The Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models has released its second set of draft recommendations for review and comment to guide development and implementation of additional licensure pathways for internationally trained physicians.

March 18 marked the second annual Health Workforce Well-Being Day, sponsored by the National Academy of Medicine, a day recognizing the critical issue of health worker burnout. This year, ACGME leadership proudly participated in the celebratory event on March 17.

ACGME Senior Scholar for Well-Being Dr. Stuart Slavin leads a group of well-being scholars in discussing the impacts of the Omicron Variant and ways to move forward in a new ACGME podcast, with video recording.  

Dr. Hamstra was a recipient of the seventh annual John A. Benson Jr., MD Professionalism Article Prize, which recognizes the importance of scholarly publication to advance the field of medical professionalism.

Dr. Hamstra was a recipient of the seventh annual John A. Benson Jr., MD Professionalism Article Prize, which recognizes the importance of scholarly publication to advance the field of medical professionalism.

The Advisory Commission on Additional Licensing Models has released new guidance for state medical boards, legislators, and employers working on new licensure pathways for physicians who have already trained and practiced medicine outside the US.

ACGME President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Thomas J. Nasca received the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) 2020 Distinguished Service Award recognizing “the highest level of service, commitment and contribution to the FSMB; the advancement of the profession of medical licensure and discipline; and the strengthening and enhancement of public protection.”

The final discussion forum to help create a common set of foundational competencies for use in undergraduate medical education programs in the US will be held December 6.