Improving health care & population health by assessing & enhancing the quality of resident/fellow physician education through accreditation & education
Tomorrow is
#NationalWomenPhysiciansDay
. The number of women entering the physician pipeline has steadily increased and now totals more than 71K. Below is the breakdown by specialty. More stats available in the
#ACGME
Data Resource Book:
#NWPD
#ACGME
thanks the dedication and work of the more than 140,000 resident physician healers in the US. It’s
#ThankAResidentDay
! Honor residents you know with this hashtag and tag us, too – we’d love to say thank you!
Results from a national survey featured in
@NEJM
reveal that half of US general surgery residents, especially women, experience workplace mistreatment, greatly increasing risk of burnout and suicidal thoughts. Learn more:
#PhysicianWellBeing
#residents
UPDATE:
#ACGME
has issued an updated statement that supercedes all other guidance re early graduation from US medical schools & early appointment to
#GME
programs.
#MedEd
#COVID19
The
#ACGME
welcomes Mary E. Klingensmith, MD as the Senior Vice President, Accreditation. Dr. Klingensmith will oversee the accreditation process and standards for ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs across the country.
@meklingensmith
Today is National Thank a Resident Day! We salute the dedication and commitment of residents and fellows who strive every day to provide excellence in care for the patients they serve.
#physicianwellbeing
It's
#GMEProfessionalsDay
! Thank you to all of the hard workers out there who support graduate medical education and make it successful! Thank you to the Association for Hospital Medical Education for hosting this inaugural event.
#GME
#AHME
#MedEd
#ACGME
welcomes Dr. William McDade as its first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. McDade leads internal and external activities, focusing on diversifying and including underrepresented groups in medical education.
#diversityinmedicine
#MedEd
“Diversity equity & inclusion are not goals. They are values. We need to live them in every aspect of everything we do. This is not about quotas. This is about the hearts & minds of everybody making space for everybody under the tent.” -Dr. Nasca
#ACGME2023
#MeaningInMedicine
In honor of
#NationalWomenPhysiciansDay
, the
#ACGME
thanks the women physicians who support our mission as volunteer, staff, committee, task force, or Board members. And thank you to all the women physicians advancing
#GME
and delivering high-quality health care.
#NWPD
The ACGME is proud to announce its Diversity and Inclusion Award will now be known as the Barbara Ross-Lee, DO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award in honor of Dr. Ross-Lee’s illustrious career.
@sickledoc
@DrBonnieMason
@RossBrosslee
Read more:
National Women Physicians Day is Monday, February 3. “I do not wish to give (women) a first place, still less a second one--but the complete freedom to take their true place, whatever it may be.” Elizabeth Blackwell 2/3/1821-5/31/1910
#MedEd
#IamBlackwell
#NWPD
#ACGME
Registration is open for
#ACGME2022
! Join the largest virtual gathering of
#GME
professionals in the world to rebuild connections through 70+ educational sessions, networking opportunities, and more.
#MeaningInMedicine
#MedEd
The ACGME is aware of several serious allegations of racial bias and discrimination in medical education. Any alleged violations of ACGME policies are taken very seriously. Read the full ACGME statement:
“Only when racism, implicit bias, and other forms of discrimination are rooted out of our society, and when our health care system provides its benefits to all in need, can we rest.” Read more from
#ACGME
President & CEO Dr. Thomas Nasca:
#BlackLivesMatter
The
#ACGME
is proud to support
#NationalLatinoPhysicianDay
. Visit and help share information and raise awareness about the need for more Hispanic, Latinx, Latino, Latina physicians. 6% is not enough.
From earlier today at
#ACGME2021
, "We have to find a way to make sure everyone we bring into our residency programs is made as whole as they possibly can, is appreciated, and is felt to be included and belong in that environment. ” -
@sickledoc
.
#MedEd
#Diversity
Dr Vivek Murthy, on his parents’ influence on his pursuit of a career in medicine: medicine is about more than making diagnoses... it is about the interactions & the relationship that can be cultivated b/w the physician & the pt that can make a difference in healing.
#ACGME2019
When asked about what makes a good doctor, Dr. Nasca pointed out that we often focus on the academic dimensions, but compassion will be more important to future physicians.
“Trust is the glue that holds the social contract together.”
#ACGME2024
The
#ACGME
welcomes Dr. Pilar Ortega as Vice President, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Dr. Ortega will support efforts to address harassment, discrimination, and other forms of mistreatment in the
#GME
learning environment and much more.
@pilarortegamd
Fear looks like anger and jealousy and rage and while fear can motivate in the short term, it’s dangerous in the long term, because fear is corrosive. Love is fundamentally the opposite of fear. Choose to lead with love. —
@vivek_murthy
#ACGME2019
Today for
#NationalDoctorsDay
we recognize the millions of doctors around the world on the front lines helping to end this pandemic. Thank you for your continued sacrifice and hard work!
For the first time since 1997, the
@CMSGov
is distributing 1,000 additional residency positions. Up to 200 positions will be distributed/year. Qualifying hospitals can apply for 5 spots/year. Apps due 3/31. See Section 126 on the CMS site for more info:
Happy
#NationalWomenPhysiciansDay
! The
#ACGME
thanks & celebrates these women on our Board & staff, as well as all those who volunteer on our committees & task forces, & all the women physicians in GME and beyond, here and across the world.
#NWPD
#IAmBlackwell
Introducing the ACGME Remediation Toolkit – a dynamic resource designed to support educators in addressing underperformance among residents and fellows. Dive into 11 comprehensive modules authored by experts across the US.
#MedEd
Free in Learn at ACGME:
This
#PrideMonth
, the
#ACGME
emphasizes the need to address health disparities experienced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, particularly in communities of color, and the need to fully support LGBTQIA+ physicians to ensure a safe and supportive health care environment for all.
#Pride2020
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. The
#ACGME
provides tools and resources to help Sponsoring Institutions, programs, residents/fellows, faculty members, and others in
#GME
support
#PhysicianWellBeing
in the clinical learning environment.
#WSPD
Tomorrow is
#GMEProfessionalsDay
recognizing and celebrating the work of professionals at all levels of graduate medical education. It takes a lot of hardworking people to drive and improve
#GME
and this day is for you!
This
#NationalDoctorsDay
, the
#ACGME
wants to recognize and thank physicians everywhere for their tireless dedication to their patients during this pandemic crisis and every single day.
What we have to do is create a culture where it’s ok for physicians to talk about
#Wellbeing
so they have the support they need to be present with their patients -
#acgme
President and CEO Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP.
#ACGME2019
#MeaningInMedicine
“Our work is to ensure that residency programs and hospitals, where doctors train, have the resources and tools that they need to create the type of educational and clinical environments where Latina and Latino and all residents can truly feel that they belong and they can…
#FYIFriday
It's
#ThankaResidentDay
! Thank you to the amazing 150,000+ residents and fellows! Tag and share your messages of appreciation today, and thank you to the
@GoldFdtn
for creating the day.
The Coalition for Physician Accountability recommends all programs commit to online interviews and virtual visits for applicants, including local students, for the 2020-2021 residency cycle.
#MedEd
#COVID19
Read more:
The
#ACGME
has suspended all program Self-Study activities, including the submission of Self-Study Summaries, through June 1, 2021, to allow the
#GME
community to prioritize patient care duties in line with
#COVID19
responsibilities.
#MedEd
#FYIFriday
It's
#GMEProfessionalsDay
! Graduate medical education is powered by amazing individuals at many levels and this day is for you. Thank you for your diligence and contributions to make
#GME
thrive!
Today we celebrate the second annual
#GMEProfessionalsDay
! Thank you to all the hard working individuals who make our
#GME
programs a success. This video is for you all: .
Medicine is hard work, but it's also rewarding... and it means something to the patients you serve. Thank you for what you do.
#MeaningfulMonday
#MeaningInMedicine
4 hrs of sleep, skipped lunch, and generally dragging when the last clinic pt of the day surprises me w homemade cookies and a note of appreciation.
#ThisIsMedicine
.
#Premeds
: want this? Keep grinding, you’ll get here. We’ll be waiting for you.
#BlackMenInMedicine
@OhioStateMed
On becoming a
#GME
program director: The best decision ever. Working with learners is not just about the education of the physicians in training today, but about the hope they will go out & do better than us. I will never leave medical education.
@MonaHannaA
#ACGME2020
“I don’t believe we that can completely eradicate suicide in residency...so that has to be our goal, not to lose one.” ACGME President and CEO Dr. Thomas Nasca, discussing collaborative efforts to address
#PhysicianWellBeing
during the
#ACGME2018
Annual Educational Conference.
The new Faculty Development Toolkit will provide faculty development materials to help physician faculty practice skills in direct observation and feedback, as well as assist facilitators in leading faculty development at their Sponsoring Institutions.
NEW!
#ACGME
provides a statement and detailed guidance on early graduation from US allopathic and osteopathic medical schools and appointment to ACGME-accredited programs:
#MedEd
#COVID19
#GME
program directors, register for the upcoming panel discussion, “Program Director Well-Being: Finding a Path Forward,” which aims to create a space to share experiences and hear from peers on issues related to program director well-being.
Just a reminder,
@JournalofGME
is now OPEN ACCESS FOR ALL. This move aligns with the ACGME mission of enhancing the quality of resident and fellow education by providing easy access to the important research and innovation conducted at institutions around the world.
A4: Create a resident/fellow
#PhysicianWellbeing
plan for your program; assess and update your existing well-being program using a tool like Combating Burnout, Promoting Physician Well-Being.
#Providerwellbeing
The ACGME cannot let
#ThankaResidentDay
pass without a big shoutout to the ACGME Council of Review Committee Residents, chaired by
@amandasximd
, who do so much for GME and are responsible for the
#BacktoBedside
initiative. Thank you!
@GoldFdtn
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
On this day, the
#ACGME
honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the continued work across the country to support movements for civil rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
#MLKDay
I’m often told “this is not your job” “this is not your lane.” But this experience is a reminder of the incredible power that our profession has. The work of doctors and researchers and scientists still holds ground.
@MonaHannaA
#ACGME2020
Dr. Nasca made his views very clear when asked about the role of coordinators in
#GME
.
“The modern residency program cannot operate without coordinators.”
#ACGME2024
The
#ACGME
celebrates the thousands of doctors around the country on
#DoctorsDay
. Thank you for your commitment to a healthier, more equitable, future.
Now on the
#ACGME
Blog! Read about the
#ACGME2024
Marvin R. Dunn Keynote Address. Titled “Improving the Culture of Residency,” the keynote promises to be an insightful journey into the transformative trials that are reshaping the landscape of
#GME
. Presented by
@kbilimoria
and…
“Our goal, not to lose one.” -
#ACGME
CEO Dr. Thomas Nasca
Today is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. Each physician suicide is a devastating loss and the ACGME is committed to preventing physician suicide and promoting
#PhysicianWellBeing
.
#NPSAday
“I don’t believe we that can completely eradicate suicide in residency...so that has to be our goal, not to lose one.” ACGME President and CEO Dr. Thomas Nasca, discussing collaborative efforts to address
#PhysicianWellBeing
during the
#ACGME2018
Annual Educational Conference.
#FYIFriday
Today is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. Every physician & person lost to suicide is a tragedy. If you are experiencing depression or thoughts of suicide please reach out to someone. Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255.
#NPSADay
#PhysicianWellBeing
Now on the
#ACGME
Blog! Read our Honoring Excellence interview with
@MayoClinic
School of Graduate Medical Education's Henry J. Schultz, MD, MACP, recipient of the 2021 ACGME John C. Gienapp Award (aka the "Lifetime Achievement Award of
#GME
!)
Public feedback is open! The new Clinician Educator Milestones, a joint effort of the
#ACGME
,
@AccreditedCME
,
@AAMCToday
, &
@AACOMunities
, will provide a framework for assessment of educational skills of faculty members who teach residents & fellows.
#GME
Congratulations to
@donnalamb_chi
on this exciting new role. We'll miss you here
@acgme
, but know you're moving on to do great things
@TheNRMP
, who are lucky to have you. 👏👏
The NRMP Board of Directors has announced that Donna Lamb of
@acgme
will succeed Mona Signer as NRMP President and CEO on October 21, 2019. Press Release:
There's no better place to reach the
#GME
community than at the 2024 ACGME Annual Educational Conference. Reserve your booth today and learn more about exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities for
#ACGME2024
at the conference website:
Please review our comprehensive
#PhysicianWellBeing
Tools & Resources w materials for institutions & programs to use in supporting & improving physician
#wellness
locally. Continue to care for yourselves & each other. Every tragedy is a tragedy too many.
@SarahGiles10
My heart goes out to the
@nyulangone
family. Every academic health center will face this tragedy if they have not done so already. There is no perfect solution, but respect and communication are key. The
@ACGME
has fostered a national dialogue on the learning environment.
We are pleased to announce Eric S. Holmboe, MD will become Intealth’s next CEO on January 2: “I feel deeply privileged to join an organization that is doing such impactful work around the world.” Read the full announcement:
Today is International Women’s Day!
@womensday
celebrates the social, economic, cultural, & political achievements of women.
#ACGME
celebrates the contributions of women in and beyond medicine, today and every day.
#IWD2020
#EachforEqual
#MedEd
The
#ACGME
welcomes three new Board of Director Officers:
@karenjnichols
is the new Chair, Claudia Wyatt-Johnson is the new Vice Chair, and H. Hunt Batjer, MD is the new Treasurer.
The Mission of the
#ACGME
is to improve health care and population health by assessing and advancing the quality of resident physicians' education through accreditation. This means for everyone.
#PrideMonth
Happy Match Week and best of luck from the
#ACGME
to all who are awaiting results and looking forward to the next phase of your journey!
#Match2023
#MedEd
#ACGME
’s Dr. Nasca concludes President’s Plenary w/call to action: “If we rise to this challenge, we will achieve the Quadruple Aim, end racism & intolerance in our society, & achieve the equity we all seek for our children & grandchildren.”
#ACGME2021
#MeaningInMedicine
#MedEd
Welcome to the 2019 ACGME Annual Educational Conference! Read a welcome message from Chief of Staff/Chief Education and Organizational Development Officer Dr. Timothy P. Brigham on our blog.
#ACGME2019
#MeaningInMedicine
#MedEd
The
#ACGME
celebrates
#WIMmonth
! Throughout September, we honor the contributions of women physicians, educators, and leaders who shape the future of health care. Let's amplify their voices and achievements!
#GME
#WomenInMedicine
The joy you get from patients is important but we also need the joy we get from colleagues who see us for who we are. The care of patients and caring for each other need to be equal priorities. —
@vivek_murthy
#ACGME2019
In 1868, Alexander Thomas Augusta became the first African American faculty member at a US medical college when he was appointed
@HowardU
after serving in the Civil War as a surgeon and the first Black hospital admin in US history.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#MedEd
NEW! Letter to
#GME
community from
#ACGME
Pres/CEO Dr. Nasca w/info on
#COVID19
& GME. We've rec'd many Qs in last week & Dr. Nasca's letter addresses several. Others will be addressed ASAP, or by appropriate orgs. Continue to care for e/o & yourselves.
In partnership with
@AccreditedCME
,
@AAMCtoday
, and
@AACOMmunities
the
#ACGME
is proud to share the first-ever Clinician Educator Milestones, designed to provide pathways for professional development and framework for assessment. Learn more: