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 and Activities Available
The schedule for the 2026 ACGME Annual Educational Conference is live! Explore educational sessions covering a range of topics relevant to the GME community. Plus, discover exciting conference activities, including a philanthropic meal-packing event, Foundation for Hospital Art project, and more.
Email questions to registration@acgme.org.
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NEW! Milestones Mid-Year Reporting Opens Today
The reporting window is open through January 9, 2026. Milestones assessments can be submitted via the Accreditation Data System (ADS) at any point during the reporting window. FAQscan be found under "Other Resources" on the Milestones section of the ACGME website.
Email technical questions to ADS@acgme.org.
Email content questions to milestones@acgme.org.
NEW! Medically Underserved Areas Interest Group
Date and Time: November 18, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central
Topic: Psychiatry 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 and GME Resource Center in Learn at ACGME. (Note: A free Learn at ACGME account is required to access the recordings.)
Register for November Interest Group
NEXT SESSION! ACGME LINC
Topic: Sponsoring Institutions Updates and Annual Institutional Review
Date and Time: November 3, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Central
Who: Most applicable to designated institutional officials and institutional coordinators; all roles in GME are invited to attend.
This month's topic was generated from participant feedback during last month's session. Registration is first come, first served.
ACGME LINC [Listening, Information, News, Collaboration] provides an opportunity for the GME community to interact with and hear from ACGME representatives, and receive updates and information on ACGME activities.
Miss a previous session? View the recordings. (Note: A free Learn at ACGME account is required to access the recordings.)
UPCOMING SESSIONS
December 15: Well-Being
January 26: Topic to Be Announced
Email questions to outreach@acgme.org.
Register for this ACGME LINC Session
NEXT WEEK! Accreditation Site Visit Office Hours
Date and Time: November 7, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central (Registration closes 30 minutes before the session)
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.
NEW! Osteopathic Recognition Application Instructions Updated
Access the document in the Osteopathic Recognition section of the ACGME website.
NEXT WEEK! 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.
THIS 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
NEXT WEEK! 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.
TWO WEEKS! Bridging Research and Presentation: Writing Strong Abstracts Course
BRING SCHOLARLY WORK ACROSS THE FINISH LINE!
This fast-paced, two-week, interactive course teaches participants 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
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, UAE)
Southeast Hub (in person; Greenville, South Carolina)
Washington University (in person; St. Louis, Missouri)
TWO WEEKS! 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! Articles of the Week
Empowering Learning: Self-Directed Strategies of Internal Medicine Residents in an Academic Coaching Program
Kathryn M. Burtson, MD, MHPE; Kelsey R. Wilson, DO, MEd-HPE; Michelle E. Kiger, MD, PhD; Eulho Jung, PhD; Joshua D. Hartzell, MD; Holly Meyer, PhD
This qualitative study examined how academic coaching can support self-directed learning. Using semi-structured interviews with internal medicine residents in a coaching program, this study found them using individualized, goal-oriented learning plans; various learning strategies emphasizing retrieval practice; and deliberate repetition with spaced learning for retention.
Less Angst and More Fun: Writing Strategies and Writing Groups for Scholarship
Gail M. Sullivan, MD, MPH; Deborah Simpson, PhD; Lalena M. Yarris, MD, MCR; Nicole M. Deiorio, MD; Anthony R. Artino Jr., PhD
While writing can bring personal satisfaction and academic success, many physicians encounter barriers such as a lack of time, fear of criticism, and inefficient writing habits focused on perfection. This Rip Out provides practical strategies to overcoming these barriers. This article also has an audio version available here.
Exporting Expertise: The Emigration of Graduating Radiology Residents from Lebanon Amid Crisis
Joe Rizkallah, MD; Roula Hourani, MD; Omar El Sardouk, MD; Lara Nassar, MD, FRCR; Maha Mouteirek, MS; Alain S. Abi-Ghanem, MD, DABR, DABNM
The emigration of highly skilled physicians from lower- to higher-income countries profoundly impacts workforce shortages and inequities in resource-limited settings. This study showed that 83 percent of radiology residency graduates from the American University of Beirut Medical Center left Lebanon between 2004 and 2024.
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.