Well-Being

An insider’s look at the ACGME’s Back to Bedside funding opportunity

Read Part 1 of a two-part series about the ACGME’s Back to Bedside program—a resident/fellow-led initiative designed to foster joy and meaning in work— in Residency Program Alert, a publication by HCPro. The article begins on Page 6 of the PDF.

February 2019

The CLER Program: Here's What's Happening in 2019

As 2019 revs up, we thought it was a good time to look ahead at what the CLER Program has lined up for the coming year.

February 2019

Atlas of Men: An Exploration of Identity, Diversity, Science, and Fiction

Dr. David Sklar, Editor in Chief of Academic Medicine, Professor Emeritus in Emergency Medicine at the University of New Mexico, professor at the Arizona State University College of Health Solutions, and author, presented to ACGME staff members and guests at the January 23, 2019 session of the Baldwin Seminar Series.
January 2019
Dr. David Sklar will present at the Baldwin Seminar Series on January 23, 2019

The Culture of Well-Being

The ACGME is committed to supporting graduate medical education programs to develop a Culture of Well-Being, not just the absence of burnout and depression. The central feature in this culture is the well-being of all members of the health care team, including faculty and staff members, and residents and fellows.

January 2019
Carol Bernstein, MD

Changing the Culture For Physician-Mothers

Read about the positive impact of an ACGME requirement on new physician-mothers in this article from the American College of Cardiology.

January 2019

Wellness at the 2019 Conference

Conference days are invigorating, but they can also be long and taxing, so be sure to maintain your personal well-being at the Annual Educational Conference by taking a mental break, stretching, exercising, and enjoying the outdoors.
January 2019
Walkers on a path in a forest having a conversation. Walkers on a path in a forest having a conversation.

A Very Special Marvin R. Dunn Keynote Address

The 2019 ACGME Annual Educational Conference offers so many great educational opportunities that it can be hard to know which sessions to choose. One “must-attend” plenary session focuses on the critically important topic of physician well-being.

January 2019
Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP, President and Chief Executive Officer, ACGME

Well-Being and Work Hour Requirements

ACGME President and CEO Dr. Nasca emphasizes the need for a focus on well-being in GME and provides an update on the 80-hour clinical work hours requirement.

New This Year: Meaning in Medicine Featured Speakers

The 2019 Annual Educational Conference will have several new and exciting features to enhance your conference experience and provide growth, learning, and networking at every turn. In an effort to prepare and motivate you as you plan your registration and conference schedule, we’re launching a series, New This Year, through which we will share updates and new opportunities you can expect when you join us in Orlando in March!
November 2018
Darrell G. Kirch, MD

Making The Case For The Chief Wellness Officer In America’s Health Systems:A Call To Action

In this article from the Health Affairs publication's blog, authors support the establishment and continued development of positions in health care dedicated to clinician well-being.

October 2018