News and Announcements

ACGME-I Discusses Accreditation at Vietnam’s National Medical Education Conference

A “step-by-step workshop” on accreditation was the focus of the ACGME-I presentation.

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Changes to the Membership of the ACGME International Board of Directors

ACGME-I thanks departing Board members for their service and welcomes incoming members.

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Registration for the 2025 ACGME Annual Educational Conference is Open!

Don’t hesitate to register for the largest gathering of GME professionals in the world on 20-22 February 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee, US.

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Virtual Networking Session for GME Researchers

Join GME specialist interested in scholarly activities from around the world to network and discuss conducting qualitative research.

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Recipients of the 2025 ACGME International Awards Announced

Honorees come from ACGME-I-accredited Sponsoring Institutions and programs in Haiti and the United Arab Emirates.

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The 2023-2024 ACGME International Annual Report Now Available

Learn more about ACGME-I's most recent academic year.

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New Subspecialty Programs Approved

New Program Requirements for the subspecialties of pediatric otolaryngology and interventional cardiology are now available, as is a focused revision of the Foundational Program Requirements.

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The Call for Abstracts is Open for the 2025 ACGME Annual Educational Conference

Submit a research or innovation abstract to be showcased at the largest gathering of GME professionals in the world.

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New Graduate Medical Education Programs from Five Countries Accredited

A total of 14 new GME programs from seven Sponsoring Institutions achieved ACGME-I accreditation at the July meeting of the Review Committees-International

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New Members Join the Review Committees-International

Nine new volunteers join the peer-review bodies responsible for developing and reviewing compliance with ACGME-I requirements

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Coordinating Coordinators from across the Globe: ACGME-I’s First Coordinators Congress

ACGME-I hosted program coordinators from most ACGME-I-accredited Sponsoring Institutions at an inaugural meeting in Abu Dhabi in May 2024.

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Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Achieves ACGME-I Accreditation

The renowned Saudi institution becomes the 24th ACGME-I-accredited Sponsoring Institution.

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Registration Open for 2 July Webinar on Accreditation and Medical Education Scholarship

“Making it Count Twice: Turning the Work of Accreditation into Medical Education Scholarship”

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New Programs Accredited in Haiti and Qatar

With the new programs, ACGME-I now accredits more than 200 GME programs at 24 Sponsoring Institutions in 12 countries.

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ACGME-I Thanks Outgoing Review Committees-International Members

Eight dedicated volunteers will step down at the end of the academic year, including both Chairs.

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ACGME Annual Educational Conference Call for Sessions

Submit session proposals before 14 June for the 2025 ACGME Annual Educational Conference

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Access Videos from the 2024 ACGME Annual Educational Conference Via Explore

Select sessions from the conference can now be viewed through ACGME-I’s distance learning platform

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JGME Article on ACGME-I’s Role in Enhancing Opportunities for Fellowships

ACGME-I explores recent data on subspecialty education and training for residents who have completed ACGME-I-accredited programs and how to build on that momentum.

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Nominations for the 2025 ACGME International Awards Open

Do you know colleagues who deserve to win the Physician Leader, Physician Educator, or Staff Awards?

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#ACGME2024: Building Community in Global GME through Collaboration

Review highlights from the largest gathering of GME professionals in the world that took place in early March in Orlando, sparking new collaborations and strengthening existing connections.

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#ACGME2024: Building Community in Global GME from Learning, Sharing, and Discussing

Read about the many educational sessions at #ACGME2024, where GME professionals from around the world gathered to focus on strengthening global GME together.

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ACGME-I Honoring Excellence: Q and A with Zehra Mazhar

Learn more about the 2024 ACGME International Staff Awardee.

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Aspetar Attains ACGME International Accreditation

The Doha-based hospital becomes the third ACGME-I-accredited Sponsoring Institution in Qatar.

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Review Committees Approve Accreditation of Programs, including Firsts in Two Sponsoring Institutions

Twelve new GME programs achieve Initial Accreditation, including the first programs at International Medical Center in Saudi Arabia and VinUniversity in Vietnam.

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ACGME-I Honors Excellence: Q and A with Novera Ghayoor Chughtai MBBS, FCPS

Learn more about the 2024 ACGME International Physician Educator Awardee.

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ACGME-I Honoring Excellence: Q and A with Muhammad Rizwan Khan MBBS, FCPS, FRCS, FACS, MHPE

Learn more about the 2024 ACGME International Physician Leader Award recipient.

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Access the 31 January Milestones Webinar on Explore

Sign into Explore and review the contents of the Milestones and faculty development session.

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2023

Call for Nominations for International Resident Members of the JGME Editorial Board

Nominations are open to current residents or fellows to serve as resident members on its Editorial Board.

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Register Now: Webinar to Assist with the Transition to Milestones 2.0

Learn more about ACGME-I faculty development resources and how best to use them to develop an effective Milestones transition plan at a virtual workshop 31 January 2024.

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Call for Papers: JGME Special Supplement on Climate and GME

The Journal of Graduate Medical Education is seeking contributions for a special supplement to highlight intersections between climate and GME.

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ACGME-I Strengthens Relationships with Asia-Pacific GME Communities

ACGME-I leadership engaged with the GME communities at conferences in Indonesia, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

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Registration Open for the 2024 ACGME Annual Educational Conference

ACGME-I looks forward to seeing colleagues and friends in Orlando, Florida, US, on 7-9 March 2024 for the largest gathering of GME professionals in the world!

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Latest Milestones 2.0 Workshop Held in Lebanon

Milestones specialists held in-person workshop with the team at the American University of Beirut.

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ACGME-I Visits Pakistan with Wide-Ranging Itinerary, Dr. Arrighi Delivers Keynote at GME Conference

The busy agenda included meetings with local partners to build and strengthen ties, as well as conducting a workshop to further understanding of Milestones 2.0.

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In-Person Milestones 2.0 Workshops Continue in Oman

The latest Milestones workshop was held with team at Oman Medical Specialty Board.

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Recipients of the 2024 ACGME International Awards Announced

Honorees come from ACGME-I-accredited Sponsoring Institutions in Pakistan and Qatar.

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In-Person Milestones 2.0 Workshop Held in Jordan

Milestones workshop series continues with Jordan University of Science and Technology.

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New Fellowship Programs from ACGME International

Programs in developmental-behavioral pediatrics; pediatric hospital medicine; reproductive endocrinology and infertility; and sports medicine can now apply for ACGME-I accreditation.

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In-Person Milestones Workshops Continue

Milestones workshop series continues with Guatemala’s Unidad Nacional de Oncología Pediátrica.

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ACGME International Releases New Annual Report

The 2022-2023 ACGME International Annual Report captures the work and dedication of the organization, its partners, and accredited institutions and programs across the globe over the course of a very productive academic year.

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Showcase Your Research and Innovation at the 2024 ACGME Annual Educational Conference: Call for Abstracts is Open!

Explore an opportunity to present your academic work at the largest gathering of GME professionals in the world.

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ACGME-I Accredits First Sponsoring Institution in Vietnam

VinUni College of Health Sciences achieves Initial Accreditation.

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Updates from the July Review Committees-International Meeting

New programs accredited in Jordan, Kenya, and Qatar; new Sponsoring Institution accredited in Vietnam; and new members join Review Committees-International.

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First Programs in Jordan Achieve ACGME-I Accreditation

Neurology and pathology residency programs at Jordan University of Science and Technology become the first ACGME-I-accredited programs in the country.

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In-Person Milestones 2.0 Workshops Begin

First workshop in series held with Haiti’s Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais.

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First Programs in Haiti Achieve ACGME-I Accreditation

Family medicine and internal medicine at Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais become the first ACGME-I accredited programs in Haiti.

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ACGME-I Begins Accrediting Pediatric Surgery Residency and Obesity Medicine Fellowship Programs

Advanced Specialty Program Requirements for pediatric surgery (integrated) residency programs and for obesity medicine/bariatric medicine fellowship programs have been approved by the ACGME-I Board.

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Recording of Milestones 2.0 Webinar Now Available

Review the recording of a webinar held 11 May 2023 that provides more information about Milestones 2.0, available in ACGME-I’s online learning portal, Explore.

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ACGME-I Milestones 2.0 Now Available; Webinar on Revised Milestones Scheduled for 11 May

The revised Milestones are now posted on the ACGME-I website. A free one-hour webinar will be presented on 11 May to assist programs in implementing the revised Milestones.

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Resident/Fellow and Faculty Survey Dates Announcement

The annual ACGME-I Resident/Fellow and Faculty Surveys will be available from 13 March to 16 April 2023 for programs in Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates.

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Review Committee International Meeting 2023

A recap of the recent meeting of the Review Committees-International in Abu Dhabi, where eight new programs achieved accreditation.

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Round Up of 2023 ACGME Annual Educational Conference

A look back at ACGME International's activities during the conference, including its educational sessions, reception, presence at the ACGME Hub, and so much more.

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2022

Follow ACGME International on Twitter!

Follow ACGME International’s new Twitter account (@ACGMEI). Remember to use the hashtag #ACGMEI as well.

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New Accreditation Activities in Q3

In the third quarter of 2022, two new Sponsoring Institutions and six new programs achieved ACGME International accreditation.

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ACGME International Honors 2023 Awardees

Recognizing individuals who have played an integral role in pursuing excellence in their graduate medical education (GME) programs, ACGME International (ACGME-I) is proud to announce the 2023 ACGME International Award recipients. Winners will be honored at the ACGME Annual Educational Conference in February 2023, to take place in Nashville, Tennessee.

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2021

ACGME International releases inaugural Annual Report

Using the themes of stability, growth, and innovation, this first ACGME International Annual Report captures the work and dedication of the organization, its partners, and accredited institutions and programs across the globe during a profoundly challenging time in health care. This report covers Academic Year 2021-2022, but reflects with pride on ACGME-I’s first decade and looks to the future with optimism and passion for a better tomorrow.

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ACGME-I Welcomes James A. Arrighi, MD, as New President and CEO

Chicago, IL – June 9, 2021 -Today ACGME International (ACGME-I) announced James A. Arrighi, MD as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2021. In this role, Dr. Arrighi will focus on expanding the organization globally, forging partnerships with medical educators, and prioritizing opportunities and educational programs in developing countries with limited resources.

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For Our Patients: Physicians' Pledge to Society Video

When medical students graduate, an oath is taken that is central to physicians' commitment. This pledge is universal. Hear from members of the ACGME-I community below. The profession of medicine places patients at the center, both in education and in practice.

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2020

COVID-19 Update

ACGME International is continuing its activities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Please continue providing input; ACGME-I apologizes for any modest delays in response time. Continue to email acgme-i@acgme-i.org as the primary means of communication. Contact individual staff members as appropriate.

Thank you to all who are contributing to patient care and medical education. It is both a privilege and a responsibility to remain focused on the well-being of patients, residents, fellows, faculty members, and administrators. Remember to care for yourself and for others!

2019

Dr. Susan Day to Serve as New President and CEO of ACGME International (ACGME-I)

Susan H. Day, MD has been appointed the new President and Chief Executive Officer of ACGME International (ACGME-I) after serving as its Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs for the last five years. ACGME-I provides accreditation services to graduate medical education (GME) programs and institutions outside of the United States and its territories to improve health care in the countries it serves.

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ACGME International Awards: Current and Future

The ACGME-I is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s awards, who have made exemplary contributions to international accreditation efforts. Both recipients will attend and be honored at the ACGME Annual Educational Conference in March. In addition, the ACGME-I is now accepting nominations for the next Awards Cycle. Visit the ACGME International Awards page to read about the winners’ achievements and to submit your nominations for next year’s awards.

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