2027 ACGME Annual Educational Conference Program Guide
Join colleagues from across graduate medical education (GME) at the ACGME’s signature learning event and experience three days of sessions filled with innovation and forward-thinking content. The ACGME strives to create an environment that welcomes all who are passionate about GME and collaboration – learners, leaders, educators, and visionaries.
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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.
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.
NEXT WEEK! Common Program Requirements Fellowship Stakeholder Survey
As part of the Common Program Requirements major revision process now underway, the Common Program Requirements Major Revision Task Force seeks the perspectives of the GME community on the Common Program Requirements for fellowships.
Fellowship Stakeholder Survey – Open Through August 7
This survey seeks input from a wide variety of roles on issues relevant to fellow education, including program leadership, faculty qualifications, independent practice, scholarly activity, evaluation, quality and safety, supervision, and professionalism.
The results of this survey and an update on the major revision process will be shared at an update session during the 2027 ACGME Annual Educational Conference.
Stay tuned for information about public review and comment. Details and updates will be shared via the e-Communication, on the ACGME website, and on the ACGME’s social media accounts.
Email questions to Manager, Accreditation Standards and Special Projects Amy Fenton.
NEW! 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
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
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.
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! 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 - Open Through August 24
This survey opens today. 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
Dermatology 2027 Case Log Minimums
The Review Committee has approved a new set of minimum standards and required roles for dermatology Case Logs. These changes will take effect with the new Program Requirements on July 1, 2027. A document with details is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Dermatology section of the ACGME website.
Email Accreditation Administrator Betty Cervantes with questions.
Emergency Medicine 2028 Key Index Procedures
The final approved 2028 Emergency Medicine Key Index Procedures are now available on the Documents and Resources page of the Emergency Medicine section of the ACGME website. The revisions were posted for public review and comment beginning in February 2025, concurrently with the major revision of the Program Requirements for Emergency Medicine.
The Review Committee has received several implementation questions regarding both the 2028 key index procedures and the Program Requirements. Committee staff members are working diligently to track all questions and develop an FAQ document to address these inquires.
Email em@acgme.org for questions about the procedures or the requirements.
NEW! Guide to GME Development in Rural and Underserved Areas
The ACGME is pleased to announce the release of A Guide to GME Development in Rural and Underserved Areas, now available in the Rural and Underserved GME Resource Center on Learn at ACGME. (Note: A free account is required to access this content.)
Developed in collaboration with the Technical Assistance Center for HRSA's Rural Residency Planning and Development and Teaching Health Center grant programs, this practical guide is designed to help organizations navigate development and expansion of GME in rural and underserved communities.
The guide outlines three pathways for GME development:
- Develop a new Sponsoring Institution and a new residency or fellowship program
- Develop a new residency or fellowship program within an existing Sponsoring Institution
- Establish resident/fellow experiences in rural and underserved communities through an existing ACGME-accredited program, including development of Rural Track Programs
Email underserved@acgme.org with questions.
NEW! 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
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.
SAVE THE DATE! Institutional Coordinator Workshop
Announcing the dates for the fall 2026 Institutional Coordinator Workshop! Six virtual sessions led by ACGME staff and other GME leaders cover key topics like a year in the life of an institutional coordinator; the ACGME annual accreditation cycle; institutional accreditation and requirements; accreditation and recognition site visits; well-being in graduate medical education; ADS; and leadership.
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
Registration will open August 10. 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.
NEW! Performance Dimension Training 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 in the coming months.
The Performance Dimension microlearning session highlights the use and impact of performance dimension training to create a shared mental model for direct observation. (Note: A free Learn at ACGME account is required to access the session.)
Earn up to 0.75 CME Credits. Email questions to facultydevelopment@acgme.org.
REGISTER NOW! Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment Course
Registration for Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment is now open for the October and November 2026 sessions.
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.
CLOSING SOON! Leadership Skills Training Program for Chief Residents
Registration is filling quickly for the last two sessions of the 2026 Leadership Skills Training Program for Chief Residents! Help learners step confidently into the role of chief resident with this immersive leadership development experience designed specifically for rising chiefs. Held at the ACGME office in Chicago, this program equips participants with the insight, tools, and practical skills needed to lead effectively in clinical settings and beyond.
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.
Only two sessions remain! Register now to secure a spot. Check session availability here.
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.
NEXT WEEK! Self-Empowerment Workshop for Coordinators
Session: August 3-11, 2026
Details: This is a seven-day online workshop with one interactive, live session on August 6 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Central. Participants must begin Day 1 on August 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 learn@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 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! NEUROLOGY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Neurology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Celeste Urbina
Deadline: July 31, 2026
FRIDAY! PATHOLOGY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Pathology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Rebecca Fessler
Deadline: July 31, 2026
NEXT WEEK! INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Details: Additional information, including the nomination form, is available on the Institutional Review Committee page of the ACGME website.
Contact: irc@acgme.org
Deadline: August 3, 2026
NEXT WEEK! UROLOGY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Urology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Shellie Bardgett
Deadline: August 7, 2026
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
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
TRANSITIONAL YEAR
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
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
NEXT WEEK! Review Committee for Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Member Nominations Open
The Review Committee seeks a physician member to serve a six-year term beginning July 1, 2027.
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources on the Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine page of the ACGME website.
Contact: Kayla Stroner
Deadline: August 3, 2026
NEXT WEEK! 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 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: August 21, 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! 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
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
A Comparison of Medical Student and Resident Assessments of Internal Medicine Faculty
Jeffrey L. Jackson, MD, MPH; Elizabeth Auckley, MD; Kathlyn E. Fletcher, MD, MA; Katherine Bopp, MD; Akira Kuriyama, MD, PhD
The authors of this study used 10 years of medical student and resident end-of-rotation assessments of internal medicine attending physicians and found that teaching assessments vary meaningfully by learner level, suggesting that institutions should consider learner stage when using their evaluations for faculty development, promotion, or performance decisions.
How to Successfully Run Trainee QI Projects
Andrea Smeraglio, MD; Gabe Monti, MD; Douglas Rice, MD; Nilan Schnure, MD; Max Rusek, MD; Matthew DiVeronica, MD; Katrina Lynn Piggott, MD; Brian M. Wong, MD
The authors of this Perspectives article present a structured approach for physician leaders and educators to meaningfully engage learners in experiential quality improvement (QI) projects. The driver diagram framework - spanning formulation, analysis, and implementation - highlights the key domains of a QI project.