Physician well-being has been a key issue for the ACGME for as long as the organization has been serving the GME community.
With pre-conferences, specialty sessions, plenaries, a keynote, the Exhibit Hall, poster sessions, awards, and networking on tap, the 2018 ACGME Annual Educational Conference has tons to offer!
We know it can be a lot to juggle, so to help you make the most of your experience, here’s a snapshot of some of what’s in store based on your program or institutional role or area of interest – call it a cheat sheet of sorts.
Timing the launch of this blog with our Annual Educational Conference might just be kismet, because the theme of this year’s conference, Engaging Each Other: Transformation through Collaboration, speaks to the goal of tuning in and work together, to gather and initiate growth and change.
Thirty proposals were selected for their ability to enhance the resident/fellow-patient connection, and foster joy and meaning in work. A total of $130,000 at different funding levels will be awarded, renewable up to two years.
This article from Stat News discusses how the medical education community is working to prevent physician burnout and suicide.
The American Psychiatric Association's Psychiatric News features an article on Back to Bedside.
This article in Academic Medicine systematically studies the number of US resident deaths from all causes, including suicide betwee 2000 and 2014.
ACGME Board Chair Dr. Rowen Zetterman discussed the Common Program Requirement revisions on CBS This Morning.
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.
Medical Training Magazine writes about the ACGME's new Back to Bedside initiative and grant opportunity for residents and fellows.