NEW! Get Ready: New ACGME Cloud Features Launch Next Week!
The ACGME is excited to roll out the new unified user experience and additional enhancements to ACGME Cloud | Analytics with the next ACGME Cloud launch next Monday, April 13. Reminder: The Accreditation Data System (ADS) will be down from 5:00-7:00 a.m. Central on April 13 to facilitate the launch.
What to Expect
The unified user experience streamlines navigation across ACGME Cloud products and ADS, and Phase 2 of ACGME Cloud | Analytics introduces new data to existing dashboards, entirely new dashboards, and new features.
Read the full announcement in the ACGME Newsroom and find more details and screenshots in the ACGME Cloud Information Hub.
Be sure to check out the new materials and resources, including a brief video and a product brief about the unified user experience, and multiple product briefs about ACGME Cloud | Analytics. New to ACGME Cloud | Analytics? Access additional resources on dashboard functionality here.
Email questions to Cloud@acgme.org.
Proposed Requirements for Review and Comment
The proposed requirements and accompanying Impact Statement below are posted for review and comment on the Review and Comment page of the ACGME website.
Comment Deadline: April 25, 2026
Institutional Requirements
The proposed specialty-/subspecialty-specific program requirements related to nutrition and the accompanying Impact Statement are also posted for review and comment on the ACGME website.
NEW! Comment Deadline: May 15, 2026
Nutrition Requirements
As part of ongoing initiatives around nutrition education, the ACGME has developed a set of proposed program requirements that define required experiences and competencies. Each Review Committee was asked to consider whether any of these requirements should be added to the relevant specialty-/subspecialty-specific Program Requirements or if existing requirements adequately address the required experiences.
The ACGME invites comments from the community prior to finalizing these requirements. It is anticipated that the final requirements will be submitted to the ACGME Board of Directors for consideration at its September 2026 meeting, with a requested effective date of July 1, 2027.
NEXT WEEK! Clinician Educator Journal Club
Date and Time: April 16, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central
Article: Faculty Development in New and Emerging Rural Residency Programs
Speaker(s): Amanda Weidner, MPH; Daniel Elswick, MD, FACLP; and Ryan Spencer, MD
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.
Missed a session? View on-demand recordings of past meetings.
Send registration questions to virtualevents@acgme.org.
TWO WEEKS! Back to Bedside Funding Available for Resident- and Fellow-Driven Projects
The ACGME's Back to Bedside initiative is designed to empower residents and fellows to develop transformative projects that foster meaning and joy in work and allow them to engage on a deeper level with what is at the heart of medicine: their patients. The Request for Proposals for 2026-2028 is now available.
This initiative supports resident- and fellow-directed innovations that are shared on a national platform. Awardees participate in Learning Collaboratives throughout the funding period to workshop and refine their projects and develop leadership skills. Grant recipients will also present their projects at the 2028 ACGME Annual Educational Conference in Orlando, Florida.
A travel stipend is included to help cover costs associated with meetings.
Proposals are due by April 20, 2026.
TWO WEEKS! ACGME LINC
Topic: Sponsoring Institution Updates and Institutional Citation Overview
Date and Time: April 20, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Central
Who: Designated Institutional Officials and Institutional Coordinators
ACGME LINC [Listening, Information, News, Collaboration] is an opportunity for the graduate medical education (GME) community to interact with the ACGME, hear from ACGME representatives, and receive updates and information on ACGME activities.
Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Miss a previous session? View recordings of past sessions in Learn at ACGME. (Note: A free account is required to access the recordings.)
View upcoming topics and session dates on the ACGME LINC page of the ACGME website.
Email questions to outreach@acgme.org.
Accreditation Site Visit Office Hours
Session: June 12, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central
Zoom Link: Click here to register
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 Director, Field Activities Operations Andrea Chow.
ACGME Seeks Appeals Panelists
The ACGME is seeking physicians to serve on standing Appeals Panels for the following specialties:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Child Neurology
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Medical Genetics and Genomics
- Nuclear Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
- Radiation Oncology
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.
Apply by April 30, 2026.
Email Senior Administrator, Governance, Appeals, Policies, and Procedures Lisa Davis for more information.
TWO WEEKS! Coordinator's Guide to Effective Abstract Writing
Session: April 20-May 15, 2026
Details: This is a free, four-week online course with one interactive, live session on May 6 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Central. Participants must begin Day 1 on April 20.
Learn the tools to craft compelling abstracts from an administrative perspective. The course includes a step-by-step breakdown of the process of drafting a successful abstract, as well as collaborative and interactive activities.
Continuing Education Credit
Participants who complete the course in its entirety are eligible to receive 12.25 education credits in the content area of professional development.
Email questions to learn@acgme.org.
TWO WEEKS! Institutional Coordinator Workshop
Register now for the spring 2026 Institutional Coordinator Workshop, which consists of six virtual sessions led by ACGME staff members and other GME leaders.
The virtual course runs from April 23 to June 4 on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Central.
Find additional information and specific dates on the ACGME website.
Email Paula Hensley with questions.
NEW! Self-Empowerment Workshop for Coordinators
Session: May 4-12, 2026
Details: This is a seven-day online workshop with one interactive, live session on May 7 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Central. Participants must begin Day 1 on May 4.
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 learn@acgme.org.
Leadership Skills Training Program for Chief Residents
Allow your learners to step confidently into the role of chief resident with this immersive leadership development experience designed specifically for rising chiefs. The Leadership Skills Training Program for Chief Residents, held at the ACGME office in Chicago, equips participants with the insight, tools, and practical skills needed to lead effectively in clinical settings and beyond.
“Outstanding. I recommend all chief residents attend this program.”
Through interactive sessions, participants deepen their self-awareness, explore their individual leadership styles, and gain a stronger understanding of group and interpersonal dynamics. The program also focuses on the core skills essential for success, resilience, and professional satisfaction as both a clinician and a leader.
“This workshop was incredible. I wish I could go through it again.”
All session dates currently have availability, but spots are filling quickly! Early registration is strongly encouraged to secure a preferred date. Check session availability here.
2026 Dates
April 26-28, 2026
April 29-May 1, 2026
May 11-13, 2026
May 18-20, 2026
May 21-23, 2026
June 10-12, 2026
June 15-17, 2026
June 18-20, 2026
July 14-16, 2026
July 27-29, 2026
August 24-26, 2026
August 27-29, 2026
Learn more on the ACGME website. Click the button below to access registration and logistical information for all sessions.
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.
Michigan State University GME Alliance (virtual)
Mountain Area Health Education Center(in person; Asheville, North Carolina)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (in person; Nashville, Tennessee)
Washington University (in person; St. Louis, Missouri)
TWO WEEKS! ACGME Seeks Members for Rural and Underserved GME Advisory Group
The ACGME seeks nominations of residents/fellows and a non-physician member of the public for the Rural and Underserved GME Advisory Group. This group provides consultation concerning implementation of the ACGME’s Rural and Underserved GME Framework. Nominations are due by April 19, 2026. Self-nominations are accepted for both roles.
The public member will serve up to three years with the option to renew for an additional three-year term.
Resident/fellow members will serve two-year terms.
Details: Additional information is available on the Rural and Underserved GME Advisory Group page of the ACGME website.
Contact: Laney McDougal
Deadline: April 19, 2026
TWO WEEKS! April Rural and Underserved GME Interest Group
Date and Time: April 21, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central
Topic: Surgery GME in Rural and Underserved Areas
These Zoom calls are generally on the third Tuesday of each month and are open to the entire GME community. Recordings of past sessions are available in the Rural and Underserved GME Resource Center in Learn at ACGME. (Note: A free Learn at ACGME account is required to access the recordings.)
Watch the recordings of previous sessions in this specialty series:
- March 2026 – Internal Medicine GME in Rural and Underserved Areas: Part 2
- January 2026 – Internal Medicine GME in Rural and Underserved Areas: Part 1
- December 2025 – Family Medicine GME in Rural and Urban Underserved Areas
- November 2025 – Psychiatry GME in Rural and Underserved Areas
- October 2025 – Obstetrics and Gynecology GME in Rural and Underserved Areas
Register for April Interest Group
Upcoming Webinar: Leveraging the Rural Health Transformation Program for GME Workforce Development
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 28, 12:30-2:00 p.m. Central
Speakers: Laney McDougal, MS-HSM; Ted Epperly, MD; Emily M. Hawes, PharmD; Lori Rodefeld, MS
As states consider using Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program funding for workforce development, the ACGME will host a webinar focused on how federal investment and accelerated accreditation pathways can work together to expand GME in rural and underserved communities.
Presenters will:
- Provide an overview of RHT Program workforce expansion opportunities
- Discuss practical pathways for moving GME projects forward
- Address key ACGME accreditation considerations for Sponsoring Institutions and programs
- Share testimonials of how different states are using their RHT Program GME expansion plans
This webinar is particularly useful for organizations considering the ACGME Concurrent Application Pilot, which allows new Sponsoring Institutions and proposed programs to launch faster by allowing applications to move forward concurrently, reducing timelines to as little as nine to 12 months.
Email registration questions to virtualevents@acgme.org.
WEDNESDAY! Stakeholder Survey for Psychiatry Requirements Revision
The Psychiatry Writing Group solicits stakeholder input to inform Program Requirements revision in several key areas. Feedback is requested from those involved in psychiatry programs. Current residents and recent graduates are encouraged to complete the survey.
Responses are due April 8, 2026.
Email questions to shapinggme@acgme.org.
NEXT WEEK! Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Stakeholder Survey
The Review Committee for Orthopaedic Surgery requests the orthopaedic sports medicine community's feedback to aid in the development of procedural case minimums. The deadline to complete the survey is April 16, 2026.
Email questions to RCSurgeryRed@acgme.org.
Institutional Review Committee Member Nominations Open
The Institutional Review Committee (IRC) seeks two new designated institutional official (DIO) members. Candidates must be current or previous DIOs and they may be nominated by individuals, organizations, or themselves. The new members' terms will be July 1, 2027-June 30, 2033.
Details: Additional information is available on the Institutional Review Committee page of the ACGME website.
Contact: irc@acgme.org
Deadline: August 3, 2026
Transitional Year Review Committee Member Nominations Open
The Review Committee seeks three physician members to serve six-year terms beginning July 1, 2027. Candidates must be certified in family medicine, internal medicine, or ophthalmology through a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association.
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Transitional Year section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Deneen McCall
Deadline: August 21, 2026
ACGME Seeks Resident/Fellow Members
The following Review Committees seek nominations for their next resident member.
TODAY! OSTEOPATHIC NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine section of the ACGME website. The term begins July 1, 2026, and ends June 30, 2028.
Contact: Kayla Stroner
Deadline: April 6, 2026
PATHOLOGY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Pathology section of the ACGME website. The term begins July 1, 2027, and ends June 30, 2029.
Contact: Rebecca Fessler
Deadline: July 31, 2026
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Preventive Medicine section of the ACGME website. The term begins July 1, 2027, and ends June 30, 2029.
Contact: Rebecca Fessler
Deadline: July 31, 2026
TRANSITIONAL YEAR
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Transitional Year section of the ACGME website. The term begins July 1, 2027, and ends June 30, 2029.
Contact: Deneen McCall
Deadline: August 21, 2026
ACGME Seeks Public Members
The following Review Committees seek their next public members for six-year terms beginning July 1, 2027. Public members share the perspective of the public, foster public accountability, enrich the work of the Review Committee through outside expertise, and create transparency. While nominees cannot be physicians, other health care professionals are permitted if they are not employed by an organization with ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship programs.
TODAY! OPHTHALMOLOGY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Ophthalmology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Shellie Bardgett
Deadline: April 6, 2026
MEDICAL GENETICS AND GENOMICS
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Medical Genetics and Genomics section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Rebecca Fessler
Deadline: July 31, 2026
NEW! Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME) Articles of the Week
In the Nick of Time: Same-Day Simulation-Paired Procedure Clinic for Internal Medicine Residents
Brandon Fainstad, MD; Lisa Thompson, MD; Molly Brett, MD; Eric Grimm, MS; Michael J. Battistone, MD; Andrea M. Barker, MPAS
This Educational Innovation article examines the impact of weekly simulations on four core procedures that were each followed by a same-day procedure clinic. A five-year study of 250 residents rotating through the Veterans Affairs Rapid Access Clinic demonstrated feasibility, with increased procedural opportunities and high resident-reported learning-focused cognitive engagement.
Design Your Data to Speak: Visualization Tweaks for Maximum Impact
Jasmine R. Marcelin, MD; Kelly A. Cawcutt, MD, MS; Andrea N. Leep Hunderfund, MD, MHPE
This Rip Out article offers practical suggestions for educators and researchers to turn data into a compelling story using visual graphics. This article also has an audio version available here.
Lauren Holton, EdD, MNA; Kristin Schleiter Hitchell, JD, LLM; John R. Combes, MD
In March 2025, the ACGME convened 90 medical educators and disability education champions in Chicago for a Summit on Fostering Disability-Inclusive Care in Resident Education. This ACGME News and Views article reports on the summit’s concrete solutions to equip residents to deliver the highest-quality care for patients with disabilities.