NOW OPEN! #ACGME2026 Call for Sessions
The ACGME Annual Educational Conference is the premier event for graduate medical education (GME) professionals. Have an innovative process, a compelling success story, or expertise to share? The Annual Educational Conference is the place to make an impact.
Submit a session proposal for the 2026 ACGME Annual Educational Conference today! Accepted sessions will be presented Thursday, February 19 through Saturday, February 21, 2026, in San Diego, California.
Click the links below for more information:
The submission portal will close Thursday, June 12, at 5:00 p.m. Central for Concurrent Sessions and the Coordinator Forum Full-Day Course.
The submission portal will close Tuesday, June 10, at 5:00 p.m. Central for the Osteopathic Recognition Full-Day Course.
Questions?
Annual Educational Conference: acgmeconference@acgme.org
Coordinator Forum Full-Day Course: coordinatorforum@acgme.org
Osteopathic Recognition Full-Day Course: SingleGME@acgme.org
NEW! ACGME Cloud | Analytics – Explore Public Data – Part 2 Is Live
The release of Explore Public Data – Part 2 provides expanded access to key data insights through a modern, user-friendly interface, including:
- Program Directors and Faculty Data
- Graduating and Leaving Residents/Fellows Data
- Active Residents/Fellows Data
Note that dates are subject to change.
Ready to try out the new features? Visit ACGME Cloud | Analytics – Explore Public Data. See the Training and Support pages for additional resources on how to use all of the Public Data features.
Email questions and feedback to ACGMECloud@acgme.org.
NEW! Combined Program Accreditation Opt-In Deadline Approaching
Combined programs currently listed in the Accreditation Data System (ADS) that wish to opt into ACGME accreditation must do so before July 1, 2025.
Opt-in status is not confirmed until programs receive correspondence in ADS of their Initial Accreditation, effective July 1, 2025. As described in the FAQs, residents or fellows who enter an unaccredited combined program after June 30, 2026, will not be considered to be enrolled in an ACGME-accredited program.
The opt-in process applies only to the combined formats being accredited by the ACGME, as listed on the Combined Programs web page. Contact the certifying boards with questions regarding other formats or the board certification eligibility of individual graduates.
Email accreditation@acgme.org with any questions or for assistance with completing the opt-in process.
NEW! Plastic Surgery International Rotation Application Process
The Review Committee revised its international rotation application process. In lieu of requesting approval for their own rotation, integrated and independent plastic surgery programs can propose a rotation at another ACGME-accredited plastic surgery residency program's established rotation site.
The revised process is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Plastic Surgery section of the website.
NEW! Radiology Supervision Policy Guidance Available
The Review Committee has clarified expectations regarding required elements of a supervision policy, including definitions, resident assessment for progressive authority, and communication with supervising faculty members. This guidance also includes key reminders for interventional radiology – integrated programs and programs approved for the clinical year.
The information is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Radiology section of the ACGME website.
Email question to Associate Executive Director Jenny Campbell.
TUESDAY! Non-Standard Training (NST) Program Office Hours
Session: May 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central
Zoom Link: Click to Participate
These office hours provide an informal opportunity to ask questions about the recognition of Sponsoring Institutions with NST programs for physicians with J-1 visas.
Email questions to Director, Sponsoring Institutions Projects Katharina Wang.
Upcoming Major Revision of Program Requirements for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The Review Committee 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.
Submit comments to Accreditation Administrator Angel Mathis by June 10, 2025.
ACGME Seeks Resident/Fellow Members
The following Review Committees seek nominations for resident members. Terms begin July 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2028.
NEW! 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
NEW! 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
NEW! 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
NEW! 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
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
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
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
Review and Comment: Proposed Program Requirements
The following Program Requirements and accompanying Impact Statements are posted for review and comment, here:
Comment Deadline: June 11, 2025
Urology
Comment Deadline: June 18, 2025
Transplant Nephrology
NEW! 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.
NEW! Clinician Educator Journal Club
Next Session: June 19, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central
Article: Program Evaluation Use in Graduate Medical Education
Speakers: Katherine A. Moreau, PhD and Kaylee Eady, PhD
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.
Missed a journal club meeting? Catch up anytime with on-demand recordings of past meetings.
Send registration questions to virtualevents@acgme.org.
TUESDAY! Medically Underserved Areas and Populations (MUA/P) Interest Group
Next Session: May 20, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central
Topic: Partnerships in Underserved GME: Teaching Health Centers
This group meets on the third Tuesday of each month and is open to the entire GME community. Each session is recorded and is available in the MUA/P and GME Resource Center in Learn at ACGME.
Self-Empowerment Workshop for Coordinators
Session: June 16-24
Details: This is a seven-day online workshop with one interactive, live session on June 19 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Central. Participants must begin Day 1 on June 16.
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.
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.
Leadership Skills Training Program for Chief Residents
All sessions are full; click the button to join the wait list. Another session may be added if there is enough demand.
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.
Email questions to Bethanie Alden, MPA.
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)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (in person; Nashville, Tennessee)
Yale University (hybrid; New Haven, Connecticut)
NEW! Journal of Graduate Medical Education Article of the Week
Where Does the Week Go? Parsing Trends in Program Director Workload
Margaret Turlington, MD, MS; John Newland, MD, MS; Matthew Cahn, MD; Brady Campbell, MD; Stephen M. Kavic, MD, MSHPE
This study of ACGME Data Resource Book material showed that, from 2012 to 2021, the average tenure of program directors has shortened, and the time spent on program director activities has decreased across medical specialties. Increased hours spent on clinical supervision are significantly associated with lower resident attrition rates.
Choose the Right Tool for the Task: Leveraging Developmental Interactions in Medicine
Jeremy Branzetti, MD, MHPE; Holly Caretta-Weyer, MD, MHPE; Nicole Deiorio, MD
Developmental interactions—bidirectional exchanges between two or more people causing an intentional change in behavior toward a specific outcome—come in many familiar forms in GME: teaching; advising; mentoring; coaching; sponsoring; etc. In this article, the authors review common developmental interactions within medicine and provide guidance on how a physician can deliberately and proactively leverage them to address future career challenges.