Newsroom and Blog Updates on Pursuing Excellence

Hahnemann University Hospital Malpractice Insurance Coverage Extended

The medical malpractice insurance coverage for residents and fellows employed at Hahnemann University Hospital (HUH) between January 2018 and September 2019 has been extended from January 10, 2020 to February 10, 2020.

January 2020

#ACGME2020 Plenaries Preview: Sessions 001-004

Four major plenaries after Friday morning’s address by ACGME President and CEO Thomas J. Nasca, MD will be presented by outstanding national leaders, and will discuss critical issues at the forefront of the GME discussion right now.

January 2020

Celebrating Coordinators: 10 Years of the Annual Coordinator Forum at the Annual Educational Conference

Themed, “10 Years of Celebrating Community,” the 10th annual Coordinator Forum at the 2020 Annual Educational Conference pre-conferences will host one-third of the conference’s attendees!

December 2019

Update regarding Hahnemann University Hospital Malpractice Insurance

This update includes information on the status of malpractice insurance for former Hahnemann residents and fellows, resources for these individuals, and the ACGME Institutional Requirements regarding professional liability insurance.

December 2019

Partners in Prevention: Strengthening Our Relationship with Hope For The Day

The ACGME has been working with Chicago-based Hope For The Day for over a year, and we are thrilled to announce the ACGME is now a Hope For The Day Partner in Prevention, actively working towards mental health education and proactive suicide prevention.

December 2019
As part of its commitment to staff and community well-being, the ACGME is partnering with Hope For The Day, a Chicago-based non-profit organization dedicated to mental health support and suicide prevention.

The #ACGME2020 Exhibit Hall

Opportunities to find or elevate your Meaning in Medicine and enrich Compassion and Connections abound at the ACGME Annual Educational Conference, both in sessions and beyond the presentations themselves. Learn about what will be available in this year's Exhibit Hall during the conference, including opportunities for networking, special events, and more!

December 2019

ACGME Launches AWARE Well-Being Resources

The ACGME has released resources specifically designed for residents, faculty members, and graduate medical education (GME) programs and institutions to promote well-being, mitigate the effects of stress, and prevent burnout.
December 2019

ACGME Releases Version 2.0 of CLER Pathways to Excellence

The Version 2.0 of CLER Pathways to Excellence: Expectations for an Optimal Clinical Learning Environment to Achieve Safe and High-Quality Patient Care, has been published.

December 2019

Bridging the Leadership Gap for Newly Appointed Chief Residents

Outstanding medical skills are not the same as leadership skills, and many newly appointed chief residents find a gap between their education and training and their new leadership role. To bridge that gap, the ACGME offers the Leadership Skills Training Program for chief residents.

December 2019

ACGME Deepening its Commitment to Physician Well-Being, Leader Says

MDedge interviewed the ACGME's chief of staff and chief education and organizational development officer, Timothy P. Brigham, MDiv, PhD, about the organization's commitment to well-being during the American Academy of Pediatrics' annual meeting.

November 2019