NEW! Clinician Educator Journal Club
Next Session: Thursday, July 16, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central
Article: This Armor of Mine: Perspective of a Bipolar Physician and His Program Director
Speakers: Justin Bullock MD, MPH and Cary Paine, 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 available for attending these meetings. View CME information on the Registration page.
Missed a session? View on-demand recordings of past meetings.
Send registration questions to virtualevents@acgme.org.
Register for the July Journal Club
NEW! Back to Bedside Funding Recipients Named for 2026-2028 Cycle
The ACGME has selected 23 resident- and fellow-led teams to receive funding as part of the fifth cycle of Back to Bedside, an initiative developed by residents and fellows to support innovative projects that enhance the physician-patient connection and improve the clinical learning environment in graduate medical education.
Winners will present their projects after a two-year development cycle at the ACGME Annual Educational Conference in Orlando, Florida in 2028.
View the full list of newly selected Back to Bedside recipients, projects, and team leaders, and read the full announcement in the ACGME Newsroom. Learn more about Back to Bedside on the ACGME website.
NEW! ACGME LINC
Topic: The Basics of Accreditation for Program Coordinators
Date and Time: July 20, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Central
Who: Newer program coordinators or those seeking a refresher; 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).
View upcoming topics and session dates on the ACGME LINC page of the ACGME website.
Provide Your Feedback:
We invite you to complete a brief survey to share your feedback on your overall experience with ACGME LINC sessions and help inform future programming:
Email questions to outreach@acgme.org.
NEW! 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.
WEDNESDAY! 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 this Wednesday, 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.
NEW! Neurological Surgery Defined Case Categories
Effective July 1, 2026, the Review Committee for Neurological Surgery will remove the following critical care case categories from Case Log minimums:
- Airway management (10)
- Arterial line placement (10)
- CVP line placement (10)
This change will reduce the total number of critical care cases from 100 to 70. Although the new minimums will be effective July 1, 2026, the change will not be reflected in the Case Log System until late August or early September 2026 to accommodate the academic year data rollover. The updated “Case Log Required Minimum Numbers” document is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Neurological Surgery section of the ACGME website.
Email Associate Executive Director Jennifer Luna with questions.
TOMORROW! 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.
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.
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
NEW! Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment Course
Registration for Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment is now open for August, 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.
NEXT WEEK! 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.
Only three sessions remain! Register now to secure a spot. Check session availability here.
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.
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! Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME) Articles of the Week
Alice J. Tang, MD, MHPE; Shira Sachs, MD; Neil Lim, MD; Ozan Unlu, MD; Stephanie J. Tang, MD; Deepa Rani Nandiwada, MD, MSEd; Anjile An, MPH; Arthur T. Evans, MD, MPH; Justin Choi, MD, MSc
Complex inpatient clinical environments can make it difficult for residents to engage in deliberate practice and develop a growth mindset, despite the importance of those strategies in developing leadership and teaching skills. This mixed methods study of resident and attending participants showed that a structured, coaching-centered acting-attending internal medicine rotation was associated with significantly higher deliberate practice behaviors and increased self-confidence in leadership and teaching skills. The structure normalized feedback, centered residents’ own goals, and reinforced the resident-as-leader role.
AI in Scholarship: How to Use It, Study It, and Report It
Carl Preiksaitis, MD, MEd
AI tools are entering the GME scholarship workflow at every stage, from generating ideas and searching the literature, to analyzing data and drafting results. This AI Teaching Rounds article discusses research methods to help medical educators use AI tools effectively in their scholarship while avoiding pitfalls that undermine credibility.