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Before the New Academic Year Begins: The Leadership Pause GME Offices Need

Summary In GME, April-June is often dominated by sustained operational intensity—graduation, onboarding, orientation preparation, credentialing, scheduling, and transition planning all converge at once. Under these conditions, leaders and teams often...

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Before the New Academic Year Begins: The Leadership Pause GME Offices Need

June 11, 2026

Summary In GME, April-June is often dominated by sustained operational intensity—graduation, onboarding, orientation preparation, credentialing, scheduling, and transition planning all…

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Breaking the ACGME Survey Whiplash Cycle in GME

May 7, 2026

ACGME survey results often trigger rapid responses across Graduate Medical Education (GME) offices—but speed does not always lead to clarity.…

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Coaching, Not Carrying: Strengthening Program Leadership in GME

April 9, 2026

GME offices often describe their work as constant problem resolution—what many call “putting out fires.” Over time, this pattern can…

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The Mid-Year Wall: Why GME Program Director Fatigue Peaks — and What Institutions Often Miss

March 12, 2026

Every year, around January or February, something shifts. Program Directors who were steady in the fall start to sound tired.…

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Professional Development in GME: An Institutional Strategy

February 12, 2026

Professional development in graduate medical education is often framed as individual growth—how program coordinators build expertise, how program directors stay…

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From Data to Dialogue: Turning ACGME Survey Results into Action

January 15, 2026

This guide helps GME leaders use ACGME survey results to engage stakeholders, close feedback loops, and plan improvements that align…

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Beyond Compliance: Making Sense of Your ACGME Survey Data

December 11, 2025

Every spring, the arrival of the ACGME Resident/Fellow and Faculty Survey results marks a pivotal moment for GME leadership. For…

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

November 13, 2025

Graduate medical education programs know the importance of teamwork. Yet under the pressure of service demands and accreditation requirements, interprofessional…

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Improve Resident Recruitment: Aligning Mission with Match Strategy

October 9, 2025

Residency recruitment has become more complex for GME leaders. Platforms like ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) and Thalamus have improved…

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How to Support Medical Resident Wellness After Orientation

September 11, 2025

Now is the time to focus on medical resident wellness. Resident orientation is months behind us. We are a couple…

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GME Program Coordinator Training: How Much Is Enough?

August 8, 2025

Being a Graduate Medical Education or GME program coordinator is complex. The requirements are dense, the timelines relentless, and the…

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

July 22, 2025

In a landscape where accreditation requirements evolve, and resident expectations grow more complex, the PEC can no longer be seen…

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Tracking GMEC Responsibilities in 2025

June 6, 2025

As the ACGME’s revised Institutional Requirements take effect in July 2025, Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) oversight demands a higher…

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

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…

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Understanding COCA Accreditation Standards: GME Feasibility

February 4, 2025

COCA accreditation ensures your institution meets essential educational standards. Learn how Partners In Medical Education can help with seamless standard…

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Top 10 Reasons to Use a GME Accreditation Consultant

January 19, 2022

If you've ever dealt with the ACGME, you know how complicated and vague GME requirements can seem. Just like the…

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Milestone Data NOT to Be Used for High Stakes Decisions

April 25, 2018

The ACGME has recently published a summary of the intention and purpose of the use of Milestone data.  Use of Milestones…

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

September 8, 2017

Sources of GME data are all around us and readily available. Use data to demonstrate oversight and compliance with ACGME…

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Best Practices for APE
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Best Practices for APE

September 6, 2017

Using the APE to highlight successes as well as determine program needs If we only focus on the weaknesses and…

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

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…

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It’s Policy Update Time!
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It’s Policy Update Time!

August 15, 2017

Common Program Requirements, section VI, went into effect on July 1, 2017. Have you updated your policies to reflect the…

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Need More Joy in Work?
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Need More Joy in Work?

August 2, 2017

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement recently published a white paper titled IHI Framework for Improving Joy in Work. Geared towards…

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Call for Institution CLER proposals
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Call for Institution CLER proposals

July 25, 2017

The ACGME is looking for institutions to participate in a CLER patient-safety initiative. The deadline for applications is August 15.…

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The ACGME has published a table of implementation deadlines

June 14, 2017

The ACGME has published a table of implementation deadlines summarizing when the newly revised section VI of the common program…

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We all know what DGME and IME is…
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We all know what DGME and IME is…

June 12, 2017

We all know what DGME and IME is, yet have you ever wondered how this actually got started or what…

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Looking for some funds for a resident project?
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Looking for some funds for a resident project?

June 12, 2017

Looking for some funds for a resident project? Check out the ACGME’s latest initiative Back to Bedside. Designed for a…

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

June 6, 2017

The much anticipated article, Causes of Death of Residents in ACGME-Accredited Programs 2000 through 2014: Implications for the Learning Environment,…

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Our 2017 Summer / Fall Education Schedule is HERE!
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Our 2017 Summer / Fall Education Schedule is HERE!

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…

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Did you get your ACGME Resident & Faculty Survey results?
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Did you get your ACGME Resident & Faculty Survey results?

May 16, 2017

Many programs and institutions recently received their 2016-2017 ACGME Resident & Faculty Survey results.  This is very important data that…

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ACGME has released CLER Pathways to Excellence version 1.1 
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ACGME has released CLER Pathways to Excellence version 1.1 

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…

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We’re at AHME!
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We’re at AHME!

May 10, 2017

Come visit us at our booth at the 2017 AHME Institute! Stop by and complete get your FREE Webinar, instantly…

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Joint AACOM & AODME 2017 Annual Conference
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Joint AACOM & AODME 2017 Annual Conference

April 27, 2017

Did you miss Partners In Medical Education at the AACOM & AODME 2017 Annual Conference? No worries...We are still here…

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Need Assistance in developing your GME knowledge and skills?
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Need Assistance in developing your GME knowledge and skills?

April 24, 2017

  Looking for some guidance for all of those GME projects that have been dropped in your lap lately (APEs,…

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

April 17, 2017

Last December Partners produced a webinar on the topic of project management. As GME coordinators, you manage a great many…

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Annual Program Evaluation (APE)
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Annual Program Evaluation (APE)

April 13, 2017

Take a deep breath! The next few months are a very busy time of year for the GME community. Two…

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Quadruple Aim
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Quadruple Aim

April 3, 2017

The concept of a Quadruple Aim in healthcare is a much needed extension on the existing Triple Aim.  The Quadruple…

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In-depth course – Quality Improvement
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In-depth course – Quality Improvement

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…

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

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!
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We’re at ACGME!

March 9, 2017

Come visit us at booth 54, at the ACGME Conference! Stop by and complete our 1 question GME survey, and…

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ACGME and International Graduates
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ACGME and International Graduates

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
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In-depth course – Quality Improvement

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…

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GME Policy Review
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GME Policy Review

January 16, 2017

One of the GMEC responsibilities is to review and update GME policies.  Take the time to plan out a review…

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From self-study SWOT to personal SWOT
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From self-study SWOT to personal SWOT

January 10, 2017

Happy New Year! As we bring in the New Year, take some time to reflect on your professional accomplishments this…

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MedEdPORTAL
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MedEdPORTAL

April 27, 2015

MedEdPORTAL is a collection of articles that “…promotes educational scholarship and collaboration by facilitating the open exchange of peer-reviewed health…

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Journal of Graduate Medical Education
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Journal of Graduate 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…

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GME Data Resource Book
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GME Data Resource Book

April 13, 2015

Looking for data on residents, residencies and accreditation? The ACGME publishes the Graduate Medical Education Data Resource Book each year…

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Specialty Specific AOA Webinars
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Specialty Specific AOA Webinars

April 6, 2015

The ACGME recently published a schedule of specialty specific webinars for AOA programs transitioning to the Single Accreditation System.  Click…

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Self-Study Pilot Program
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Self-Study Pilot Program

February 23, 2015

The ACGME has announced a revamped self-study pilot program and is seeking volunteer programs.   Be sure to read this important…

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CCC Guidebook
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CCC Guidebook

February 17, 2015

By now, all Clinical Competency Committees (CCC) should have gone through at least one round of resident/fellow assessment using the…

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ACGME Mobile App
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ACGME Mobile App

February 16, 2015

If you are attending the ACGME Annual Educational Conference, be sure to download the mobile App. The ACGME will not…

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Institute for Healthcare Improvement
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Institute for Healthcare Improvement

January 26, 2015

Did you make a resolution this year to learn more about quality improvement? An excellent and well known resource is…

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Pre-Accrediation?
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Pre-Accrediation?

January 19, 2015

With the advent of the single accreditation system, AOA institutions and programs will begin to apply for pre-accreditation over the…

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Conference Season!
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Conference Season!

January 12, 2015

Have you registered for the ACGME, AHME or ACCOM conferences? Deadlines are fast approaching. Visit each website for details and…

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Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year!

January 5, 2015

Happy New Year!  In keeping with tradition, we have come up with a few GME resolutions for all of you…

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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving!

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
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ACGME has Posted Proposed Requirements

November 25, 2014

The ACGME has posted proposed requirements for Osteopathic Recognition and for Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeltal Medicine.  Public comments are accepted through December…

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Common Program Requirements – Changes for 2015
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Common Program Requirements – Changes for 2015

November 14, 2014

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…

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Assessments are Upon Us
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Assessments are Upon Us

November 10, 2014

Milestone assessments are upon us. Programs have from November 3, 2014 through January 9, 2015 to enter their milestone assessments…

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Blackout Dates
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Blackout Dates

November 3, 2014

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

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GME News Alert!
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GME News Alert!

October 21, 2014

ACGME posts their Guidance Statement on Ebola Virus Infection and Resident/Fellow Training in the United States. Click here to access…

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Recruitment Season
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Recruitment Season

October 13, 2014

Recruitment season is upon us. As you move through this year’s recruitment keep notes on what worked well, what you…

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Attention AOA Programs and Institutions
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Attention AOA Programs and Institutions

October 6, 2014

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

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

September 29, 2014

The institutional requirements were aligned to follow the six CLER focus areas. Over the next few months, we will take…

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They’re Back!
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They’re Back!

September 22, 2014

They’re back!!! Remember all those great DIO resources that we had on duty hours, PD time, and scholarly activity that…

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Revised Application Forms
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Revised Application Forms

September 15, 2014

Applying for a new program? Make sure that you are using the latest specialty application form. In July of this…

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ACGME’s New Website Feedback
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ACGME’s New Website Feedback

September 8, 2014

Let the ACGME know your thoughts on their web site! Now is the time for you to give the ACGME…

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Unified Accrediation
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Unified Accrediation

August 25, 2014

As you may know, the combining of AOA accreditation and ACGME accreditation into one unified accreditation system has been approved…

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IOM Reports
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IOM Reports

August 18, 2014

It has been a few weeks since the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released two reports. One on Graduate Medical Education…

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ACGME Strategic Plan
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ACGME Strategic Plan

August 11, 2014

There is only one more week left to submit your comments on the ACGME strategic plan. Include the plan on…

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

July 29, 2014

The institutional requirements were aligned to follow the six CLER focus areas. Over the next few months, we will take…

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Resident Services
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Resident Services

July 21, 2014

One area of the ACGME web site that you may not be familiar with is the Resident Services area. This…

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How to Read the new Letter of Notification
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How to Read the new Letter of Notification

July 14, 2014

The ACGME has posted a document on how to read the new Letter of Notification that all programs will receive…

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Just a Few Short Months…
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Just a Few Short Months…

April 21, 2014

The revised ACGME institutional requirements (effective July 1, 2013 for new sponsoring institutions) will become effective for existing sponsoring institutions…

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Answers to Your Questions from “Ask Partners”
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Answers to Your Questions from “Ask Partners”

March 25, 2014

You Ask, We Answer! See below for answers to questions that were asked during our Free "Ask Partners" webinar. Self-Study…

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Congratulations!
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Congratulations!

March 24, 2014

Congratulations to all on a successful match this year. The next few months are going to be busy, but exciting,…

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The Results are In!
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The Results are In!

March 20, 2014

Partners surveyed attendees at the 2014 ACGME Annual Educational Conference and asked, "What is the biggest GME challenge you are…

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

March 17, 2014

It's St. Patrick's Day and in the spirit of being green - we have a few tips for you to…

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A Unified System!
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A Unified System!

March 10, 2014

To our AOA friends out there - have no fear, Partners is here! The recent announcement of a unified accreditation…

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We’re at ACGME!! Booth #400
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We’re at ACGME!! Booth #400

February 27, 2014

For the first time ever, the ACGME has opened their Annual Education Conference to vendors of GME services and products...…

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Heads up Phase II NAS Programs
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Heads up Phase II NAS Programs

February 17, 2014

Heads up Phase II NAS Programs – by now you should have formed your Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and have…

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Partners is Going to ACGME!
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Partners is Going to ACGME!

February 10, 2014

For the first time ever, the ACGME has opened their Annual Education Conference to vendors of GME services and products...…

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Becoming a New Teaching Hospital?
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Becoming a New Teaching Hospital?

June 21, 2013

Considering becoming a teaching hospital? Partners' can help!  Check out our helpful On-Demand Webinar to start learning about what it…

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On-Demand Webinars Released!
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On-Demand Webinars Released!

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…

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Partners’ New Year – New Look!!
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Partners’ New Year – New Look!!

January 8, 2013

We are celebrating the new year with a brand NEW look! New Logo! New Website! New Education! New Passport Options!…

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