THIS WEEK! ACGME Cloud, ADS, and Case Logs System Downtime Due to Academic Year Rollover
ACGME Cloud, Accreditation Data System (ADS), and the Case Log System will be unavailable beginning this Friday, June 26 from 11:59 p.m. Central until approximately 4:00 p.m. Central on Saturday, June 27 to convert to the 2026-2027 Academic Year.
After 4:00 p.m. Central on June 27, the ACGME's data systems will reflect Academic Year 2026-2027, and all residents and fellows will have an Unconfirmed status that programs will need to update.
Email questions to ADS@acgme.org.
NEW! ACGME Cloud | Analytics Survey
The latest updates to ACGME Cloud and ADS launched in April, including the new unified user experience and additions and enhancements to ACGME Cloud | Analytics. The ACGME Cloud team would like to gather feedback from users on their experience with navigation across ACGME Cloud products and ADS, data, and reports through a brief survey.
The survey closes June 29, 2026.
FRIDAY! Milestones Year-End Reporting Window Closing
The reporting window closes this Friday, June 26, 2026. Milestones assessments can be submitted via ADS at any point during the reporting window. FAQs can be found on the ACGME website.
Email technical questions to ADS@acgme.org.
Email content questions to milestones@acgme.org.
SUNDAY! Review and Comment on New Milestones
The following Milestones drafts are available for review and comment. Click the linked subspecialty names below to access the survey and draft for each.
Deadline: Sunday, June 28
The ongoing participation of the GME community in the Milestones revision process is crucial to the development of Milestones. The drafts and survey links may be shared with colleagues, learners, and others who may wish to provide insight into the new materials.
Email questions to milestones@acgme.org.
NEXT WEEK! ADS Annual Update Schedule
The ADS Annual Update for the 2026-2027 Academic Year timeframe will appear in Sponsoring Institutions' and programs' profiles in ADS, in the "Important Dates" column on the right-hand side, by July 1.
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.
Save the Date and Start Planning for #ACGME2027
Start planning now for the 2027 ACGME Annual Educational Conference, taking place February 25-27, 2027, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio Texas.
As one of the largest graduate medical education (GME) conferences in the world, this conference offers a dynamic lineup of curated sessions designed for health care professionals at every stage of their career – from newcomers to seasoned experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, build meaningful connections, and invest in professional development within academic medicine. Registration opens in late fall!
NEW! Case Log Update for Pediatric Anesthesiology
The updated pediatric anesthesiology Case Logs take effect on July 1, 2026. Programs should review the 2026 Pediatric Anesthesiology Case Log Minimums document, available on the Documents and Resources page of the Anesthesiology section of the ACGME website, and ensure that fellows, faculty members, and program staff are aware of the updates.
Questions may be directed to Executive Director Cheryl Gross.
NEW! Survey of Ophthalmology Program Directors
The Review Committee is surveying ophthalmology program directors to get their input on the minimum acceptable experience in cataract surgery training. Program directors should have received an email with the link to the survey from Executive Director Laura Huth.
The survey closes June 30.
Email Executive Director Laura Huth with questions.
July Rural and Underserved GME Interest Group
Date and Time: July 21, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central
Topic: UME-GME Pathways: Building a Pipeline for Rural and Underserved
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.)
Register for July Interest Group
TWO WEEKS! Self-Empowerment Workshop for Coordinators
Session: July 6-14, 2026
Details: This is a seven-day online workshop with one interactive, live session on July 9 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Central. Participants must begin Day 1 on July 6.
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.
FILLING FAST! Leadership Skills Training Program for Chief Residents
Registration is filling quickly for the final three 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.
July 14-16, 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.
Barriers to Direct Observation 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 Barriers to Direct Observation microlearning guides participants through reflection to identify and more deeply understand real-world challenges to high-quality assessment. (Note: A free Learn at ACGME account is required to access this content.)
Earn up to 0.25 CME credits. Email questions to facultydevelopment@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.
Michigan State University GME Alliance (virtual)
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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! Articles of the Week
Lynne M. Kirk, MD; Kathy Malloy, BA; Cassie Pritchard, MPP; Mary E. Klingensmith, MD
The ACGME’s Shaping GME initiative gathered input from scenario planning exercises, patients and their families, recent graduates, and health care industry leaders across 10 medical specialties to identify future education and training needs for physicians. The findings converged on nine key strategies that align with ACGME competency domains and are intended to guide evidence-based improvements in medical education.
Just Checking In: An Innovative Approach for Maintaining Program Compliance and Site Visit Readiness
Leslie Pfeiffer, MHA; Sydney VanSlembrouck, BA; Taylor E. Stanley, MBA; Kimberly Baker-Genaw, MD
The authors of this New Idea created the Program Compliance Check-In Process to proactively identify areas of non-compliance that programs may mistakenly assume are in alignment with the ACGME Common Program Requirements. The process has helped reduce stress and resource strain and enhanced the learning environment for residents/fellows.
Development and Execution of a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship in Latin America
Susana Martínez-Jiménez, MD; Katie Gradick, MD, MHS; Jaime Guarda, MD, et al.
Pediatric hospice and palliative medicine training pathways remain scarce in most low- and middle-income countries, especially across Latin America, limiting workforce growth and access to specialized pediatric palliative care. This article reports on a partnership implementing the first regionally grounded pediatric hospice and palliative medicine fellowship in Latin America, delivering a culturally responsive, ACGME International-aligned curriculum and demonstrating early feasibility and acceptability.