Author: Partners in Medical Education

Embedding Interprofessional Education (IPE) into GME: Why Small Steps Matter

Partners in Medical Education | November 13, 2025

Graduate medical education programs know the importance of teamwork. Yet under the pressure of service demands and accreditation requirements, interprofessional education (IPE) can slip into the background—treated as a “nice-to-have”...

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Improve Resident Recruitment: Aligning Mission with Match Strategy

Partners in Medical Education | October 9, 2025

Residency recruitment has become more complex for GME leaders. Platforms like ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) and Thalamus have improved efficiency, but they haven’t solved the deeper challenge: selecting applicants...

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Partners Pulse October 2025 Newsletter

Vol 3 Issue 2 | October 6, 2025

Jump to Article Sponsoring Institution Program GME Office / Administration Finance / Public Policy Sponsoring Institution By:  Tori Hanlon, MS Tori@partnersinmeded.com End of the CLER Era:  What Comes Next for...

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How to Support Medical Resident Wellness After Orientation

Partners in Medical Education | September 11, 2025

Now is the time to focus on medical resident wellness. Resident orientation is months behind us. We are a couple of rotations into the year. And for many new residents,...

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GME Program Coordinator Training: How Much Is Enough?

Partners in Medical Education | August 8, 2025

Being a Graduate Medical Education or GME program coordinator is complex. The requirements are dense, the timelines relentless, and the stakes—accreditation, learner experience, and institutional reputation—are high. Yet too often,...

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Does The PEC (Program Evaluation Committee) Need To Meet More Than Once A Year?

Partners in Medical Education | July 22, 2025

In a landscape where accreditation requirements evolve, and resident expectations grow more complex, the PEC can no longer be seen as a once-a-year requirement to fill. The PEC has the...

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Partners Pulse July 2025 Newsletter

Vol 3 Issue 1 | July 2, 2025

Jump to Article Sponsoring Institution Program GME Office / Administration Finance / Public Policy Sponsoring Institution By: Alfred Peters-Perez, MBA,MDIv, PhD  alfred@partnersinmeded.com Strategic Alignment: Aligning GME Expansion with the Hospital...

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Tracking GMEC Responsibilities in 2025

Partners in Medical Education | June 6, 2025

As the ACGME’s revised Institutional Requirements take effect in July 2025, Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) oversight demands a higher standard of transparency and accountability. For Sponsoring Institutions (SIs), it...

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Low ACGME Survey Scores? Here’s What to Do Next

Partners in Medical Education | May 20, 2025

The 2025 ACGME Survey results are in—and for some programs, the scores may have been a wake-up call. Whether it’s resident dissatisfaction, lack of faculty engagement, or concerns about supervision,...

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Partners Pulse April 2025 Newsletter

Vol 2 Issue 4 | April 18, 2025 | April 7, 2025

Jump to Article Sponsoring Institution Program GME Office / Administration Finance / Public Policy Sponsoring Institution By: Heather Peters, M.Ed, Ph.D. Heather@PartnersInMedEd.com  Powering Excellence: The Sponsoring Institution’s Key Role in...

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Understanding COCA Accreditation Standards: GME Feasibility

Partners in Medical Education | February 4, 2025

The Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation or COCA sets comprehensive standards designed to uphold the integrity and quality of osteopathic medical education. Effective September 26, 2023, these standards have been...

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Partners Pulse January 2025 Newsletter

Vol. 2 Issue 3 | January 21, 2025

Jump to Article Sponsoring Institution Program GME Office / Administration Finance / Public Policy   Sponsoring Institution By: Cheryl Haynes, BA Cheryl@PartnersInMedEd.com Words Matter The best advice we can give...

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Partners Pulse October 2024 Newsletter

Vol. 2 Issue 2 | September 27, 2024

Jump to Article Sponsoring Institution Program GME Office / Administration Finance / Public Policy   Sponsoring Institution By: Christine Redovan, MBA, MLIS Christine@PartnersInMedEd.com Proposed ACGME Institutional Requirements Proposed ACGME institutional...

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Partners Pulse July 2024 Newsletter

Vol. 2 Issue 1 | July 18, 2024

  Jump to Article Sponsoring Institution Program GME Office / Administration Finance / Public Policy   Sponsoring Institution By: Amy Durante, MHA Amy@PartnersInMedEd.com GMEC – Oversharing, Overthinking but Underperforming Over...

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Partners Pulse April 2024 Newsletter

Vol. 1 Issue 4 | April 25, 2024

Jump to Article Sponsoring Institution Program GME Office / Administration Finance / Public Policy   Sponsoring Institution By: Cheryl Haynes, BA Cheryl@PartnersInMedEd.com The Process of the Institutional Self-Study and 10-Year...

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Partners Pulse January 2024 Newsletter

Vol. 1 Issue 3 | January 19, 2024

Jump to Article Sponsoring Institution Program GME Office / Administration Finance / Public Policy   Sponsoring Institution By: Tori Hanlon, MS  Tori@PartnersInMedEd.com How Your SI Can Support and Prepare Programs...

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Partners Pulse October 2023 Newsletter

Vol. 1 Issue 2 | October 20, 2023

Jump to Article Sponsoring Institution Program GME Office / Administration Finance / Public Policy   Sponsoring Institution By: Carmela Meyer, MBA, EdD  Carmela@PartnersInMedEd.com It’s time to AIR it out. The...

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Partners Pulse July 2023 Newsletter

Vol. 1 Issue 1 | July 19, 2023

Jump to Article Sponsoring Institution Program GME Office / Administration Finance / Public Policy   Sponsoring Institution By: Heather Peters, M.Ed, PhD  Heather@PartnersInMedEd.com The Three Pillars of the National Community...

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Top 10 Reasons to Use a GME Accreditation Consultant

Partners in Medical Education | January 19, 2022

If you’ve ever dealt with the ACGME, you know how complicated and vague GME requirements can seem. Just like the IRS or Joint Commission, standards and requirements serve a very...

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Lessons Learned: Accepting Displaced Orphan Residents

Partners in Medical Education | March 18, 2020

Do you really know what is involved with accepting and a displaced orphan resident from a closed program or hospital? Learn who the responsible parties are at your institution. Review...

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Books Banish Burnout

Partners in Medical Education | February 5, 2019

The AMA recently posted preliminary results from an unpublished study on the effect of reading non-medical material and physician burnout.  Based on survey results, protection against burnout for those physicians who read...

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Are your new coordinators getting enough training?

Partners in Medical Education | January 10, 2019

One of the things I hear all the time when working with new coordinators is that they wish they had more direction and training when they started their jobs.  Start your...

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Celebrating Continuous Quality Improvement in Educational Program Design!

Partners in Medical Education | September 20, 2018

Have you conducted your Annual Program Evaluation (APE) for 2017-2018? Was a laborious affair where it felt like all your warts were exposed and dissected? Did you leave that meeting...

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Pam’s Pearl – New Residents and Well-Being

Partners in Medical Education | August 27, 2018

Now is the time to be extra vigilant with new residents and well-being.  Orientation is done and first rotations are completed.  I’ve had three residents this past 10 days needing...

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Financial Literacy in GME

Partners in Medical Education | August 17, 2018

Financial literacy is something that is not routinely taught in medical school or residency.  We are starting to hear more and more about financial literacy in GME; from personal finance all...

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Safety Alerts

Partners in Medical Education | July 27, 2018

Question: To meet the expectation that the sponsoring institution document the residents’ engagement in the safety alert process, we are contemplating requiring residents to submit safety alerts that are not anonymous....

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Research in Medical Education Grant Opportunity

Partners in Medical Education | July 18, 2018

Have a great idea or theory surrounding medical education?  The Society of Directors of Research in Medical Education (SDRME) has a call for proposals that make a substantial contribution to advancing practice, theory...

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Rural Residency Funding Opportunities

Partners in Medical Education | June 20, 2018

Are you a new rural residency program?  Are you thinking of starting a rural residency program? The Rural Health Information Hub provides a list of available grants and awards for rural residency programs.   You...

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Hand-off Infographic

Partners in Medical Education | June 12, 2018

Whether you call it a hand-off, sign-out or care transition, one thing is clear: transferring and communicating information about patients is critical.  Having a structured hand-off can aid in ensuring the information...

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It’s time to look at your WebADS

Partners in Medical Education | June 11, 2018

It’s coming… Just as the dust is settling on the orientation processes for your new residents and your graduating residents bid their good-byes, July arrives and it’s time to look...

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Team Based Learning

Partners in Medical Education | May 29, 2018

You may have heard of team based learning (TBL), a form of instruction that utilizes pre-class preparation, team learning and assimilation and instructor led application exercises.  Medical education is beginning to...

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Looking for a way to embrace well-being concepts and weave them into the curriculum of your Internal Medicine residency

Partners in Medical Education | May 24, 2018

Looking for a way to embrace well-being concepts and weave them into the curriculum of your Internal Medicine residency? This initiative from ACP (American College of Physicians) might interest you....

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Physician – Patient Communication

Partners in Medical Education | May 22, 2018

Communication is the key to success with everything we do in GME consulting.  If you are looking for some communication education for your residents and faculty visit Health Communication Partners,...

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Our 2018 Summer / Fall Education Schedule is HERE!

Partners in Medical Education | May 10, 2018

We have finalized our schedule for the second half of 2018, and we can’t wait for you to see it! There are tons of great new topics, including plenty to...

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The ACGME Surveys 2018 are here…now what?

Partners in Medical Education | May 8, 2018

The ACGME Surveys 2018 are here…now what? Mystified as to how to interpret and use the information in the ACGME surveys? A starting point is to compare your program’s reports...

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In Loving Memory – Margie C. Kleppick (Founder of Partners In Medical Education)

Partners in Medical Education | May 2, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Partners beloved founder, Margie Kleppick. Margie lost her long fought battle with lung and liver cancer as she passed...

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Internal Medicine PD views on Bullying

Partners in Medical Education | April 27, 2018

If you joined us for the Bullying in the Workplace webinar last year, you will remember that there was limited research on bullying as it relates to residents.  As bullying, in...

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Milestone Data NOT to Be Used for High Stakes Decisions

Partners in Medical Education | April 25, 2018

The ACGME has recently published a summary of the intention and purpose of the use of Milestone data.  Use of Milestones Data by External Entities for High Stakes Decisions – A...

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Resident Orientation

Partners in Medical Education | April 2, 2018

Resident orientation is right around the corner. We are starting to prepare now and use the format of yesteryears. There are lines of people who want to talk to the...

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ACGME Data Resource Book – Part 1

Partners in Medical Education | February 22, 2018

A great item to have in your GME resource arsenal is the ACGME Data Resource Book.  Published annually, this reference contains an extraordinary amount of information related to GME including program, institution...

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Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request

Partners in Medical Education | February 20, 2018

The administration released requests for the fiscal year 2019 federal budget.  For 2019, GME funding has been addressed, and not in a good way.  The budget request is proposing a different system...

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Process for Submitting CLER Blackout Weeks

Partners in Medical Education | February 16, 2018

Process for Submitting CLER Blackout Weeks — Five Weeks; Submitted Three Times Per Year. See the link for some important guidelines regarding submitting CLER Blackout dates! The first opportunity to...

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First year residents and EPA’s

Partners in Medical Education | February 15, 2018

A new, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to medical education has just released its inaugural issue.  The Journal of Regional Medical Campuses(JRMC) provides articles on the benefits and challenges of regional...

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Revised CPR’s Available For Review and Comment

Partners in Medical Education | February 7, 2018

The ACGME has published proposed Common Program Requirements for residency and fellowship on its website. Click here for proposed revisions, rationale behind the revisions, impact statements and comment form.  Comments are due...

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Healthcare Disparities

Partners in Medical Education | February 6, 2018

Healthcare disparities have been studied since the early days of medicine, and continue to this day.   Often thought of as only a problem of the poor, healthcare disparities encompass much more...

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GME timeline

Partners in Medical Education | January 29, 2018

Welcome to the New Year!  Although programs are immersed in recruitment, rank order lists, and match it is a perfect time to brush off your GME calendar to ensure you...

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AAMC 2017 Report on Residents

Partners in Medical Education | January 26, 2018

We all hear that residents tend to stay relatively close to the area in which they complete their residency.  The AAMC recently released select information from its 2017 Report on Residents which...

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For a better understanding of how the ACGME reviews your ADS

Partners in Medical Education | January 25, 2018

For a better understanding of how the ACGME reviews your ADS (Accreditation Data System) during its annual review, see this JGME article: https://www.jgme.org/doi/10.4300/JGME-D-17-00320.1?code=gmed-site Key Take-Aways: One explicit goal of the new...

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Resident Well-Being Self-Screening Tool

Partners in Medical Education | January 23, 2018

Still looking for a resident well-being self-screening tool?  The ACGME has a simple, easy to use and interpret, sample on their resource page.

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In-depth course – Quality Improvement

Partners in Medical Education | January 22, 2018

Throughout the year we will explore quality improvement as our in-depth topic.  Join us on a mini-tour of tools, resources and ways to incorporate quality improvement models in everyday GME. ...

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CLER Resources

Partners in Medical Education | January 8, 2018

With the third round of CLER visits underway, now is a good time to re-visit the ACGME CLER website for up to date information in the form of domain briefs,...

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Special Duty Hours Article in JGME

Partners in Medical Education | January 2, 2018

The JGME published a special article about duty hours in the December 2017 issue.  Since it came out during the busy holiday season, this month is a good time to...

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2018 Medical Education Calendar of Events is HERE!

Partners in Medical Education | December 4, 2017

We have created a reference list of all the upcoming events in 2018 for Medical Education Download and Print the 2018 Medical Education Calendar of Events HERE!

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Our 2018 Spring Education Schedule Is HERE!

Partners in Medical Education | December 1, 2017

  We have finalized our schedule for the first half of 2018, and we can’t wait for you to see it! There are tons of great new topics, including plenty to...

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Conference registration is open!

Partners in Medical Education | November 20, 2017

        Conference registration is open!  Two of the major GME conference registrations are open and we encourage all of you to register early and attend at least...

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ABIM Policy for Program Director

Partners in Medical Education | November 15, 2017

You may have heard something about the ABIM continuing to enforce its policy that all program director attestations for board eligibility be completed by an ABIM certified program director.  This...

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In-depth course – Quality Improvement

Partners in Medical Education | October 20, 2017

Throughout the year we will explore quality improvement as our in-depth topic.  Join us on a mini-tour of tools, resources and ways to incorporate quality improvement models in everyday GME. ...

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Implications of the Revisions to ACGME’s Common Program Requirements (2017)

Partners in Medical Education | October 18, 2017

You can download our Educational Resource Table HERE or you can access our Live Webinar on October 19, 2017 “2017 Common Program Requirements Update” and receive a full hour presentation, Webinar Slides and...

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CLER Issue Briefs

Partners in Medical Education | October 16, 2017

  Have you checked out the latest CLER issue brief on Professionalism?  With all of the activities we are dealing with this time of year, it is easy to miss...

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Quality Improvement Essentials Toolkit

Partners in Medical Education | October 12, 2017

Are you looking to improve your Quality Improvement Curriculum? Follow this link to access a great resource from the “Institute for Healthcare Improvement. If you would like to access our...

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2016-2017 ACGME Data Book

Partners in Medical Education | October 10, 2017

Hot off the press!  Make sure to download the latest edition of the ACGME Data Resource Book. A must for every program and institution, the data book is one of...

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EVERY PROGRAM NEEDS TO HAVE A FRAMEWORK FOR IDENTIFICATION OF LEARNERS WHO IN NEED OF INTERVENTION. INTERVENTION IS THE STEP BEFORE REMEDIATION.

Partners in Medical Education | October 6, 2017

This framework should include: Guidelines for Early Identification Identification of Early vs Late Identifiers Faculty Development And recognize possible barriers to an effective intervention Guidelines for early identification There are...

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Faculty Development Needs Assessment

Partners in Medical Education | October 3, 2017

One of the areas that we see and hear programs struggle with is faculty development.  During interviews, we find that faculty are all over the board with what their individual...

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Board Eligibility for AOA Transitioning Program Residents

Partners in Medical Education | September 28, 2017

During the transition process of all residency training programs to the single accreditation system, many questions have come up regarding board eligibility for residents that graduate from a transitioned program....

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Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Partners in Medical Education | September 18, 2017

There are many different models for every kind of organization and process.  All of the models share a common foundation of analysis, implementation and review.  It is the process that...

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In-depth course – Quality Improvement

Partners in Medical Education | September 11, 2017

Throughout the year we will explore quality improvement as our in-depth topic.  Join us on a mini-tour of tools, resources and ways to incorporate quality improvement models in everyday GME. ...

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Partners® GME Data Resources…What do they mean…What are they used for?

Partners in Medical Education | September 8, 2017

Sources of GME data are all around us and readily available. Use data to demonstrate oversight and compliance with ACGME requirements, for program and institutional improvement, and to understand GME...

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Best Practices for APE

Partners in Medical Education | September 6, 2017

Using the APE to highlight successes as well as determine program needs If we only focus on the weaknesses and challenges during the APE process, this process will become something...

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Wondering what is all involved in AOA to ACGME Single Accreditation?

Partners in Medical Education | August 28, 2017

Partners in Medical Education Inc has been working side-by-side with institutions and program to achieve their highest ACGME accreditation potential for our 20 years. We have field-tested education, and reputable...

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It’s Policy Update Time!

Partners in Medical Education | August 15, 2017

Common Program Requirements, section VI, went into effect on July 1, 2017. Have you updated your policies to reflect the changes? Have your programs updated their policies? Now is the...

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Need More Joy in Work?

Partners in Medical Education | August 2, 2017

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement recently published a white paper titled IHI Framework for Improving Joy in Work. Geared towards addressing burnout and the affect burnout has on work place...

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Call for Institution CLER proposals

Partners in Medical Education | July 25, 2017

The ACGME is looking for institutions to participate in a CLER patient-safety initiative. The deadline for applications is August 15. Further details are available here.

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The ACGME has published a table of implementation deadlines

Partners in Medical Education | June 14, 2017

The ACGME has published a table of implementation deadlines summarizing when the newly revised section VI of the common program requirements will be subject to citation.  Click here for the...

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We all know what DGME and IME is…

Partners in Medical Education | June 12, 2017

We all know what DGME and IME is, yet have you ever wondered how this actually got started or what the exact language is? Check out the CMS site for...

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Looking for some funds for a resident project?

Partners in Medical Education | June 12, 2017

Looking for some funds for a resident project? Check out the ACGME’s latest initiative Back to Bedside. Designed for a resident led team project that showcases an innovative approach to...

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ACGME has released Causes of Death of Residents in ACGME-Accredited Programs 2000 through 2014

Partners in Medical Education | June 6, 2017

The much anticipated article, Causes of Death of Residents in ACGME-Accredited Programs 2000 through 2014: Implications for the Learning Environment, by Yaghmour, has been published online by Academic Medicine. To...

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Our 2017 Summer / Fall Education Schedule is HERE!

Partners in Medical Education | May 23, 2017

We have finalized our schedule for the second half of 2017, and we can’t wait for you to see it! There are tons of great new topics, including plenty to help...

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Did you get your ACGME Resident & Faculty Survey results?

Partners in Medical Education | May 16, 2017

Many programs and institutions recently received their 2016-2017 ACGME Resident & Faculty Survey results.  This is very important data that should be used in the APE and the AIR to...

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ACGME has released CLER Pathways to Excellence version 1.1 

Partners in Medical Education | May 16, 2017

The ACGME has released CLER Pathways to Excellence version 1.1 that includes resident well-being. The complete document is available on the ACGME web site or by clicking HERE

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We’re at AHME!

Partners in Medical Education | May 10, 2017

Come visit us at our booth at the 2017 AHME Institute! Stop by and complete get your FREE Webinar, instantly get a free sample, as well as get entered to...

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Joint AACOM & AODME 2017 Annual Conference

Partners in Medical Education | April 27, 2017

Did you miss Partners In Medical Education at the AACOM & AODME 2017 Annual Conference? No worries…We are still here to support your future  program transitions from AOA to ACGME....

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Need Assistance in developing your GME knowledge and skills?

Partners in Medical Education | April 24, 2017

  Looking for some guidance for all of those GME projects that have been dropped in your lap lately (APEs, manuals, CCCs, PECs, milestones, stress in residency, project management, NAS)?...

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Interested in learning how to lead a project team???

Partners in Medical Education | April 17, 2017

Last December Partners produced a webinar on the topic of project management. As GME coordinators, you manage a great many projects. But few of us have ever been taught actual...

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Annual Program Evaluation (APE)

Partners in Medical Education | April 13, 2017

Take a deep breath! The next few months are a very busy time of year for the GME community. Two vital projects are going on simultaneously. The first is the...

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Quadruple Aim

Partners in Medical Education | April 3, 2017

The concept of a Quadruple Aim in healthcare is a much needed extension on the existing Triple Aim.  The Quadruple Aim adds provider (residents, faculty, nurses, and others) well-being to...

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In-depth course – Quality Improvement

Partners in Medical Education | March 28, 2017

Throughout the year we will explore quality improvement as our in-depth topic.  Join us on a mini-tour of tools, resources and ways to incorporate quality improvement models in everyday GME. ...

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ACGME approved revised section VI Common Program Requirements, effective July 1, 2017.

Partners in Medical Education | March 13, 2017

https://www.acgme.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Nasca-Community/Section-VI-Memo-3-10-17.pdf

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We’re at ACGME!

Partners in Medical Education | March 9, 2017

Come visit us at booth 54, at the ACGME Conference! Stop by and complete our 1 question GME survey, and instantly get a free sample, as well as get entered...

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ACGME and International Graduates

Partners in Medical Education | February 3, 2017

https://www.acgme.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Nasca-Community/Nasca-Letter-Immigration-2-2-17.pdf  

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In-depth course – Quality Improvement

Partners in Medical Education | February 1, 2017

Throughout the year we will explore quality improvement as our in-depth topic.  Join us on a mini-tour of tools, resources and ways to incorporate quality improvement models in everyday GME. ...

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GME Policy Review

Partners in Medical Education | January 16, 2017

One of the GMEC responsibilities is to review and update GME policies.  Take the time to plan out a review schedule for the year to ensure you have looked at...

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From self-study SWOT to personal SWOT

Partners in Medical Education | January 10, 2017

Happy New Year! As we bring in the New Year, take some time to reflect on your professional accomplishments this past year. Congratulate yourself on the goals you’ve met and...

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Planning for the next academic year

Partners in Medical Education | December 12, 2016

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to start planning for the next academic year. Be sure to put a review of rotations on your PEC agenda after...

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Advancing Innovation in Residency Education

Partners in Medical Education | November 21, 2016

Have a novel approach to GME?  Or an innovative educational process?  Check out the ACGME pilot program called Advancing Innovation in Residency Education (AIRE) for further information and proposal instructions.

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Our 2017 Spring Education Schedule is HERE!

Partners in Medical Education | November 21, 2016

We are pleased to announce our new 2017 Spring Education Schedule! We have finalized our schedule for the first half of 2017, and we can’t wait for you to see...

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Meet the Experts webinar – Fall Freebie

Partners in Medical Education | November 14, 2016

Join us on November 17 at 12 noon for our annual, complimentary Meet the Experts webinar.  Always a hit with the GME profession, hear from multiple consultants as they discuss...

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ACGME published revised common program requirements for review and comment

Partners in Medical Education | November 7, 2016

Letter from Dr. Nasca – https://www.acgme.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Nasca-Community/NascaLetterToTheCommunity_11-4-16.pdf Link to review and comment – https://www.acgme.org/What-We-Do/Accreditation/Review-and-Comment

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ACGME just published its first milestone report

Partners in Medical Education | October 24, 2016

ACGME just published its first milestone report. https://www.acgme.org/What-We-Do/Accreditation/Milestones/Overview

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Help, I need guidance on how to manage all my GME projects. They are getting out of control!

Partners in Medical Education | October 24, 2016

On December 13th, one of our experts will be discussing “Project Management in GME.” This webinar will focus on project management skills that can be employed at any GME level....

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How can I find out how other programs and sponsoring institutions are handling the ACGME requirements?

Partners in Medical Education | October 17, 2016

How can I find out how other programs and sponsoring institutions are handling the ACGME requirements? One of the best methods for keeping informed is to sign up for the...

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As a program coordinator, I need some professional development that won’t break the bank.

Partners in Medical Education | October 10, 2016

As a program coordinator, I need some professional development that won’t break the bank. Be sure to sign up for our “What Every Coordinator Needs to Know About NAS” webinar...

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Should program coordinators be members of the GMEC?

Partners in Medical Education | October 6, 2016

Should program coordinators be members of the GMEC? This question was posed recently on a GME community list-serve. The responses from the community were diverse, including: One peer-selected coordinator attends...

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Tracking GMEC Responsibilities

Partners in Medical Education | September 26, 2016

Tracking GMEC responsibilities can sometimes get lost in the day to day running of the GME office.  As we are coming up on the end of the first quarter of...

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Is your performance criteria SMART?

Partners in Medical Education | September 19, 2016

Is your performance criteria SMART?  Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely?  Join us on September 22 for a live webinar on the annual institutional review (AIR) and the use of SMART...

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Gear up for recruitment season

Partners in Medical Education | September 8, 2016

As we begin to gear up for recruitment season, now is a good time to review your notes and ideas from last season.  What can you do better this year? ...

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Bringing physician wellness the attention it deserves

Partners in Medical Education | August 29, 2016

The ACGME has published a letter to the GME community regarding their efforts in bringing physician wellness the attention it deserves and how we, as members of the GME community,...

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Providing residents with practice data

Partners in Medical Education | August 15, 2016

Providing residents with practice data is one area we see many clients struggle with.  Invite your residents to attend your departmental business meetings as a way to ensure they receive the...

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Quality Improvement Activities

Partners in Medical Education | August 8, 2016

Did you know that quality improvement activities are a great way to meet two requirements at once?  Not only does the activity count towards the quality improvement requirement, but if you...

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The Graduate Medical Education Committee

Partners in Medical Education | July 25, 2016

In-depth Course: The Graduate Medical Education Committee. Part 5 of 6. Welcome to our newest in-depth course. Over the next several months we will take an in-depth look at the...

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Fatigue and its effects on workers

Partners in Medical Education | July 18, 2016

An excellent article on general fatigue, Fatigue Risk Management in the Workplace, will give you a great understanding on the fundamental science behind fatigue and its effects on all workers....

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Fatigue Management and Mitigation

Partners in Medical Education | July 11, 2016

Fatigue Management and Mitigation is a hot topic these days and can be a contributing factor to overall resident wellbeing. In fact, fatigue affects all of us in some way. ...

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Milestone ratings for internal medicine programs

Partners in Medical Education | June 27, 2016

Be sure to check out the highly anticipated report on results of Milestone ratings for all 383 internal medicine programs. Hauer KE, Clauser J, Lipner RS, Holmboe ES, Caverzagie K,...

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Confused about board certification requirements

Partners in Medical Education | June 20, 2016

Confused about board certification requirements during the transition from an AOA residency program to an ACGME  residency program?  Check out the latest information in this handy chart the AOA has...

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Our 2016 Summer/Fall Education Schedule is HERE!

Partners in Medical Education | June 5, 2016

We are pleased to announce our new 2016 Summer/Fall Education Schedule! We have finalized our schedule for the second half of 2016, and we can’t wait for you to see it! There...

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Resource Roundup!

Partners in Medical Education | May 28, 2016

It’s time for another resource roundup!  Have you ever wondered what all those educational journals out there cover?  The GEA section of the AAMC recently published an updated annotated bibliography...

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In-depth Course: The Graduate Medical Education Committee. Part 4 of 6.

Partners in Medical Education | May 23, 2016

Welcome to our newest in-depth course.  Over the next several months we will take an in-depth look at the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC).  The standard for the GMEC is...

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Updated AAMC Physician Shortage Report

Partners in Medical Education | May 16, 2016

The AAMC has published an updated projection of physician shortages.  The full report is available here:  https://www.aamc.org/download/458082/data/2016_complexities_of_supply_and_demand_projections.pdf

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Report on Findings – 2016 CLER Program

Partners in Medical Education | May 9, 2016

The ACGME has made public its report on findings regarding the 2016 CLER program.  As this information is no longer embargoed, make sure to include on your next GMEC agenda...

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Simplified Residency Verification

Partners in Medical Education | May 9, 2016

The American Hospital Association has worked with various GME stakeholder agencies to produce a residency verification form that provides necessary information to credentialing bodies while reducing the amount of time...

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Single Accreditation System and the Match

Partners in Medical Education | May 2, 2016

There is a working group of GME organizations that are studying the impact that the single accreditation system will have on the various matching programs.  Learn about their progress here:...

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Resource Roundup!

Partners in Medical Education | April 25, 2016

It’s time for another resource roundup!  Download the latest free resources for all things related to medical education from the AAMC at https://members.aamc.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=PubHome  

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In-depth Course: The Graduate Medical Education Committee. Part 3 of 6.

Partners in Medical Education | April 18, 2016

Welcome to our newest in-depth course.  Over the next several months we will take an in-depth look at the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC).  The standard for the GMEC is...

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Solutions for the impending Physician Shortage

Partners in Medical Education | April 11, 2016

We have been hearing about the impending physician shortage for many years now.  Information on the expected shortage along with possible solutions may be found on the AAMC website at...

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ACGME created a Web Page dedicated to a Single Accreditation System

Partners in Medical Education | April 4, 2016

Attention AOA programs – the ACGME has a Single GME Accreditation System page dedicated to just your needs.  Be sure to check often, as new documents are added regularly.  Visit...

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“Ask Partners” March 24, 2016 – Live Webinar: Q & A

Partners in Medical Education | April 1, 2016

“Ask Partners” – Live Webinar Q & A: Thank you to all who joined us March 24, 2016 for our Our 10th annual “Ask Partners – Spring Freebie” Webinar. Here are...

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ACGME Posted Comments about Changes to the Duty Hours Section…

Partners in Medical Education | March 28, 2016

The ACGME has recently posted the comments regarding proposed changes to the duty hours section of the Common Program Requirements.  Comments may be reviewed here: https://www.acgme.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Compilation%20of%20Comments%20Section%20VI%20redacted.pdf  

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ACGME Annual Educational Conference Recap: “Ask Partners” Webinar – Spring Freebie

Partners in Medical Education | February 29, 2016

We hope you all enjoyed the ACGME annual educational conference.  If you were not able to attend this year, please join us for a free webinar on March 24 where...

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NEW: Added Benefit for Passport Holders! Partners Snippets!

Partners in Medical Education | February 22, 2016

Looking for a way to provide easy, quick, faculty development?  Check out Partners Snippets!   These are short, 15 minute videos that provide faculty, coordinators and program directors information on general...

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The Graduate Medical Education Committee. Part 2 of 6.

Partners in Medical Education | February 15, 2016

In-depth Course:  The Graduate Medical Education Committee.  Part 2 of 6. Welcome to our newest in-depth course.  Over the next several months we will take an in-depth look at the...

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Confirm Reception of Requested Email!

Partners in Medical Education | February 8, 2016

Are you receiving the email notifications you have signed up for?  Take some time to ensure that your email is updated with ACGME, AOA, and other accreditation bodies so you...

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Resident Wellness

Partners in Medical Education | February 1, 2016

Resident wellness is a hot topic in GME these days and it is about time!  For those of us who have been involved in GME for a long time we...

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2016 Goals!

Partners in Medical Education | January 25, 2016

As we close in on the end of the first month of the new year, take some time for yourself to reflect on your personal and professional goals for this...

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The Graduate Medical Education Committee. Part 1 of 6

Partners in Medical Education | January 18, 2016

In-depth Course:  The Graduate Medical Education Committee.  Part 1 of 6. Welcome to our newest in-depth course.  Over the next several months we will take an in-depth look at the...

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Resident Resources

Partners in Medical Education | January 14, 2016

Continuing our resource theme from earlier this month, the AAMC publishes over 100 guides and handbooks related to medical education at the undergraduate and graduate level.  A variety of topics...

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Report on Residents

Partners in Medical Education | January 5, 2016

As GME professionals, we are often called upon to provide various data on residents and residency programs.  An often overlooked data source is the American Association of Medical Colleges. The...

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Happy Holidays From PME!

Partners in Medical Education | December 21, 2015

Partners wishes everyone a safe, Happy Holiday Season!  As a reminder, our offices are closed from December 24, 2015 through January 1, 2016.  We will return to the office on...

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ACGME and AHME Conferences

Partners in Medical Education | December 15, 2015

Be sure to register for the ACGME and AHME Conferences next year!  Both conferences are quickly reaching capacity and will sell out soon.  Get your registration and hotel reservations incas...

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Pursuing Clinical Excellence Initiative

Partners in Medical Education | December 10, 2015

If you have not had the chance to read up on the Pursuing Clinical Excellence Initiative the ACGME is leading, be sure to visit their site at: https://www.acgme.org/acgmeweb/tabid/492/ProgramandInstitutionalAccreditation/NextAccreditationSystem/ClinicalLearningEnvironmentReviewProgram/PursuingExcellenceInClinicalLearningEnvironments.aspx. Here you...

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The 2016 Medical Education Calendar has Arrived!

Partners in Medical Education | December 8, 2015

Download our 2016 Medical Education Calendar NOW! It is full of dates for various Med Ed events throughout the year, available both in Chronological and Alphabetical Format.

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Milestone Reporting Winter 2015

Partners in Medical Education | December 3, 2015

Many programs are scheduled for their first time milestone reporting in Winter 2015.  To see when your program is due, please check out the latest milestone reporting schedule at https://www.acgme.org/acgmeweb/Portals/0/MilestonesByReportingDate.pdf

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Pursuing Excellence in Clinical Learning Environments

Partners in Medical Education | November 24, 2015

The ACGME is seeking institutions that wish to participate in its new Pursuing Excellence in Clinical Learning Environments initiative.  This is a fabulous opportunity to be an innovator, leader or...

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Our 2016 Spring Education Schedule is HERE!

Partners in Medical Education | November 19, 2015

We are pleased to announce our new 2016 Spring Education Schedule! We have finalized our schedule for the first half of 2016, and we can’t wait for you to see...

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CLER Visit in 2016?

Partners in Medical Education | November 9, 2015

Anticipating a CLER visit in 2016?  The ACGME now gives DIO’s three opportunities to schedule black-out dates throughout the year.  The deadline for first quarter 2016 is November 30, 2015. ...

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AAMC Enhanced Website

Partners in Medical Education | October 26, 2015

The AAMC recently released an updated and enhanced student and resident web site for information related to all stages of medical education.  From pre-med through residency and fellowship, the site...

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ACGME Annual Report

Partners in Medical Education | October 15, 2015

The ACGME Annual Report for 2014-15 has been posted at https://www.acgme.org/acgmeweb/Portals/0/PDFs/2014-15_ACGME_AnnualReport.pdf.  This is a concise summary of what has happened at the ACGME the past year and is a great source...

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First Year – DONE!

Partners in Medical Education | September 22, 2015

We’ve made it through the first year of NAS for institutions. Congratulations! As a reminder, official Annual Institutional Review’s (AIR) should be in process or close to completion reflecting on...

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Right Around the Corner!

Partners in Medical Education | September 14, 2015

Recruitment is right around the corner! Now is a great time to review your recruitment materials and make any updates. If you are a new program, look to your GME...

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New Programs Expected to be Accredited

Partners in Medical Education | August 24, 2015

OB/GYN fellowships, (gynecologic oncology (GYN ONC), maternal-fetal medicine (MFM), and reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI), are expected to begin to be accredited by ACGME in 2016. If you currently sponsor...

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Nominations for New ACGME Task Force

Partners in Medical Education | August 17, 2015

ACGME is calling for nominations to a new task force that is being created to look at the state of Sponsoring Institutions in 2025.  This is an excellent opportunity for...

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Looking for Summer Reading?

Partners in Medical Education | August 10, 2015

Looking for some summer reading to occupy the last lazy days of summer?  Look no further than the Journal of Graduate Medical Education. An often forgotten resource that is provided, at...

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Blackout Dates for CLER Visits

Partners in Medical Education | August 3, 2015

As the ACGME has geared up to begin CLER visits to Single and Small Program Sponsoring Institutions this fall, the ACGME is offering the opportunity for these SI’s to black...

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Checked Your Program Requirements Lately?

Partners in Medical Education | July 29, 2015

Have you checked your program requirements lately?  As we have now fully entered the Next Accreditation System many specialties have updated their program requirements effective July 1, 2015.  Take some...

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Program Director Requirements for AOA

Partners in Medical Education | July 20, 2015

The ACGME has published a table of program director requirements for AOA programs transitioning to ACGME accreditation. Happily, the majority of programs will accept AOA board certification for program directors. ...

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In Depth: Resident/Fellow Learning and Working Environment – Part 6 of 6

Partners in Medical Education | June 19, 2015

The institutional requirements were aligned to follow the six CLER focus areas.  Over the next few months, we will take a look at each of the six learning and working...

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Osteopathic Recognition Requirements Posted

Partners in Medical Education | June 8, 2015

Osteopathic recognition requirements and application forms have been posted.  Please view the documents at https://www.acgme.org/acgmeweb/tabid/469/ProgramandInstitutionalAccreditation/OsteopathicPrinciplesCommittee.aspx.  Remember, any program may apply for Osteopathic recognition, including existing ACGME accredited residency program and...

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Our AHME GME Survey Results

Partners in Medical Education | May 20, 2015

This year at AHME we asked people who visited our booth a one question survey about GME. The question was as follows: “What part of the APE/PEC process is most...

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2015 Summer/Fall Eduction Schedule Announced!

Partners in Medical Education | May 14, 2015

We are pleased to announce our new 2015 Summer/Fall Education Schedule! Brand new topics, same great education. 2015 Summer/Fall Education Schedule

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We’re at the 2015 AHME Institute!

Partners in Medical Education | May 13, 2015

We’re flying in this morning and are ready to see everyone at our booth today, tomorrow, and Friday! Partners® is exhibiting at the AHME Institute being held at the Wyndham San Diego...

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MedEdPORTAL

Partners in Medical Education | April 27, 2015

MedEdPORTAL is a collection of articles that “…promotes educational scholarship and collaboration by facilitating the open exchange of peer-reviewed health education teaching and assessment resources.” Search for sample curriculums, quality...

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Journal of Graduate Medical Education

Partners in Medical Education | April 20, 2015

The Journal of Graduate Medical Education is a free resource for program directors and DIO’s. The JGME is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on improvement in graduate medical education. It...

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GME Data Resource Book

Partners in Medical Education | April 13, 2015

Looking for data on residents, residencies and accreditation? The ACGME publishes the Graduate Medical Education Data Resource Book each year that contains valuable information related to all aspects of GME....

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Specialty Specific AOA Webinars

Partners in Medical Education | April 6, 2015

The ACGME recently published a schedule of specialty specific webinars for AOA programs transitioning to the Single Accreditation System.  Click here for details: https://www.acgme.org/acgmeweb/tabid/445/GraduateMedicalEducation/SingleAccreditationSystemforAOA-ApprovedPrograms.aspx

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GME News Alert!

Partners in Medical Education | March 19, 2015

The ACGME has posted guidance on the self-study, templates and access to last weeks self-study webinar. Click here for details: https://www.acgme.org/acgmeweb/tabid/473/ProgramandInstitutionalAccreditation/Self-Study.aspx

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In Depth: Resident/Fellow Learning and Working Environment – Part 5 of 6

Partners in Medical Education | March 17, 2015

The institutional requirements were aligned to follow the six CLER focus areas. Over the next few months, we will take a look at each of the six learning and working...

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GME News Alert!

Partners in Medical Education | February 23, 2015

New web pages for the Osteopathic Principles Committee (OPC) and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM) have been created. Find links to the two new committees’ pages under the “Related Links” section...

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Self-Study Pilot Program

Partners in Medical Education | February 23, 2015

The ACGME has announced a revamped self-study pilot program and is seeking volunteer programs.   Be sure to read this important announcement to see if your program would want to be...

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CCC Guidebook

Partners in Medical Education | February 17, 2015

By now, all Clinical Competency Committees (CCC) should have gone through at least one round of resident/fellow assessment using the milestones. How did you do? The ACGME has recently posted...

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ACGME Mobile App

Partners in Medical Education | February 16, 2015

If you are attending the ACGME Annual Educational Conference, be sure to download the mobile App. The ACGME will not be providing handouts for presentations prior to the conference on...

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Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Partners in Medical Education | January 26, 2015

Did you make a resolution this year to learn more about quality improvement? An excellent and well known resource is the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Open School (https://www.ihi.org/education/ihiopenschool/Pages/default.aspx). This site...

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Pre-Accrediation?

Partners in Medical Education | January 19, 2015

With the advent of the single accreditation system, AOA institutions and programs will begin to apply for pre-accreditation over the next few months. What does pre-accreditation mean for AOA Institutions...

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Conference Season!

Partners in Medical Education | January 12, 2015

Have you registered for the ACGME, AHME or ACCOM conferences? Deadlines are fast approaching. Visit each website for details and registration materials. ACGME Annual Educational Conference, February 26 – March...

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Happy New Year!

Partners in Medical Education | January 5, 2015

Happy New Year!  In keeping with tradition, we have come up with a few GME resolutions for all of you (and us!) to make a habit in 2015. Keep up...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Partners in Medical Education | November 27, 2014

From all of us here at Partners, we would like to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂

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ACGME has Posted Proposed Requirements

Partners in Medical Education | November 25, 2014

The ACGME has posted proposed requirements for Osteopathic Recognition and for Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeltal Medicine.  Public comments are accepted through December 29, 2014.  You may view the proposed requirements here: https://www.acgme.org/acgmeweb/tabid/157/ProgramandInstitutionalAccreditation/ReviewandComment.aspx

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2015 Spring Education Schedule is HERE!

Partners in Medical Education | November 12, 2014

We are pleased to announce our new 2015 Spring Education Schedule! Brand new topics, same great education! You asked, we listened! We have included short summaries of each Live Webinar, as well...

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GME News Alert!

Partners in Medical Education | October 21, 2014

ACGME posts their Guidance Statement on Ebola Virus Infection and Resident/Fellow Training in the United States. Click here to access the statement that was recently posted on the ACGME website....

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Attention AOA Programs and Institutions

Partners in Medical Education | October 6, 2014

We are beginning to receive updates on the Unified Accreditation System. If you are an AOA program or institution, please be sure to visit the Unified Accreditation Page on the...

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In Depth: Resident/Fellow Learning and Working Environment – Part 3 of 6

Partners in Medical Education | September 29, 2014

The institutional requirements were aligned to follow the six CLER focus areas. Over the next few months, we will take a look at each of the six learning and working...

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They’re Back!

Partners in Medical Education | September 22, 2014

They’re back!!! Remember all those great DIO resources that we had on duty hours, PD time, and scholarly activity that compared all specialties? Well…they are back AND updated to reflect...

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Revised Application Forms

Partners in Medical Education | September 15, 2014

Applying for a new program? Make sure that you are using the latest specialty application form. In July of this year the ACGME posted revised application forms for many programs....

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ACGME’s New Website Feedback

Partners in Medical Education | September 8, 2014

Let the ACGME know your thoughts on their web site! Now is the time for you to give the ACGME some feedback on how you use their web site and...

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Unified Accrediation

Partners in Medical Education | August 25, 2014

As you may know, the combining of AOA accreditation and ACGME accreditation into one unified accreditation system has been approved by both parties and is moving forward with full unification...

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IOM Reports

Partners in Medical Education | August 18, 2014

It has been a few weeks since the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released two reports. One on Graduate Medical Education That Meets The Nation’s Health Needs and one on the...

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ACGME Strategic Plan

Partners in Medical Education | August 11, 2014

There is only one more week left to submit your comments on the ACGME strategic plan. Include the plan on your next GMEC agenda to gather any comments or suggestions...

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In Depth: Resident/Fellow Learning and Working Environment – Part 2 of 6

Partners in Medical Education | July 29, 2014

The institutional requirements were aligned to follow the six CLER focus areas. Over the next few months, we will take a look at each of the six learning and working...

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Resident Services

Partners in Medical Education | July 21, 2014

One area of the ACGME web site that you may not be familiar with is the Resident Services area. This area contains information for residents about the ACGME accreditation process...

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How to Read the new Letter of Notification

Partners in Medical Education | July 14, 2014

The ACGME has posted a document on how to read the new Letter of Notification that all programs will receive in NAS. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the new...

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Tip of the Month: July 2014

Partners in Medical Education | July 7, 2014

Remember to take a look at the revised Common Program Requirements that have been posted for review and comment by the ACGME. You have until July 30, 2014 to give...

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Highlights from the May 2014 AHME Meeting

Partners in Medical Education | June 1, 2014

We were reminded that the 89 key properties in the CLER Pathways document are NOT requirements. They are to be used to guide you in planning and assessing your clinical...

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In Depth: Resident/Fellow Learning and Working Environment – Part 1 of 6

Partners in Medical Education | May 20, 2014

The institutional requirements were aligned to follow the six CLER focus areas. Over the next few months, we will take a look at each of the six learning and working...

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Milestone Time!

Partners in Medical Education | May 5, 2014

Its Milestone Time! For those programs that are required to report milestones, the reporting period was opened on May 1 and will be available through June 20. Now is the...

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2014 Summer/Fall Education Schedule Announced!

Partners in Medical Education | April 29, 2014

We are pleased to announce our new 2014 Summer/Fall Education Schedule! New topics & increased flexibility. More options to work with your busy schedule! 2014 Summer/Fall Education Schedule

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Just a Few Short Months…

Partners in Medical Education | April 21, 2014

The revised ACGME institutional requirements (effective July 1, 2013 for new sponsoring institutions) will become effective for existing sponsoring institutions in just a few short months (July 1, 2014). Now...

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Tip of the Month: April 2014

Partners in Medical Education | April 14, 2014

Happy Spring! In keeping with our annual home spring cleaning traditions, April is a great time to do a spring cleaning of your GME “home” too. Take a day this...

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Answers to Your Questions from “Ask Partners”

Partners in Medical Education | March 25, 2014

You Ask, We Answer! See below for answers to questions that were asked during our Free “Ask Partners” webinar. Self-Study Questions Q:  What if our self- study is scheduled for...

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Congratulations!

Partners in Medical Education | March 24, 2014

Congratulations to all on a successful match this year. The next few months are going to be busy, but exciting, as we prepare for our new residents and bid farewell...

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The Results are In!

Partners in Medical Education | March 20, 2014

Partners surveyed attendees at the 2014 ACGME Annual Educational Conference and asked, “What is the biggest GME challenge you are facing today?” See the results listed below. Although there was...

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Partners in Medical Education | March 17, 2014

It’s St. Patrick’s Day and in the spirit of being green – we have a few tips for you to be green in GME. As GMEC agendas become longer and...

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A Unified System!

Partners in Medical Education | March 10, 2014

To our AOA friends out there – have no fear, Partners is here! The recent announcement of a unified accreditation system has us all in GME excited to be part...

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Tip of the Month: March 2014

Partners in Medical Education | March 4, 2014

We’ve just returned from the 2014 ACGME Educational Conference and wish to thank all of you who stopped by our booth.  It was a pleasure meeting all of you and...

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We’re at ACGME!! Booth #400

Partners in Medical Education | February 27, 2014

For the first time ever, the ACGME has opened their Annual Education Conference to vendors of GME services and products… and Partners® is here! We rolled in last night, and...

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Heads up Phase II NAS Programs

Partners in Medical Education | February 17, 2014

Heads up Phase II NAS Programs – by now you should have formed your Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and have completed a trial run or two. Effective July 1, 2014,...

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Partners is Going to ACGME!

Partners in Medical Education | February 10, 2014

For the first time ever, the ACGME has opened their Annual Education Conference to vendors of GME services and products… and Partners® will be there! Partners® will be exhibiting at...

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Tip of the Month: February 2014

Partners in Medical Education | February 3, 2014

CLER direction from ACGME If you have not downloaded and read “CLER Pathways to Excellence” from the ACGME do it now!  We have been waiting a long time for some...

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Tip of the Month: January 2014

Partners in Medical Education | January 9, 2014

Happy New Year! What are your GME resolutions for 2014? We’ve come up with a few that will start you off on the right track: 1. Update ADS when something...

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Tip of the Month: December 2013

Partners in Medical Education | December 11, 2013

Non-Renewal of Resident Contracts Effective July 1, 2014, the ACGME Institutional Requirements have eliminated the requirement to give residents at least four (4) months notice of intent to not renew...

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2014 Spring Education Schedule Announced!

Partners in Medical Education | November 20, 2013

We are pleased to announce our new 2014 Spring Education Schedule! New topics & increased flexibility. More options to work with your busy schedule! 2014 Spring Education Schedule

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2014 Medical Education Calendar Published!

Partners in Medical Education | November 12, 2013

It’s Here! Our 2014 Medical Education Calendar is Available for download, both in Chronological and Alphabetical Order! 2014 Medical Education Calendar – Chronological 2014 Medical Education Calendar – Alphabetical

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Tip of the Month: November 2013

Partners in Medical Education | November 1, 2013

Institutional Requirements have been updated to address GMEC membership (Institutional Requirements effective July 1, 2014, section. I.B.1). In addition to the typical membership of DIO, program directors and residents, the...

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GME News Alert!

Partners in Medical Education | October 9, 2013

ACGME has published instructions for institutions regarding CLER visits. The instructions may be found at the following link: https://www.acgme-nas.org/assets/pdf/CLERSiteVisitInstructions.pdf

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Tip of the Month: October 2013

Partners in Medical Education | October 1, 2013

Your Sponsoring Institution’s Statement of Commitment to GME may need to be revised to conform to the revised ACGME Institutional Requirements. New language has been added to the requirements (see...

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Tip of the Month: September 2013

Partners in Medical Education | September 11, 2013

Interview season has arrived once more. As you prepare the packets of information for the candidates, be sure to include everything specified in the revised ACGME Institutional Requirements. Any applicant...

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GME News Alert!

Partners in Medical Education | August 20, 2013

The ACGME has posted proposed changes to the Common Program Requirements for review and comment.  The deadline for comment submission September 9, 2013. Click here to view the Impact Statement and Program Requirements.

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Tip of the Month: August 2013

Partners in Medical Education | August 14, 2013

Did you know the revised ACGME Institutional Requirements change the Resident Appointment/Contract requirements? Those changes are not effective until July 2014, but now is the time to revise the contracts...

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Preparing for the New ACGME Policy and Procedures

Partners in Medical Education | July 23, 2013

In dealing with institutional, common program and specialty requirements, we in GME often forget about the global ACGME policies and procedures manual. With the implementation of NAS, the ACGME has...

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06/28/2013 – GME News Alert!

Partners in Medical Education | June 28, 2013

The ACGME has just posted the New Revised Institutional Requirements effective July 1, 2013 for new sponsoring institutions making new applications; July 1, 2014 for existing sponsoring institutions (including both...

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Becoming a New Teaching Hospital?

Partners in Medical Education | June 21, 2013

Considering becoming a teaching hospital? Partners’ can help!  Check out our helpful On-Demand Webinar to start learning about what it takes to bring Graduate Medical Education (GME) to your institution....

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2013 Summer/Fall Education Schedule Announced!

Partners in Medical Education | May 28, 2013

We are pleased to announce our new 2013 Summer/Fall Education Schedule! New topics & increased flexibility. More options to work with your busy schedule! 2013 Summer/Fall Education Schedule

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GME Resources

Partners in Medical Education | April 11, 2013

In the ever changing field of Graduate Medical Education (GME), it becomes critical to keep up with the latest information about accreditation, educational initiatives and everyday residency program activities.  Use...

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On-Demand Webinars Released!

Partners in Medical Education | March 20, 2013

Introducing Partners’ Recorded webinars available On-Demand 24/7! Same quality education as our Live Webinars Flexible option for times when a staff member isn’t available for the Live Webinar On-demand listening...

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Family Medicine & Dermatology Categorized

Partners in Medical Education | March 13, 2013

The following sets of requirements have been categorized, and have been posted for review and comment on the ACGME’s NAS micro-site, www.acgme-nas.org. Deadlines for comment submissions and all additional relevant...

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Quality Improvement & Patient Safety: What Can I Do Now?

Partners in Medical Education | March 7, 2013

Q: There was a common theme throughout this year’s ACGME Annual Education Conference; incorporating residents into the institutions’ patient safety and quality improvement plan. What are some simple things I...

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What are Milestones and How Will I Use Them?

Partners in Medical Education | February 15, 2013

Q: What are milestones and how will I use them in my programs? A: Milestones are observable developmental steps as a resident moves from a novice to a master and...

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Considering ACGME-I Accreditation?

Partners in Medical Education | January 30, 2013

Pursuing ACGME-I accreditation is an exciting and scary time for international residency programs and teaching institutions. When considering applying for international accreditation, use the following tips to assist you in...

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Partners’ New Year – New Look!!

Partners in Medical Education | January 8, 2013

We are celebrating the new year with a brand NEW look! New Logo! New Website! New Education! New Passport Options! Live Webinars Interactive – Live, Open & Engaging! Convenient tool...

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ACGME Institutional Requirements

Partners in Medical Education | December 20, 2012

NEW! Have you taken a look at the new ACGME Institutional Requirements that are proposed to go into effect July 1, 2014? There are many changes coming to the responsibilities...

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2013 Spring Live Education Schedule Announced!

Partners in Medical Education | December 11, 2012

We are pleased to announce our new 2013 Spring Live Education Schedule! New Education, updated topics, increased flexibility. More options to work with your busy schedule! 2013 Spring Live Education...

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“Navigating NAS with a Dashboard”

Partners in Medical Education | November 29, 2012

Our latest Top 10 article to accompany our upcoming webinar, “Navigating NAS: Keep Your Eye on the Dashboard”. Dashboard Top 10 (.pdf)

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2013 Medical Education Calendar

Partners in Medical Education | November 8, 2012

It’s Here! Our 2013 Medical Education Calendar is Available for download. 2013 Medical Education Calendar

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10/31/2012 – GME News Alert!

Partners in Medical Education | October 31, 2012

ACGME has posted New Institutional Requirements and Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine & Internal Medicine) Requirements for Review & Comment Visit the page here — New Institutional and Geriatric Medicine Requirements

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10/26/2012 – GME News Alert!

Partners in Medical Education | October 26, 2012

ACGME has begun posting categorizations for specialty-specific requirements for Phase II specialties. Visit the page here — https://www.acgme-nas.org/review-comment.html

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“Learn How to Write a Great PIF!”

Partners in Medical Education | October 11, 2012

Our latest Top 10 article to accompany our upcoming webinar, “How to Write a PIF”. Register here! “Learn How to Write a Great PIF!” Top 10(.pdf)

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10/10/2012 – GME News Alert!

Partners in Medical Education | October 10, 2012

Just Released from ACGME Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) Program Updates Visit the page here — https://www.acgme-nas.org/cler.html

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Internal Review

Partners in Medical Education | September 13, 2012

Q: One of our programs is due for an internal review in October 2012. What process should we use to conduct this? A: The answer to this question depends on...

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2012 Fall Webinar Registration Open!

Partners in Medical Education | September 10, 2012

You Asked, We Listened . . . Due to Popular Demand – Registration is now open for all of our Fall Webinars! NAS NOW! September 13, 2012 – 12:00 pm...

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08/31/2012 – GME News Alert!

Partners in Medical Education | August 31, 2012

Just Released from ACGME: Key Dates for Phase 1 Specialties NAS FAQs Download each PDF by clicking on the links above. Visit the page here —https://www.acgme-nas.org

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08/15/2012 – GME News Alert!

Partners in Medical Education | August 15, 2012

Just Released from ACGME: Newly Approved – ACGME Board Policies and Procedures for the Next Accreditation System Visit the page here —https://www.acgme-nas.org Download the pdf file here — Final BOD...

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IRC Clarifies Questions for Institutions

Partners in Medical Education | July 19, 2012

In the June 2012 DIO news, the IRC clarifies two pressing questions for institutions: Q:   What effect will the NAS have on institutional site visit dates? A:   Institutional site visits will be...

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2012 Fall Webinar Schedule Announced

Partners in Medical Education | July 12, 2012

New Topics, New Speakers – Same Quality Education Join us for a fall full of new Webinar topics, guest speakers and learning to prepare you for what’s happening now and...

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