Accreditation
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.

Mary Klingensmith, MD Named New Senior Vice President, Accreditation
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.

Update on Dedicated Time Requirements and Reduction of Burden

ACGME-I Welcomes James A. Arrighi, MD, as New President and CEO

Recognition of Non-Standard Training for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Physicians to Transition to the ACGME
ACGME Leaders Coauthor Article on the Transition to a Single Accreditation System
Published online this month in Academic Medicine, the invited commentary describes the transition to a single accreditation system for US graduate medical education, which formed after an historic agreement among the ACGME, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, and American Osteopathic Association.
March 29, 2021
This edition of the e-Communication includes information on the toolkit to help aid programs and incoming learners transition from medical school to residency; renaming the Diversity and Inclusion Award to honor Barbara Ross-Lee, DO; and nominations to Review Committees.
February 1, 2021
This week's e-Communication includes an update from the Physician Coalition for Accountability, a sneak peek of the Annual Educational Conference's virtual platform, an invitation to nominate colleagues for the 2022 ACGME Awards, and more.
Updated Medical Student Away Rotation Recommendations Through the 2021-2022 Academic Year
The Coalition for Physician Accountability has released updated recommendations regarding medical students completing away rotations in the 2020-2021 academic year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 25, 2021
This week's e-Communication includes information on the Resident/Fellow and Faculty Surveys, updated Milestones that go into effect July 1, 2021, Review and Comment for program requirements, the Annual Educational Conference, and more.