Med Ed
Focused Connections: #ACGME2022 Pre-Conferences
The 2022 ACGME Annual Educational Conference will be a fully virtual experience for the second year in a row, including pre-conferences. While the conference will offer content in live, semi-live, and on-demand formats, the pre-conferences are almost entirely live, which presents a unique and exciting opportunity to connect and learn.

Meaning in Medicine: Rebuilding Connections
This year’s theme, Meaning in Medicine: Rebuilding Connections, highlights both the importance of the work that is done every day and the imperative to continually rebuild professional connections

What Is ACGME Equity Matters?
In July 2021, and in support of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the ACGME proudly and formally announced ACGME Equity MattersTM, a new initiative that introduces a framework for continuous learning and process improvement in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and anti-racism practices.

ACGME Opens Call for Back to Bedside Project Funding

ACGME Releases 2020-2021 Statistics on Graduate Medical Education Programs and Resident Physicians
The ACGME released its 2020-2021 Data Resource Book, the most comprehensive and reliable resource of its kind, including data on the size, scope, and distribution of graduate medical education in the US.

ACGME Releases CLER National Report of Findings 2021
The ACGME is pleased to present the CLER National Report of Findings 2021.

Journal Notes: What is Editorial Independence?
Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME) is published by the ACGME as an editorially independent, peer-reviewed publication. But what exactly does editorial independence mean in terms of their relationship, and why is it so important to both JGME and the ACGME? These questions and answers hopefully shed some light.

Coalition for Physician Accountability Recommendations on Virtual Interviews for 2021-2022 Recruitment Season
The Coalition for Physician Accountability recommends interviews for the 2021-2022 recruitment cycle be conducted virtually due to the growing concerns about the Delta variant.
August 23, 2021
This week's e-Communication includes information on the 2022 Annual Educational Conference Call for Abstracts, the latest issue of the Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME), and the designated institutional official (DIO) approval of program Annual Updates.