Newsroom and Blog Updates on Pursuing Excellence

First Public Meeting of Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience

This ACGME and National Academy of Medicine partnership will hold its first public meeting July 14 to explore approaches to promoting physician well-being and highlight current research.

June 2017

Doctor Depression, Suicide Slowly Coming out of Shadows 

This Chicago Tribune feature highlights the problem of physician burnout and suicide and discusses what the medical community is doing to address it.

June 2017

Update on Physician Well-Being

ACGME CEO Dr. Nasca explores recent statistics on resident deaths reported in Academic Medicine and offers strategies and interventions for programs to follow in supporting learner and faculty member well-being year round.

ACGME Competitive Funding Opportunity for Medical Residents

Medical Training Magazine writes about the ACGME's new Back to Bedside initiative and grant opportunity for residents and fellows.

May 2017

Dr. Timothy Brigham Talks to ReachMD about Physician Well-Being

In a recent radio interview with ReachMD, Dr. Timothy P. Brigham, ACGME chief of staff and senior vice president, Education, explores the topic of physician well-being, including ways to address burnout.

May 2017

Dr. Timothy Brigham Talks to ReachMD about Physician Well-Being

In a recent radio interview with ReachMD, Dr. Timothy P. Brigham, ACGME chief of staff and senior vice president, Education, explores the topic of physician well-being, including ways to address burnout.

May 2017

Competitive Funding Opportunity Available for Medical Residents

The ACGME's Back to Bedside initiative seeks innovative ideas to increase time residents and fellows spend with patients and reduce physician burnout.

May 2017

ACGME Announces Call for Sessions for the 2018 Annual Educational Conference

Proposals must be submitted by Friday, June 16, 2017, to be considered. Applicants whose sessions are selected will be notified by e-mail the week of July 24, 2017. The 2018 ACGME Annual Educational Conference that will be held March 1-4, 2018.

May 2017

Dr. Stanley J. Hamstra, ACGME Vice President, Milestones Research and Evaluation, Receives Recognition from ABIM Foundation for Scholarly Contribution Addressing Professionalism

Dr. Hamstra was a recipient of the seventh annual John A. Benson Jr., MD Professionalism Article Prize, which recognizes the importance of scholarly publication to advance the field of medical professionalism.

April 2017

Stanley J. Hamstra, PhD Receives Recognition from ABIM Foundation for Scholarly Contribution Addressing Professionalism

Dr. Hamstra was a recipient of the seventh annual John A. Benson Jr., MD Professionalism Article Prize, which recognizes the importance of scholarly publication to advance the field of medical professionalism.

April 2017