional Applications and Requirements page of the website, under the "Selected Topics Across Program Requirements" heading.
NEW! Deadline to Submit CLER Blackout Weeks: July 26, 2025
The window for submitting CLER visit blackout weeks is now open through July 26, 2025 for blocking off dates in the period highlighted below. Sponsoring Institutions can submit up to four blackout weeks during this period.
Upcoming Windows for Entering Blackout Weeks
- July 1-26: Submit requests for October-December 2025
- October 1-26: Submit requests for January-March 2026
- January 1-26: Submit requests for April-June 2026
- April 1-26: Submit requests for July-September 2026
To enter blackout dates in ADS, click here. Review more information and common questions/answers regarding CLER blackout weeks here.
Email questions to CLER@acgme.org.
NEW! Clinician Educator Journal Club
Next Session: July 17, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central
Article: Music and Medicine in Concert
Speaker: Nara Miriam Michaelson, MD, MS
This group meets online on the third Thursday of each month to discuss journal articles and timely topics in medical education. Participants should read the article ahead of time and come with questions.
Continuing medical education (CME) is now available for attending these meetings. View CME information.
Medically Underserved Areas and Populations (MUA/P) Interest Group
Next Session: July 15, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central
Topic: Partnerships in Underserved GME: I/T/U Organizations
I/T/U organizations are Indian Health Service (IHS), tribal health services, and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs).
I/T/U organizations are Indian Health Service (IHS), tribal health services, and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs).
These Zoom calls are for GME community members involved in addressing the needs of MUA/Ps, which are places or communities with groups of people who have unmet health or health care needs. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month and is open to the entire GME community.
ADS Annual Update Schedule and Changes
The Academic Year 2025-2026 ADS Annual Update will take place between July and September 2025, and Sponsoring Institutions and programs will receive an initial notification email at the beginning of the reporting timeframe noting all Annual Update requirements and respective deadlines. By July 1, each program's Annual Update timeframe will appear in ADS on the right-hand side of the screen under “Program” > “Important Dates.”
In keeping with the commitment to reduce burden on Sponsoring Institutions and programs, several reporting requirements have been removed. A notable change is removal of the faculty scholarly activity data collection, which has been replaced with two new questions about faculty scholarship.
Resources, including a 2025-2026 ADS Annual Update Overview, Summary of Changes, FAQs, and a Schedule by Specialty, are available in the Annual Update section of the ADS Help Center.
Email questions to ADS@acgme.org.
Coordinator Advisory Group Nominations
The ACGME is accepting nominations for the Coordinator Advisory Group, which serves as a consultative body to the ACGME administration concerning coordinator, GME, learning environment, and accreditation matters. Members will serve three-year terms, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029.
Additional information is on the Coordinator Advisory Group web page, including the Coordinator Advisory Group charge, information about the nomination process, and a link to the nomination submission portal.
Completed nomination materials are due August 15, 2025.
NEW! ADS Annual Update Guide for Osteopathic Recognition Updated
The document is now available under the Announcements heading in the Osteopathic Recognition section of the ACGME website.
TWO WEEKS! 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.
Family Medicine Data Entry
Family medicine programs can now input data via the ACGME Case Log System. Programs must verify that data has been entered for all residents and that graduating residents are marked as complete in the Resident Roster in ADS by August 1, 2025.
A tutorial video and FAQs are available on the Documents and Resources page of the Family Medicine section of the ACGME website.
Hand Surgery (Plastic Surgery) Case Log Update
Effective now and retroactively for Academic Year 2024-2025, hand surgery (plastic surgery) cases will be reported by procedure, which will count multiple procedures performed during a single case. This change will enable all tracked CPT codes entered into ADS and the Case Log System to be reflected in ADS reports.
Contact Review Committee staff members (contact details are on the Plastic Surgery section of the website) with questions.
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery International Rotation FAQs
FAQs on international rotations in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery, neurotology, and pediatric otolaryngology are available on the Documents and Resources page in the Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery section of the website.
Email questions to Accreditation Administrator Deanna Eallonardo.
ACGME Seeks Resident/Fellow Members
The following Review and Recognitio Committees seek nominations for resident members. Terms begin July 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2028.
NEW! Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Kayla Stroner
Deadline: August 29, 2025
NEW! Osteopathic Recognition
Details: Additional information is available under Announcements in the Osteopathic Recognition section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Kayla Stroner
Deadline: August 15, 2025
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.
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
Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Details: Additional information is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Jennifer Luna
Deadline: August 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
UPDATED! Leadership Skills Training Program for Chief Residents
Session: August 13-15, 2025
This three-day program in Chicago provides a transitional experience into the role of chief resident. It introduces concepts to enhance individual effectiveness in a leadership role and is open to chief residents from all medical and surgical specialties.
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! Journal of Graduate Medical Education Articles of the Week
Evaluating Teaching Health Center Planning and Development: Unlocking and Sustaining the Full Potential of the Teaching Health Center Program
Emily M. Hawes, PharmD, BCPS, CPP; Mukesh Adhikari, MPH; Jacob Rains, MPH; et al.
This study examined the outcomes of the Teaching Health Center Planning and Development program, which aims to increase access to primary and behavioral health care by expanding GME in underserved, community-based settings. Findings show that the program has established a significant number of new teaching health center residency programs in counties with high Medicaid eligibility and mental health provider shortages.
Stuart Slavin, MD, MEd; Julie Beckerdite, MBA; April L. McGuire, MMHPE, C-TAGME; et al.
This study highlights the significant stressors faced by GME program coordinators and outlines seven key intervention areas—including workload management, professional development, supportive relationships, and self-advocacy—that can improve coordinator well-being and job satisfaction. The authors emphasize that institutional strategies and culture shifts are essential to retain coordinators and sustain a healthy, effective GME workforce.
Anna Ketan Shah, MD; Paul O’Rourke, MD, MPH; Colleen Christmas, MD
The authors of this New Idea study piloted a "Whole Person Care" clinical note template to help resident physicians use the electronic health record to better understand and address patients’ goals, values, and social determinants of health. Preliminary results suggest potential improvements in physician well-being and meaning in work, highlighting the need for streamlined templates to enhance future adoption.