Newsroom and Blog Updates on Pursuing Excellence
The ACGME continues to aid successful placement of OVMC residents
ACGME Chooses New Pathway Leaders for Pursuing Excellence in Clinical Learning Environments Initiative
Conversations with Leadership: Linda B. Andrews, MD
Linda B. Andrews, MD joined the ACGME leadership team in February 2019 as the new Senior Vice President, Field Activities. We chatted with Dr. Andrews to learn more about her background and her vision for Field Activities at the ACGME.
DOs displaced from residency after Ohio Valley Medical Center closure
The DO writes about the closure of Ohio Valley Medical Center, and how the ACGME has invoked its Extraordinary Circumstances policy to facilitate the transfer of residents to other programs.
The ACGME Releases CLER National Report of Findings 2019
ACGME Database Opens for Displaced OVMC Residents
The ACGME invoked its Extraordinary Circumstances Policy (ACGME Policies and Procedures, Section 21.00) following the closure announcement for Ohio Valley Medical Center (OVMC), a participating site for ACGME-accredited residency programs.
DO Representation on ACGME Board Expands in Final Year of Transition to a Single GME System
The DO writes about the integration of osteopathic physicians and leaders into the ACGME, which was announced at the American Osteopathic Association's House of Delegates in July.
Ohio Valley Medical Center Closure
On August 7, 2019, Ohio Valley Medical Center (OVMC) in Wheeling, West Virginia informed its employees it would close in 60 to 90 days. OVMC is a participating site for ACGME-accredited emergency medicine and internal medicine residency programs.
ACGME Continues to Aid in the Successful Placement of Hahnemann Residents and Fellows
The second and final tier of Hahnemann University Hospital (HUH) programs will close Tuesday, August 6, 2019. More than 95 percent of residents and fellows have found new positions and most of those not yet placed have received offers.
ACGME Assists with Successful Placement of Hahnemann Residents and Fellows
Hahnemann University Hospital (HUH) closed its first tier of GME programs July 29 and will close the second and final tier August 6. More than 95 percent of residents/fellows have found new positions and most not yet placed have received offers.