Media Coverage
ACGME CLER Program Places New Focus on Physician Well-Being
This article in HCPro discusses updates to the CLER Pathways to Excellence document released in May 2017.
Residents Invited to Share Ideas to Improve Patient Interactions in ACGME Competition
The American Psychiatric Association's Psychiatric News features an article on Back to Bedside.
Causes of Death of Residents in ACGME-Accredited Programs 2000 through 2014: Implications for the Learning Environment
This article in Academic Medicine systematically studies the number of US resident deaths from all causes, including suicide betwee 2000 and 2014.
National Academy of Medicine Goes Public with Efforts to Combat Burnout
U.S. News and World Report writes about the National Academy of Medicine's open meeting gathering ideas how to combat burnout among health workers.
Surgical Residents’ Work Hours and Well-Being in Year 2 of the FIRST Trial
This article reports on the second year of the FIRST Trial that compares effects of standard clinical work and education hours or more flexible work hour policies on residents.
Dr. Rowen Zetterman Featured on CBS Morning Show about Common Program Requirement Revisions
ACGME Board Chair Dr. Rowen Zetterman discussed the Common Program Requirement revisions on CBS This Morning.
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.
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.
Medical Student's Death Highlights High Rates of Physician Suicides
This ABC News story explores the physician suicide rate and what is being done to promote physician well-being in the medical community.
Should Young Doctors be Allowed to Work 24-Hour Shifts?
This Healthline article discusses the Common Program Requirements and changes made to the requirements around clinical work and education hours.
