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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 2025 ACGME Survey results are in—and for some programs, the scores may have been a wake-up call. Whether it’s…

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

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

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

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

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

Partners in Medical Education Inc has been working side-by-side with institutions and program to achieve their highest ACGME accreditation potential…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We have finalized our schedule for the second half of 2017, and we can’t wait for you to see it! There…

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

The ACGME has released CLER Pathways to Excellence version 1.1 that includes resident well-being. The complete document is available on…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Throughout the year we will explore quality improvement as our in-depth topic.  Join us on a mini-tour of tools, resources…

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…

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…

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

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

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

The Journal of Graduate Medical Education is a free resource for program directors and DIO’s. The JGME is a peer-reviewed…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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