Leadership

USA Article "DEI Attacks Pose Threats to Medical Training, Care" Quotes Dr. William McDade

"Fostering trust between physicians and patients, and the good care that follows, requires cultural understanding. Without the training, 'There are going to be some problems,' said Dr. William McDade."

January 2024

ACGME President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP Announces Transition

ACGME President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP announced today that he intends to step down from his current role on January 1, 2025, to establish the ACGME Center for Professionalism and the Future of Medicine.

January 2024

The Nation's Health Interviews Dr. Pilar Ortega for Article Discussing the Lack of Consistent Language Services in Health Care

Dr. Ortega discusses her research on improving language access by training doctors to provide language-concordant care, and reframing the concept of language as a tool to improve health.

December 2023

#ACGME2024 Marvin R. Dunn Keynote Address: Improving the Culture of Residency

Titled “Improving the Culture of Residency,” the 2024 Marvin R. Dunn Keynote Address will provide insights into transformative trials that are reshaping GME.

November 2023

Dr. Eric Holmboe Appointed New Chief Executive Officer of Intealth

The ACGME is proud to announce that Eric Holmboe, MD, MACP, FRCP has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Intealth, which includes ECFMG and FAIMER [Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates and Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research] as its divisions.

October 2023

Building Connections, Leading Change

The second ACGME National Learning Community of Sponsoring Institutions convened September 19-20, 2023 with an impressive lineup of speakers and sessions designed to address the evolving landscape of graduate medical education (GME) and health care leadership for institutions.

October 2023

Dr. Pilar Ortega Joins ABC 7 Chicago to Discuss the Need for More Latina and Latino Physicians

Dr. Ortega addresses the underrepresentation and scarcity of Latina and Latino physicians, the importance of language proficiency standards, and the ACGME's role in preparing diverse physicians for the future.

October 2023

ACGME Joins Other Health Organizations to Advance Health Workforce Well-Being through NAM Change Maker Campaign

One year after the launch of the National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) invited health organizations and stakeholders to join an inaugural cohort of Change Makers.

October 2023

ACGME Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Dr. William McDade Joins AMA Webinar Panel to Discuss Affirmative Action in Medical Education

In response to the June 29, 2023, U.S. Supreme Court ruling that prohibits race-conscious admissions policies, the AMA convened a group of thought leaders in medical education and health equity.

July 2023