NOW OPEN! #ACGME2027 Call for Abstracts
Submit an abstract today! Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Select presenters will also have the opportunity to share their research and innovations as oral poster presentations.
Learn more about submitting an abstract proposal
The Submission Portal will close Thursday, September 24 at 5:00 p.m. Central.
Email questions to abstracts@acgme.org.
NEXT WEEK! Capture the Power of Mentorship - Arts and Humanities in Medicine Photo Contest
The ACGME invites members of the GME community to participate in the Arts and Humanities in Medicine photography contest entitled, “Finding Meaning in Medicine: Mentoring Moments.” Programs are encouraged to share this opportunity with residents and fellows. Deadline for submissions is next Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Selected works will be featured at the 2027 ACGME Annual Educational Conference.
The ACGME seeks powerful, creative images that reflect the many ways mentoring shapes learning, growth, and connection in GME. Whether candid or thoughtfully staged, submitted photographs can tell the story of guidance, support, and shared purpose across the GME community.
- Submit a photograph by August 26, 2026
- Open to residents, fellows, faculty members, coordinators, institutional leaders, and staff members in GME
- One submission per person
Email questions to artsinmedicine@acgme.org.
Download Reports Before October 31
As the ACGME continues its transition to ACGME Cloud | Analytics, the Resident/Fellow Survey, Faculty Survey, and Milestones PDF reports in the Accreditation Data System (ADS) that are more than five years old will no longer be available in ADS beginning October 31, 2026, as part of an organization-wide data retention initiative.
Institutions or programs that would like to retain access to these historical reports should download and save them before October 31, 2026.
Going forward, ACGME Cloud | Analytics will provide more flexible, self-service reporting capabilities. Users will be able to explore data through interactive dashboards, apply advanced filters, analyze trends, benchmark results, and export reports directly from ACGME Cloud | Analytics. This new export functionality and additional reporting capabilities are planned for early 2027.
Learn more in the ACGME Cloud Support Information Hub.
Email questions to Cloud@acgme.org.
THURSDAY! Clinician Educator Journal Club
Next Session: Thursday, August 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central
Article: Leading Major Change in Graduate Medical Education: Initiate, Implement, and Sustain
Speakers: Harm Peters, MD, MHPE and Madeline Joseph, MD, FAAP, FACEP
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 available for attending these meetings. View CME information on the Registration page.
Missed a session? View on-demand recordings of past meetings. (Note: A free Learn at ACGME account is required to access the recordings.)
Send registration questions to virtualevents@acgme.org.
Register for August Journal Club
NEXT WEEK! Accreditation Site Visit Office Hours
Session: August 28, 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 LINC
Topic: After the Annual Update: What Comes Next?
Date and Time: Monday, September 14, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Central
Audience: All members of the GME community are invited to attend
ACGME LINC [Listening, Information, News, Collaboration] is an opportunity for the 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 these recordings.)
View upcoming topics and session dates on the ACGME LINC page of the ACGME website.
Provide Feedback
Complete a brief survey to share feedback on the overall experience with ACGME LINC sessions and help inform future programming.
Email questions to outreach@acgme.org.
Register for September Session
Combined Programs Update
Updated board curricular requirements for the combined anesthesiology-pediatrics program format are now posted in the table on the Combined Programs page.
Curricular requirements for the remaining formats will be posted as they become available.
Specialty-specific questions should be directed to the relevant Review Committee staff members.
ADS Annual Update Schedule
The ADS Annual Update for the 2026-2027 Academic Year timeframe appears in Sponsoring Institutions' and programs' profiles in ADS, in the "Important Dates" column on the right-hand side.
The Annual Update will be collected between July and September 2026, and Sponsoring Institutions and programs will receive an initial notification email at the beginning of the reporting window noting all Annual Update requirements and their respective deadlines.
The 2026-2027 ADS Annual Update Overview, FAQs, Schedule, and other resources are available in the Annual Update section of the ACGME Cloud | Support page.
Email questions to ADS@acgme.org.
NEW! Stakeholder Survey for Neurology Requirements Revision
The Neurology Writing Group solicits stakeholder input in several key areas to inform the upcoming major revision of the Program Requirements. Feedback is requested from individuals involved in neurology programs. Current residents, recent graduates, and faculty members are encouraged to complete the survey.
Responses are due September 18, 2026
Email questions to ast@acgme.org
NEW! Update on Major Revision of Requirements for Emergency Medical Services
The Review Committee for Emergency Medicine appreciates the valuable feedback provided by the community during the open review and comment period for the major revision of the Program Requirements for Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Due to the upcoming changes that will be necessitated by the major revision of the Common Program Requirements, the major revision of the Program Requirements for EMS will be delayed by approximately one year. It is anticipated that the revisions would not go into effect before July 2028. Accordingly, a second review and comment period may be necessary to facilitate the integration of the new Common Program Requirements framework and subsequent requirement adjustments. Further announcements will be made as this project progresses.
Contact Executive Director Felicia Davis or Associate Executive Director Jenny Campbell with questions.
NEXT WEEK! Pediatric Subspecialty Survey
The Review Committee for Pediatrics is preparing to begin the major revision process for the pediatrics subspecialty Program Requirements, with an anticipated effective date of July 1, 2029. The Committee recognizes that this timeline differs from the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)’s timeline for its new competency-based medical education model for certification. ACGME and Review Committee leadership are in communication with the ABP’s leadership to discuss options that would allow fellows starting in July 2028 to pursue a two-year pathway toward ABP certification, before the revised Program Requirements take effect.
The Review Committee is seeking a high level of community input throughout the revision process, including through a survey and a summit with representatives from pediatrics and pediatrics subspecialty organizations. Feedback from the survey and summit will guide requirement development. A draft of the proposed new Program Requirements is expected to be posted for public review and comment in late 2027, prior to finalization by the Review Committee and approval by the ACGME Board of Directors.
Pediatric Subspecialty Survey - Closes next Monday, August 24
The ACGME welcomes input from individuals in a variety of roles. Programs are encouraged to share the survey link with faculty members, residents, and fellows.
Note: This survey is specific to pediatric subspecialties and is separate from the Common Program Requirements for Fellowships Stakeholder Survey, which is also currently open (see "Common Program Requirements Fellowship Stakeholder Survey" item above); please complete both surveys.
Email ast@acgme.org with questions.
Take Pediatric Subspecialty Survey
ACGME Specialties Requiring a Preliminary Year Reference Updated
The Transitional Year Review Committee has updated the reference document for ACGME specialties requiring a preliminary year following changes in Program Requirements which went into effect July 1, 2026. The "PGY-1 Requirements for Specialties Requiring a Preliminary Year" document is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Transitional Year section of the ACGME website.
Contact Associate Executive Director Brandon Beard with questions.
NEW! Faculty Development Needs Assessment
The ACGME is conducting an assessment to better understand the faculty development needs and interests of current and potential faculty members working in rural and underserved communities. The results will inform development of a virtual faculty development program focused on practical skills for teaching, supervising, assessing, and supporting medical students, residents, and fellows in rural and underserved clinical settings.
Complete the brief assessment by Monday, September 14.
Email questions to underserved@acgme.org
TOMORROW! August Rural and Underserved GME Interest Group
Date and Time: August 18, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central
Topic: Lessons Learned in Underserved GME: From Accreditation Withheld to Initial Accreditation
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.)
CME is now available for attending these meetings. See Registration page for details.
Register for August Interest Group
NEXT WEEK! Webinar on Establishing Resident Experiences in Medically Underserved Areas
Date and Time: Wednesday, August 26, 12:00-1:15 p.m. Central
Topic: Establishing Resident Experiences in Medically Underserved Areas: A Program Perspective
In this webinar, participants will learn:
- how accredited programs can partner with rural and underserved sites to expand training opportunities;
- accreditation, operational, financial, and partnership considerations; and,
- practical strategies for developing successful collaborations that benefit residents/fellows, GME programs, and communities.
Many areas in the US face physician shortages, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Research demonstrates that where physicians complete their GME is a strong predictor of where they ultimately practice. Existing residency and fellowship programs play an important role in addressing physician workforce needs by establishing education and training experiences in rural and underserved settings.
1.25 CME credit hours will be available for this activity.
Email underserved@acgme.org with questions.
NEW! Creating a Summary Statement Microlearning Module
The recently updated Faculty Development Toolkit, available in Learn at ACGME, includes a variety of easy-to-access microlearning modules. The e-Communication will spotlight each of these over the next several weeks.
The Summary Statement microlearning explains how to go from making observations to synthesizing those observations into a rating or a judgement of the learner’s ability.
Earn up to 0.25 CME Credits. Email questions to facultydevelopment@acgme.org.
Institutional Coordinator Workshop
Registration is open for the fall 2026 ACGME Institutional Coordinator Workshop! The workshop will consist of six virtual sessions led by ACGME staff and other GME leaders.
Fall 2026 Course Dates
All sessions are virtual and will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Central
- Thursday, October 15
- Thursday, October 22
- Thursday, October 29
- Thursday, November 5
- Thursday, November 12
- Thursday, November 19
The workshop is limited to 55 institutional coordinators on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $430 per participant. At the end of the workshop, participants who fulfill all requirements of the course will receive a certificate of completion.
Learn more and access the program brochure
Email Katharina Wang with questions.
REGISTER NOW! Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment Course
Registration for Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment is now open for the November 2026 session.
This six-day course in Chicago, Illinois is highly interactive, using multiple learning approaches combined with systems thinking to help participants build effective programs of assessment for their residency or fellowship.
Participants will learn to:
- apply outcomes- and competency-based education principles in GME;
- strengthen assessment practices, tools, and decision-making quality;
- enhance Clinical Competency Committee and Program Evaluation Committee effectiveness and use longitudinal data to support learners;
- deliver effective feedback and support struggling learners; and,
- develop and implement an action plan for program improvement.
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.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (in person; Nashville, Tennessee)
Yale New Haven Hospital (virtual on Day 1; in person in New Haven, Connecticut on Days 2-4)
ACGME Seeks Resident/Fellow Members
The following Review Committees seek nominations for their next resident member. Nominees must be enrolled in an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship program at the time of the appointment and may not serve more than one year beyond completion of that program. Terms begin July 1, 2027 and end June 30, 2029. Programs are encouraged to share these opportunities with residents and fellows.
FRIDAY! SURGERY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Surgery section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Aimee Morales
Deadline: August 21, 2026
FRIDAY! THORACIC SURGERY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Thoracic Surgery section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Aimee Morales
Deadline: August 21, 2026
EXTENDED! TRANSITIONAL YEAR
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Transitional Year section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Deneen McCall
Deadline: October 15, 2026
TWO WEEKS! PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Preventive Medicine section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Rebecca Fessler
Deadline: September 1, 2026
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Emergency Medicine section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Bianca Andino
Deadline: November 2, 2026
EXTENDED! Transitional Year Review Committee Member Nominations Open
The Review Committee seeks two physician members to serve six-year terms beginning July 1, 2027. Candidates must be certified in 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: October 15, 2026
ACGME Seeks Public Members
The following Review Committee seeks its next public member for a 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.
Learn more about the public member role on the ACGME website. To learn more about current openings, email accreditation@acgme.org.
FRIDAY! PLASTIC SURGERY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Plastic Surgery section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Aimee Morales
Deadline: August 21, 2026
RADIOLOGY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Radiology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Bianca Andino
Deadline: November 2, 2026
NEW! Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME) Articles of the Week
"What the MSPE Can Learn From Dungeons and Dragons"
Nicole M. Deiorio, MD; Richard Moberly, MD; Benjamin Schneider, MD
The authors of this Perspectives article propose a novel framework to supplant the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE): the Medical Student Diagram of Notable Descriptors, inspired by Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop role-playing games’ character-building process and character sheets.
Carisa M. Cooney, MPH; Rebecca Slattery; Damon S. Cooney, MD, PhD; Scott D. Lifchez, MD; Julie E. Park, MD, FACS
In this Educational Innovation article, the authors assess feasibility and accuracy of using a large language model to label free-text comments as “Strengths” or “Areas for Improvement” from end-of-rotation assessments of residents.