NEW! Arts and Humanities in Medicine: Call for Submissions
For the first time, the ACGME invites members of the graduate medical education (GME) community to share their musical talents as part of a special Arts and Humanities in Medicine feature at #ACGME2026. Music has long been a source of healing, reflection, and connection. This initiative celebrates creative expression and explores how music contributes to well-being and renewal in the medical profession. The 2026 conference will highlight creative expression through musical performance and will also feature a session with physician-authors.
Learn More and Submit for Arts and Humanities in Medicine
NEW! #ACGME2026 Session Schedule Available
The 2026 ACGME Annual Educational Conference schedule includes a variety of educational sessions that focus on topics pertinent to the GME community. The schedule also includes a full breakdown of the full-day courses with their respective agendas. Search the full list by keyword, topic of interest, and speakers. Sessions are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Email questions to registration@acgme.org.
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TONIGHT! ACGME LINC
Topic: The Most Common Program Citations and How to Respond
Date and Time: October 20, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Central
Who: Most applicable to those in charge of programs; all roles in GME are invited to attend.
This month's topic was generated from participant feedback during last month's ACGME LINC [Listening, Information, News, Collaboration] session! Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. ACGME LINC is a new opportunity for the GME community to interact with the ACGME, hear from ACGME representatives, and receive updates and information on ACGME activities.
Miss a previous session? View the recording.
Upcoming Sessions!
November 3: Annual Institutional Review
December 15: Details Coming Soon!
Email questions to outreach@acgme.org.
Register for October ACGME LINC
TOMORROW! Medically Underserved Areas and Populations (MUA/P) Interest Group
Date and Time: October 21, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central
Topic: Obstetrics and Gynecology GME in Rural and Underserved Areas
These Zoom calls take place on the third Tuesday of each month and are 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.
Accreditation Site Visit Office Hours
Date and Time: November 7, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central (Registration closes at 11:30 a.m. Central)
These office hours provide an informal opportunity to ask questions about accreditation site visits. Accreditation Field Representatives and other Field Activities staff members will be available to answer questions. Email questions to Associate Director, Field Activities Andrea Chow.
Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Office Hours
Meet with the ACGME Review Committee Executive Director and Chair during the 2025 combined meeting of the Society of University Otolaryngologists Head & Neck Surgeons, Association of Academic Departments of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, and Otolaryngology Program Directors Organization. Appointments will be held on a first-come, first-served basis at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC on November 7-8, 2025.
Email Deanna Eallonardo with questions or to schedule an appointment.
NEXT WEEK! ACGME Seeks Resident/Fellow Member
The following Review Committee seeks nominations for its next resident member, for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2026.
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
NEW! Bridging Research and Presentation: Writing Strong Abstracts Course
Ready to bring scholarly work across the finish line?
Registration is now open for this two-week course designed for GME coordinators in the final stage of writing an abstract. In this fast-paced, interactive course, participants will learn how to shape their ideas into polished, publication- or conference-ready abstracts. Through guided, collaborative activities, participants will gain the confidence and tools needed to craft compelling abstracts that stand out. Most of this course is asynchronous, with the exception of a live workshop on Monday, November 10, at 11:00 a.m. Central.
This course is ideal for individuals who:
- Have completed most of their research or may have already shared portions of their work through presentations or discussions
- Are seeking guidance in crafting a clear and professional abstract
- Want constructive feedback from peers on their work
- Have not attended any of the prior abstract writing courses offered and want to work on an expedited time frame
REGISTRATION OPEN! Self-Empowerment Workshop for Coordinators
Session: November 3-11, 2025
Details: This is a seven-day online workshop with one interactive, live session on November 6 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Central. Participants must begin Day 1 on November 3.
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. Continuing Education Credit: This activity has been approved for continuing education credit by the Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education (TAGME). Participants who complete the course in its entirety are eligible to receive 10 education credits in the content area of professional development. This free workshop is repeated monthly. Email questions to virtualevents@acgme.org.
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 page for more information.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (in person; Abu Dhabi, UAE)
Southeast Hub (in person; Greenville, South Carolina)
University of California, Los Angeles (in person; Los Angeles, California)
Washington University (in person; St. Louis, Missouri)
NEW! Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME) Seeks Visual Media Resident Editorial Board Members
Candidates should email their CV and a brief letter of interest, which includes the statement that their program director supports participation, to jgme@acgme.org. The deadline for receipt of nomination materials is November 10, 2025.
Visit the JGME Announcements page for more information.
NEW! JGME Articles of the Week
Core Competencies in Trauma-Informed Care for Emergency Medicine: A Modified Delphi Consensus
Kathleen Joseph, MD, MPH; Manuel Montaño, MD; Maria Moreira, MD; Ashlea Winfield, MD, MSPH; Jason Haukoos, MD, MSc; Evangelia Murray, MD, MPH; Danielle Miller, MD, MEd This study used a modified Delphi process to establish the first set of 16 core competencies for trauma-informed care in emergency medicine residency. The competencies, aligned with the six ACGME Competencies, outline essential knowledge, skills, and behaviors for clinicians to provide care that recognizes and mitigates the effects of trauma on patients and practitioners.
Translate Your Education Work into Scholarship: A 5-Step Approach
Lalena M. Yarris, MD, MCR; Anthony R. Artino, Jr., PhD; Deborah Simpson, PhD; Nicole M. Deiorio, MD; Gail M. Sullivan, MD, MPH This article offers a practical five-step framework to help GME educators transform their teaching or program innovations into publishable scholarship.
Career Opportunities
The ACGME is always interested in finding talented, dedicated individuals to join the organization and support its mission to improve health care and population health by assessing and enhancing the quality of resident and fellow physicians' education through advancements in accreditation and education. Chief Education and Research Officer
Anyone interested is asked to email staffing@acgme.org for details.