Editor's Picks “The professional qualities of grace, gratitude, hard work, and determination so well-cultivated among [international medical graduates] can be encouraged throughout the medical profession as a whole.”
 A survey of 1,200 physicians, residents, and medical students conducted by the American Medical Association found that nine out of 10 physicians are satisfied with their career choice despite challenges common to each stage.
Summa Health System’s emergency program at Akron (Ohio) City Hospital will lose its accreditation effective July 1, following the denial of an appeal from the ACGME. The emergency medicine program has 30 residents and Summa Health said it will help them find new training programs.
Programs have historically evaluated trainees on the ACGME six core competencies and will continue to do so, but in a more robust way with the addition of Milestones. Milestones can be thought of as competency outcomes that provide more details to aid in effective curriculum development to meet board requirements.
Marketing Spotlight The dates and locations for our 2017 sessions of the Advancing Residency Program Coordinator Boot Camp have just been announced. If you’re a seasoned residency program coordinator looking to advance your career, come attend this two-day intensive course that combines instructor-led presentation, class interaction, and hands-on learning. Topic covered include ACGME requirements, mentoring newer coordinators, interacting with program directors, and involvement in scholarly activities.
If you’re not yet ready for our advanced course, we still offer our Residency Program Coordinator Boot Camp. It offers a great foundation for both allopathic and osteopathic program coordinators. And if you’re unable to travel to one of our boot camp sites, we offer an online version.
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