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The ACGME has an abundance of tools and resources it has created and curated related to implementing well-being activities throughout GME and the clinical learning environment.

Authored by renowned experts from across the country, this comprehensive course has been thoughtfully designed to provide educators and administrators in graduate medical education the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to effectively address the challenges faced by struggling learners.

 

For learners, leaders, educators, and others, #ACGME2024 welcomes all those in the field who are passionate about GME and collaboration. Join colleagues at the ACGME’s signature learning event for three days of learning, connecting, and more. 

Are all residency and fellowship programs in the US ACGME-accredited?

No. ACGME accreditation is a voluntary process programs and the institutions that sponsor them choose to complete. There are residency and fellowship programs that are not accredited by the ACGME. In some cases, this is because the ACGME does not yet accredit a particular specialty or subspecialty. In other cases, programs and/or institutions have opted not to apply for accreditation from the ACGME. Residency programs that are not accredited by the ACGME do not receive Medicare funding from CMS for Direct Graduate Medical Education (DGME) and Indirect Medical Education (IME).

Does the ACGME accredit US medical schools?

No. The ACGME only accredits GME programs and the institutions that sponsor them (“Sponsoring Institutions”). The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accredits US allopathic medical schools and is sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Medical Association (AMA). US osteopathic medical schools are accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

Improvement and Initiatives

The ACGME is committed to initiatives that enhance and improve US graduate medical education.

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