Letters to the Community
A Message from Dr. Thomas J. Nasca During National Volunteer Week
Letter from ACGME President & CEO Dr. Thomas J. Nasca thanking the hundreds of ACGME volunteers who are integral to the work of the ACGME and improving graduate medical education.

January 18, 2022
This week's e-Communication includes information on the 2022 Annual Educational Conference, Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME) articles, ACGME program requirements available for review and comment, and more.
Letter to the Community: ACGME Makes Changes in Response to GME Community’s Concerns
Letter from ACGME President & CEO Dr. Thomas J. Nasca describing the changes being implemented to respond to the current environment, balanced with accreditation responsibilities to residents and fellows, patients, and the public.

Update on Dedicated Time Requirements and Reduction of Burden

A Letter to the Medical Community from Dr. Thomas J. Nasca
ACGME President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP addresses those working in the medical profession in acknowledgement of National Doctors' Day 2020.

ACGME Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ACGME President and CEO tells the graduate medical education community which ACGME activities are being suspended to allow the GME community to focus on patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit this section for updated guidance and information.
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.
Update on Physician Well-Being
ACGME CEO Dr. Nasca explores recent statistics on resident deaths reported in Academic Medicine and offers strategies and interventions for programs to follow in supporting learner and faculty member well-being year round.
Immigration Policy
ACGME CEO Dr. Nasca addresses the Executive Order on immigration with the graduate medical education community.