In 2016, a Castlight Health report named Wilmington, North Carolina, the city with the highest abuse opioid abuse rate in the US. In response, Joseph Pino, MD, MHA, and members of the community sought to safely reduce the number of opioids prescribed, increase adherence to best practices in opioid prescribing, and reduce emergency department visits due to opioid overdose. His poster, presented at the 2019 ACGME Annual Educational Conference, reports the outcome of these multiple initiatives.

The ACGME is pleased to announce that Mary E. Klingensmith, MD will assume the role of Chief Accreditation Officer effective August 31. In her new role, Dr. Klingensmith will lead activities related to the Review and Recognition Committees for graduate medical education.

Ahead of National Rural Health Day on November 21, 2024, this post shares information about the ACGME's efforts in support of GME in rural and medically underserved areas and populations.

A post in the ACGME Answers series to clarify the ACGME relationship and engagement with its Member Organizations.

This first post in a new series focuses on resources provided by the ACGME on its website and distance learning platform for residents and fellows.

This week's edition of the e-Communication includes how to join a discussion forum on revising competencies for undergraduate medical education, updated FAQs related to the Common Program Requirements, registration for the National Learning Community of Sponsoring Institutions meeting, and more.

This week's e-Communication includes information on the ACGME's position on personal protective equipment during the pandemic, the 2021 ACGME Award recipients, the opening of registration for the ACGME Annual Educational Conference, Review Committee information from multiple specialties, and more.

This week's e-Communication includes information on a webcast on the Annual Update, news about Milestones, ACGME Requirements available for Review and Comment, and calls for resident and public members.