Newsroom and Blog Updates on Pursuing Excellence

Osteopathic Medical Scho ols Graduate a Record Number of New Physicians in 2018

Physician workforce in the United States now includes more than 114,000 osteopathic physicians, according to this press release from the American Osteopathic Association.

January 2019

Osteopathic Medical Schools Graduate a Record Number of New Physicians in 2018

Physician workforce in the United States now includes more than 114,000 osteopathic physicians, according to this press release from the American Osteopathic Association.

January 2019

A Very Special Marvin R. Dunn Keynote Address

The 2019 ACGME Annual Educational Conference offers so many great educational opportunities that it can be hard to know which sessions to choose. One “must-attend” plenary session focuses on the critically important topic of physician well-being.

January 2019
Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP, President and Chief Executive Officer, ACGME

Well-Being and Work Hour Requirements

ACGME President and CEO Dr. Nasca emphasizes the need for a focus on well-being in GME and provides an update on the 80-hour clinical work hours requirement.

The ACGME Annual Educational Conference--What's it all About?

If you’ve never before been, you might wonder what you can learn at the ACGME Annual Educational Conference. What’s this conference about, really? The answer is: more than you might think.
December 2018

Pre-Conference Introductory Course for New Program Directors

You’re a new program director—now what? The Introductory Course for New Program Directors will help you get started with tangible information, networking opportunities, and advice from those who’ve “been there.”
December 2018

DIOs at the Annual Educational Conference

Did you know that 31 percent of all designated institutional officials (DIOs) of ACGME-accredited Sponsoring Institutions attend the ACGME Annual Educational Conference? In addition to the robust educational offerings designed specifically for the DIO community, this statistic underscores what an important networking opportunity this event provides.
December 2018
ACGME Institutional Accreditation leadership at the 2018 Institutional Town Hall

The Annual Educational Conference for Coordinators

With over 140 exciting, content-rich sessions, full- and half-day pre-conferences, networking opportunities, well-being activities, receptions, and more, there truly is something for everyone, making this conference a unique educational opportunity for all. While we do want to give you lots of choices, we don’t actually want to overwhelm attendees, so for the first time we’ve pre-identified learning tracks that might appeal to those registering based on their role in GME. Here are some considerations for coordinators at all levels registering to attend the 2019 Annual Educational Conference.
November 2018

New This Year: Exhibit Hall Features

Make sure you plan to join us in the Exhibit Hall during the Annual Educational Conference, which will be full of networking opportunities, the chance to learn about the latest innovative products and services in GME, and a number of engaging activities and events. In addition to the exhibiting vendors and promotional opportunities, this year the Exhibit Hall will include the following new spaces and activities…

November 2018

ACGME Chooses Pathway Leaders for Quality Improvement in Health Care Disparities Collaborative

The collaborative is third in a series to engage residents and fellows, improve their ability to provide quality health care.

November 2018