NEW! Call for Abstracts Now Open!
SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT PROPOSAL TODAY!
The ACGME invites proposals for abstracts for the 2022 ACGME Annual Educational Conference. Selected abstracts will either be presented as posters at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida and/or be displayed virtually via the conference platform. Members of the graduate medical education community are encouraged to use this opportunity to share their innovations and research with their peers. Outcomes-based research and evaluation proposals are particularly encouraged.
The 2022 conference will be offered in a hybrid model, with both in-person and virtual registration options. The in-person conference will be in a similar format as in the past; attendance may be limited. The virtual conference component will be a snapshot of what is offered at the in-person event. The ACGME will take every step to ensure a safe space to learn, engage, and connect, and will take a conservative approach to virus prevention, in alignment with the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, the Centers for Disease Control, and federal and local government guidelines.
Learn more and submit an abstract proposal!
Submit proposals by Thursday, September 30, 2021 11:59 p.m. Central.
Email questions to abstracts@acgme.org.
DIO Approval of Annual Updates
Effective July 1, 2021, DIOs must oversee submissions of the Annual Update in the Accreditation Data System (ADS) for each of their programs. A new tool in ADS allows DIOs and institutional coordinators to review and approve or return a program's Annual Update to the program director with suggested changes. Recognizing that Sponsoring Institutions are learning to use the tool, the Institutional Review Committee will not review their compliance with this requirement (I.A.5.b).(2)) in the 2021-2022 accreditation cycle.
- The program director completes and submits the Annual Update.
- The DIO/institutional coordinator(s) receive an email from donotreply@acgme.org with an invitation to review the submission, log into ADS, and click on “Approve Annual Updates” under the "Sponsored Programs" tab.
- The DIO and institutional coordinators review the Annual Update(s).
- They select “Approve” or “Return to Program Director for Clarification.”
- If the program Annual Update is approved, the process is complete.
- If returned for clarification, the program director must resubmit the Annual Update and the DIO/institutional coordinator must re-review.
- This continues until the DIO/institutional coordinator approves the Annual Update.
Note: Program directors are encouraged to submit their Annual Update with plenty of time for review and revision. DIO approval must be documented prior to the program’s Annual Update due date. Once DIO approval is given, ADS does not have an option for the DIO to change the selection. In such cases, the DIO should contact program director to suggest changes. The review process does not lock the information in the Annual Update. DIOs will only see the version submitted to them. If the Annual Update is returned or the DIO requests changes after approval, the program director must make the revisions and re-submit the Annual Update so the DIO can review and approve them.
Email questions to irc@acgme.org and ads@acgme.org.
DOCC App for Evaluators Upgraded
The ACGME recently upgraded the implementation process for the DOCC app, a tool helping faculty members and other evaluators conduct direct observation assessments of residents and fellows performing a variety of clinical activities. The upgrade removes most of the technical work required to install the app on premises, making it significantly easier for Sponsoring Institutions and programs to use.
This open-access tool is designed for Sponsoring Institutions and programs to implement on premises, either on a local server or using hosting service. The trial version of the app, which is cloud-based and hosted by the ACGME, is available for testing purposes for one year. To use the app after one year, the trial version must be replaced with an on-premises version so program data can be stored locally in accordance with an individual Sponsoring Institution’s or program’s security standards.
Download DOCC from the App Store for iPhone and Google Play for Android, along with its user instructions. Sponsoring Institutions and programs interested in setting up the DOCC app locally are advised to work with their IT teams to download the DOCC package, which is available in the app and includes the system specifications needed to support it, as well as the new instructions for implementation.
Email questions to de@acgme.org or for assistance with implementation.
Milestones 2.0 Review and Comment
New drafts of the Milestones listed below are available for review and comment. The Milestones reporting data, along with other survey results and comments, informed the changes. The Work Groups also created Supplemental Guides to enhance understanding of the Milestones.
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Addiction Psychiatry
Neuromuscular Medicine
Sports Medicine
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Obstetrics and Gynecology
NEW! Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME) August Issue is Live!
The JGME August issue is now live and can be found on www.jgme.org. This issue launches a new Rip Out series on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice, as well as a continuation of the Rip Out series on Visual Media in Medical Education. Other topics in this issue include skills-based programs used to reduce physician burnout, gender bias in plastic surgery assessments, resident perspectives on remediation, and more.
As a reminder, JGME is completely open access.
NEW! Register Now for Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment
Registration for Fall 2021 ACGME faculty development courses is open! Led by ACGME senior staff members and selected expert instructors from around the country, Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment helps participants build effective assessment programs for their residency or fellowship programs. Offered virtually, sessions are highly interactive and use multiple learning approaches, including virtual simulations, to provide participants with approaches and tools for effective assessment.
Two virtual, six-day courses are available, beginning October 10 and October 31, 2021. For details and to register, visit the Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment page on the ACGME website.
ACGME Requirements for Review and Comment
The following Program Requirements and Recognition Requirements and accompanying Impact Statements are posted for review and comment, here:
Comment Deadline: August 25, 2021 - Deadline Wednesday!
Institutional Requirements
Recognition for Sponsoring Institutions with Non-Standard Training Programs for J-1 Visa Sponsorship
Comment Deadline: September 1, 2021
Radiation Oncology
Comment Deadline: September 3, 2021
Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management
Call for Public Members - Deadlines Approaching!
The following Review Committees are seeking their next public member for six-year terms beginning July 1, 2022. These members share the perspective of the public, foster public accountability, enrich the work of the Committee through outside expertise, and create transparency. While nominees cannot be physicians, other health care professionals are permitted if they are not employed by an organization with ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship programs.
NEUROLOGY - Deadline Next Week!
Details: Additional information is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Neurology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Larisa Cassie
Deadline: August 31, 2021
PSYCHIATRY - Deadline Next Week!
Details: Additional information is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Psychiatry section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Larisa Cassie
Deadline: August 31, 2021
FAMILY MEDICINE - Deadline Next Week!
Details: Details and nomination instructions are available on the Documents and Resources page of the Family Medicine section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Sandra Benitez
Deadline: September 1, 2021
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY - Deadline Next Week!
Details: Details and information is available on the Documents and Resources page of the Orthopaedic Surgery section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Jennifer Luna
Deadline: September 1, 2021
OSTEOPATHIC NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
Details: Additional information and the nomination form are available upon request.
Contact: Ariel Viera
Deadline: September 10, 2021
Calls for Resident Members - Deadlines Approaching!
The following Review/Recognition Committees are seeking their next resident member for a July 1, 2022-June 30, 2024 term. Resident members provide the learner perspective, foster accountability to the needs of residents and fellows, and enrich the work of the committee. Selected nominees will be presented to the ACGME Board of Directors for approval.
COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY - Deadline Friday!
Details: Visit the Documents and Resources page of the Colon and Rectal Surgery section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Jennifer Luna
Deadline: August 27, 2021
OTOLARYNGOLOGY - HEAD AND NECK SURGERY - Deadline Friday!
Details: Visit the Documents and Resources page of the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Jennifer Luna
Deadline: August 27, 2021
ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY - Deadline Approaching!
Details: Visit the Documents and Resources page of the Allergy and Immunology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Larisa Cassie
Deadline: August 31, 2021
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Details: Visit the Documents and Resources page in the Ophthalmology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Emma Breibart-White
Deadline: October 15, 2021
OSTEPATHIC NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
Details: The resident member must be enrolled in an ACGME-accredited osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine residency program on or prior to the start of the Review Committee term and may not serve more than one year beyond completion of the program. Details and nomination instructions are available upon request.
Contact: Ariel Viera
Deadline: September 10, 2021
OSTEOPATHIC RECOGNITION
Details: The resident member must be enrolled in an ACGME-accredited program with Osteopathic Recognition, in a designated position, on July 1, 2022, and may not serve more than one year beyond completion of the program. Details and nomination instructions are available upon request.
Contact: Ariel Viera
Deadline: September 9, 2021
Career Opportunities
The ACGME currently has the following open positions:
- Accreditation Administrator
- Accreditation Field Representative
- Director, Institutional Outreach and Collaboration
- Senior Attorney and Manager of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Click on the position linked above for details and to complete an application.