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The Culture of Well-Being

The ACGME is committed to supporting graduate medical education programs to develop a Culture of Well-Being, not just the absence of burnout and depression. The central feature in this culture is the well-being of all members of the health care team, including faculty and staff members, and residents and fellows.

January 2019
Carol Bernstein, MD

Conference Speaker Spotlight: Who is Leana Wen, MD, MSc, FAAEM?

In her recent role as Baltimore City Health Commissioner that Dr. Leana Wen made history by signing a standing order to address the opioid crisis in Baltimore. We are honored to have Dr. Wen presenting at the 2019 Annual Educational Conference and look forward to her session, Addressing the Opioid Epidemic: The Responsibility of Physicians.
January 2019

The ACGME's Baldwin Seminar Series and the Power of Interaction

Named for ACGME Senior Scholar in Residence and pioneer of interprofessional medical education Dr. DeWitt C. Baldwin Jr., the Baldwin Seminar Series has helped the ACGME shine more focus on innovation, excellence, expanded thinking, and fresh perspectives in graduate medical education.

January 2019
DeWitt C. Baldwin Jr., MD

Wellness at the 2019 Conference

Conference days are invigorating, but they can also be long and taxing, so be sure to maintain your personal well-being at the Annual Educational Conference by taking a mental break, stretching, exercising, and enjoying the outdoors.
January 2019
Walkers on a path in a forest having a conversation. Walkers on a path in a forest having a conversation.

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

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