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Are your new coordinators getting enough training?

Partners | 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...

Celebrating Continuous Quality Improvement in Educational Program Design!

Douglas Knox | 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...

Pam’s Pearl – New Residents and Well-Being

Douglas Knox | 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...

Financial Literacy in GME

Douglas Knox | 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...

Does the PEC (Program Evaluation Committee) need to meet more often than once a year?

Douglas Knox | August 13, 2018

While the requirement in the Common Program Requirements states that the PEC needs to meet a minimum of one time a year to complete the Annual Program Evaluation (APE), the...

Safety Alerts

Douglas Knox | 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....

Research in Medical Education Grant Opportunity

Douglas Knox | 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...

Rural Residency Funding Opportunities

Douglas Knox | 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...

Hand-off Infographic

Douglas Knox | 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...

It’s time to look at your WebADS

Douglas Knox | 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...

Team Based Learning

Douglas Knox | 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...

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

Douglas Knox | 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....

Physician – Patient Communication

Douglas Knox | May 22, 2018

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

Our 2018 Summer / Fall Education Schedule is HERE!

Douglas Knox | 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...

The ACGME Surveys 2018 are here…now what?

Douglas Knox | 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...

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

Douglas Knox | 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...

Internal Medicine PD views on Bullying

Douglas Knox | 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...

Milestone Data NOT to Be Used for High Stakes Decisions

Douglas Knox | 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...

Resident Orientation

Douglas Knox | 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...

ACGME Data Resource Book – Part 1

Douglas Knox | 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...

Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request

Douglas Knox | 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...

Process for Submitting CLER Blackout Weeks

Douglas Knox | 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...

First year residents and EPA’s

Douglas Knox | 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...

Revised CPR’s Available For Review and Comment

Douglas Knox | 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...

Healthcare Disparities

Douglas Knox | 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...

GME timeline

Douglas Knox | 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...

AAMC 2017 Report on Residents

Douglas Knox | 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...

For a better understanding of how the ACGME reviews your ADS

Douglas Knox | 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: http://www.jgme.org/doi/10.4300/JGME-D-17-00320.1?code=gmed-site Key Take-Aways: One explicit goal of the new...

Resident Well-Being Self-Screening Tool

Douglas Knox | 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.

In-depth series – Quality Improvement

Douglas Knox | 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. ...

CLER Resources

Douglas Knox | 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,...

Special Duty Hours Article in JGME

Douglas Knox | 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...

2018 Medical Education Calendar of Events is HERE!

Douglas Knox | 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!

Our 2018 Spring Education Schedule Is HERE!

Douglas Knox | 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...

Conference registration is open!

Douglas Knox | 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...

ABIM Policy for Program Director

Douglas Knox | 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...

In-depth series – Quality Improvement

Douglas Knox | 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. ...

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

Douglas Knox | 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...

CLER Issue Briefs

Douglas Knox | 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...

Quality Improvement Essentials Toolkit

Douglas Knox | 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...

2016-2017 ACGME Data Book

Douglas Knox | 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...

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

Douglas Knox | 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...

Faculty Development Needs Assessment

Douglas Knox | 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...

Board Eligibility for AOA Transitioning Program Residents

Douglas Knox | 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....

Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Douglas Knox | 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...

In-depth series – Quality Improvement

Douglas Knox | 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. ...

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

Douglas Knox | 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...

Best Practices for APE

Douglas Knox | 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...

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

Douglas Knox | 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 expert field tested education,...

It’s Policy Update Time!

Douglas Knox | 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...

Need More Joy in Work?

Douglas Knox | 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...

Call for Institution CLER proposals

Douglas Knox | 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.

The ACGME has published a table of implementation deadlines

Douglas Knox | 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...

We all know what DGME and IME is…

Douglas Knox | 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...

Looking for some funds for a resident project?

Douglas Knox | 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...

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

Douglas Knox | 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...

Our 2017 Summer / Fall Education Schedule is HERE!

Douglas Knox | 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...

Did you get your ACGME Resident & Faculty Survey results?

Douglas Knox | 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...

ACGME has released CLER Pathways to Excellence version 1.1

Douglas Knox | 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

We’re at AHME!

Partners | 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...

Joint AACOM & AODME 2017 Annual Conference

Douglas Knox | 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....

Need Assistance in developing your GME knowledge and skills?

Douglas Knox | 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)?...

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

Douglas Knox | 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...

Annual Program Evaluation (APE)

Douglas Knox | 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...

Quadruple Aim

Douglas Knox | 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...

In-depth series – Quality Improvement

Douglas Knox | 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. ...

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

Douglas Knox | March 13, 2017

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

We’re at ACGME!

Partners | 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...

ACGME and International Graduates

Douglas Knox | February 3, 2017

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

In-depth series – Quality Improvement

Douglas Knox | 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. ...

GME Policy Review

Douglas Knox | 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...

From self-study SWOT to personal SWOT

Douglas Knox | 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...

Planning for the next academic year

Douglas Knox | 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...

Advancing Innovation in Residency Education

Douglas Knox | 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.

Our 2017 Spring Education Schedule is HERE!

Partners | 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...

Meet the Experts webinar – Fall Freebie

Douglas Knox | 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...

ACGME published revised common program requirements for review and comment

Douglas Knox | November 7, 2016

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

ACGME just published its first milestone report

Douglas Knox | October 24, 2016

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

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

Douglas Knox | 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....

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

Douglas Knox | 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...

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

Douglas Knox | 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...

Should program coordinators be members of the GMEC?

Douglas Knox | 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...

Tracking GMEC Responsibilities

Douglas Knox | 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...

Is your performance criteria SMART?

Douglas Knox | 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...

Gear up for recruitment season

Douglas Knox | 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? ...

Bringing physician wellness the attention it deserves

Douglas Knox | 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,...

Providing residents with practice data

Douglas Knox | 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...

Quality Improvement Activities

Douglas Knox | 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...

The Graduate Medical Education Committee

Douglas Knox | July 25, 2016

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

Fatigue and its effects on workers

Douglas Knox | 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....

Fatigue Management and Mitigation

Douglas Knox | 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. ...

Milestone ratings for internal medicine programs

Douglas Knox | 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,...

Confused about board certification requirements

Douglas Knox | 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...

Our 2016 Summer/Fall Education Schedule is HERE!

Partners | 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...

Resource Roundup!

Partners | 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...

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

Partners | May 23, 2016

Welcome to our newest in-depth series. 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...

Updated AAMC Physician Shortage Report

Partners | 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

Report on Findings – 2016 CLER Program

Partners | 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...

Simplified Residency Verification

Partners | 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...

Single Accreditation System and the Match

Partners | 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:...

Resource Roundup!

Partners | 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

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

Partners | April 18, 2016

Welcome to our newest in-depth series. 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...

Solutions for the impending Physician Shortage

Partners | 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...

ACGME created a Web Page dedicated to a Single Accreditation System

Partners | 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...

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

Partners | 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...

ACGME Posted Comments about Changes to the Duty Hours Section…

Partners | 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: http://www.acgme.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Compilation%20of%20Comments%20Section%20VI%20redacted.pdf

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

Partners | 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...

NEW: Added Benefit for Passport Holders! Partners Snippets!

Partners | 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...

The Graduate Medical Education Committee. Part 2 of 6.

Partners | February 15, 2016

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

Confirm Reception of Requested Email!

Partners | 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...

Resident Wellness

Partners | 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...

2016 Goals!

Partners | 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...

The Graduate Medical Education Committee. Part 1 of 6

Partners | January 18, 2016

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

Resident Resources

Partners | 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...

Report on Residents

Partners | 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...

Happy Holidays From PME!

Partners | 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...

ACGME and AHME Conferences

Partners | 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...

Pursuing Clinical Excellence Initiative

Partners | 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: http://www.acgme.org/acgmeweb/tabid/492/ProgramandInstitutionalAccreditation/NextAccreditationSystem/ClinicalLearningEnvironmentReviewProgram/PursuingExcellenceInClinicalLearningEnvironments.aspx. Here you...

The 2016 Medical Education Calendar has Arrived!

Partners | 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.

Milestone Reporting Winter 2015

Partners | 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 http://www.acgme.org/acgmeweb/Portals/0/MilestonesByReportingDate.pdf

Pursuing Excellence in Clinical Learning Environments

Partners | 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...

Our 2016 Spring Education Schedule is HERE!

Partners | 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...

CLER Visit in 2016?

Partners | 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. ...

AAMC Enhanced Website

Partners | 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...

ACGME Annual Report

Partners | October 15, 2015

The ACGME Annual Report for 2014-15 has been posted at http://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...

First Year – DONE!

Partners | 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...

Right Around the Corner!

Partners | 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...

New Programs Expected to be Accredited

Partners | 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...

Nominations for New ACGME Task Force

Partners | 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...

Looking for Summer Reading?

Partners | 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...

Blackout Dates for CLER Visits

Partners | 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...

Checked Your Program Requirements Lately?

Partners | 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...

Program Director Requirements for AOA

Partners | 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. ...

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

Partners | 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...

Osteopathic Recognition Requirements Posted

Partners | June 8, 2015

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

Our AHME GME Survey Results

Partners | 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...

2015 Summer/Fall Eduction Schedule Announced!

Partners | 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

We’re at the 2015 AHME Institute!

Partners | 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...

MedEdPORTAL

Partners | 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...

Journal of Graduate Medical Education

Partners | 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...

GME Data Resource Book

Partners | 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....

Specialty Specific AOA Webinars

Partners | 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: http://www.acgme.org/acgmeweb/tabid/445/GraduateMedicalEducation/SingleAccreditationSystemforAOA-ApprovedPrograms.aspx

GME News Alert!

Partners | 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: http://www.acgme.org/acgmeweb/tabid/473/ProgramandInstitutionalAccreditation/Self-Study.aspx

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

Partners | 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...

GME News Alert!

Partners | 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...

Self-Study Pilot Program

Partners | 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...

CCC Guidebook

Partners | 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...

ACGME Mobile App

Partners | 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...

Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Partners | 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 (http://www.ihi.org/education/ihiopenschool/Pages/default.aspx). This site...

Pre-Accrediation?

Partners | 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...

Conference Season!

Partners | 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...

Happy New Year!

Partners | 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...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Partners | November 27, 2014

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

ACGME has Posted Proposed Requirements

Partners | 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: http://www.acgme.org/acgmeweb/tabid/157/ProgramandInstitutionalAccreditation/ReviewandComment.aspx

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