This special edition of the ACGME's weekly e-Communication includes information on a well-being webinar May 7, and Frequently Asked Questions.

Q and A with #ACGME2025 poster presenter Dipti Chrastka, LMFT, on her team's study on "Enhancing Resident Well-Being with Lightbox Therapy."

The ACGME looks forward to reviewing initial findings and studying the complete results. The organization is committed to supporting all Sponsoring Institutions and programs in meeting our requirements and prioritizing well-being.

The ACGME proudly announces the retirement of Chief Education Officer and Special Advisor to the President and Chief Executive Officer Timothy P. Brigham, MDiv, MS, PhD. Dr. Brigham has been a guiding force in shaping graduate medical education (GME), advancing faculty development, and championing physician well-being for almost two decades.

The ACGME's Back to Bedside initiative seeks innovative ideas to increase time residents and fellows spend with patients and reduce physician burnout.

ACGME Manager, Employee Communications Emily Vasiliou wrote about her experience attending the ACGME's annual Awards Retreat for recipients of the Courage to Lead and Courage to Teach Awards for the first time in 10 years.

As increasing rates of stress, depression, and fatigue fuel concern about physician well-being, the ACGME, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and Mayo Clinic today launched an initiative to prevent physician and medical trainee suicides.

Results from a new national survey published on the New England Journal of Medicine website* ahead of print reveal that half of US general surgery residents, especially women, experience workplace mistreatment at least a few times per year.

A two-day visit to Jakarta by ACGME leaders reinforced the growing relationship as ACGME Global Services works with Indonesia’s Ministry of Health to improve the scale and quality of GME and training in the fourth-most-populous country in the world.

This week's e-Communication includes information on the ACGME Rural Track Program Designation Type 2, the National Academy of Medicine's National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being, open positions on Review Committees, and more.