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May 17, 2021

This week's e-Communication includes information on a webcast on the Annual Update, news about Milestones, ACGME Requirements available for Review and Comment, and calls for resident and public members.

Blog

May 2021

Journal Notes: The Journal of Graduate Medical Education Hits the Airwaves with its Podcast, Hot Topics in MedEd

One of the most exciting developments in the growth of the Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME) has been the creation of a podcast: Hot Topics in MedEd.

Blog

May 2021

May 3, 2021

This week's e-Communication includes resources to help programs with incoming residents; news on the Milestones program, course registration, and more.

Blog

May 2021

April 26, 2021

This week's e-Communication includes information from the Coalition for Physician Accountability, the final call for nominations for the 2022 ACGME Awards, details how to access 2021 Annual Educational Conference materials through June 1, and more.

Blog

April 2021

April 19, 2021

This week's e-Communication includes Review and Recognition Committee News, a call for nominations for the 2022 ACGME Awards, information on how to access 2021 Annual Educational Conference materials through June 1, and more.

Blog

April 2021

#ACGME2021 Session Summaries: JGME Unravels the Mysteries of the Manuscript Review and Editorial Process

Two popular sessions at the Annual Educational Conference, both presented by JGME Editors, shared tips on how to successfully prepare and submit for publication, and reviewed editors' top picks from other journals in 2020.

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March 2021

March 1, 2021

This week's edition of the e-Communication includes information the Annual Educational Conference; ACGME Awards; Review and Comment; and Milestones News.

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March 2021

Journal of Graduate Medical Education now open to all

In support of its mission to improve health care through graduate medical education (GME), the Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME) is completely open access as of February 2021.

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February 2021

February 22, 2021

This week's edition of the e-Communication includes information on #ThankaResidentDay; the Annual Educational Conference; the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Forum; ACGME Award nominations, and more.

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February 2021