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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…

  Partners® NEW MyPassport Login Web Address We have updated and changed the web address for our MyPassport On-Demand learning platform. With the new security features added to our MyPassport…

Partners® MyPassport Rule Adjustment for Coronavirus UPDATE: 11/30/20 Given the growing concern and uncertainty around the spread of the Coronavirus,  Partners® has decided to temporarily modify its membership rules for…

The ACGME has published a pandemic resource web page for the GME community.  It contains essential information for all institutions and programs at every stage of emergency response along with a pandemic…

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…

The AMA recently posted preliminary results from an unpublished study on the effect of reading non-medical material and physician burnout.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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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 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…

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? This initiative from ACP (American College of Physicians) might interest you….

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,…

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? Mystified as to how to interpret and use the information in the ACGME surveys? A starting point is to compare your program’s reports…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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

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…

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 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…

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…

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 (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…

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.

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. …

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,…

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…

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!

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

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…

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. …

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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….

  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)?…

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…

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…

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…

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. …

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

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…

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

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. …

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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

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

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? 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. Be sure to sign up for our “What Every Coordinator Needs to Know About NAS” webinar…

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 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?  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…

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? …

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 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…

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…

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…

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 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. …

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 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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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:…

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  

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…

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…

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” – 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…

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  

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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….

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!  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…

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

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

Section II.A.4.n.).(5) of the CPR’s currently require the Program Director to obtain review and approval of either the GMEC or DIO before submitting a response to a proposed adverse action….

Milestone assessments are upon us. Programs have from November 3, 2014 through January 9, 2015 to enter their milestone assessments for all of their residents. Make sure you have blocked…

Reminder – You have until December 19, 2014 to submit your “blackout dates” for scheduling of CLER site visits. The CLER program offers institutions the ability to submit up to…

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….

Recruitment season is upon us. As you move through this year’s recruitment keep notes on what worked well, what you could improve upon and what did not go as planned.  …

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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….

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…

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…