Newsroom and Blog Updates on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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This first post in a new series focuses on resources provided by the ACGME on its website and distance learning platform for residents and fellows.
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.
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.
Medpage Today: How to (Legally) Diversify the Healthcare Workforce
The ACGME is mentioned in a Medpage Today article discussing organizations which have reaffirmed their commitment to diversifying the healthcare workforce in light of the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.
August 7, 2023
Learn about the upcoming Call for Abstracts for the 2024 Annual Educational Conference; listen to the latest episode of the "Hot Topics in MedEd" podcast; participate in Review and Comment; and more.
July 31, 2023
This week's e-Communication includes numerous deadlines for nominations for Review Committees; Review and Comment; a continuing education survey; and information on upcoming Health Equity Grand Rounds.
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 24, 2023
Learn about the next Health Equity Grand Rounds, access the ACGME's new Improving Assessment Using Direct Observation Toolkit, and check out upcoming deadlines for nominations for Review and Recognition Commitee Members.
Follow-Up to Dr. Nasca’s June 13 Letter to the Community after Supreme Court Decision Regarding College Admissions and Race
In a follow-up to his June 13 Letter to the Community addressing the accreditation implications of the Students for Fair Admissions, Inc v. President and Fellows of Harvard College Supreme Court decision, Dr. Thomas J. Nasca reaffirms the ACGME's commitment to its requirements around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Letter to the GME Community from Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP, President and Chief Executive Officer of the ACGME: Why Workforce Diversity Matters to Health Care and Graduate Medical Education
Letter to the Community from ACGME President & CEO Dr. Thomas J. Nasca discussing accreditation implications of an upcoming Supreme Court decision and reinforcing the ACGME's commitment to its Mission, including support of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within graduate medical educaiton.