Newsroom and Blog Updates on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
February 5, 2024
Register for the Annual Educational Conference (online registration closes February 16); learn about upcoming webinars and in-person courses; read featured articles from the Journal of Graduate Medical Education and more.
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."
Honoring Excellence: Q and A with Zeina M. Nabhan, MD
A Q and A with Dr. Zaina M. Nabhan, from 2024 ACGME Barbara Ross-Lee, DO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award winner Indiana University School of Medicine.
January 29, 2024
Learn about an award received by the ACGME in partnership with the Docs With Disabilities Initiative; register for a webinar about women with disabilities in medicine; comment on the Draft Foundational Comptencies for Undergraduate Medical Education; and more.
The ACGME and the Docs with Disabilities Initiative Partner for Disability Hub Sponsored by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Catalyst Award
The ACGME, in partnership with the Docs with Disabilities Initiative (DWDI), is a recipient of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Catalyst Award for Transformation in Graduate Medical Education for their project, Multimedia Resource Hub for Disability Inclusion in Graduate Medical Education.
Honoring Excellence: Q and A with Yvette Calderon, MD, MS and Melissa Barton, MD of the American Board of Emergency Medicine
A Q and A with representatives from the American Board of Emergency Medicine, which is recognized with the 2024 ACGME Barbara Ross-Lee, DO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.
#ACGME2024 “Extracurricular” Activities
Read a summary of some events and activities being offered at #ACGME2024 to give attendees opportunities to volunteer, relax, replenish, and even compete!
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 4, 2023
This week's edition includes news on available funding for a new round of Back to Bedside projects for 2024-2026; the Wednesday deadline for the ACGME Equity MattersTM Learning Community, and updates regarding accreditation site visit and Self-Study updates for programs.
#ACGME2024’s Featured Plenaries: Something for Everyone
Learn about the four Featured Plenaries being offered at the Annual Educational Conference, each presented by renowned leaders in the field and addressing a specific topic of profound importance to the GME community.
