AACOM Announces Inaugural GME Development Fellows; ACGME/AOGME Osteopathic Recognition Full-Day Course

By Juan Acosta, DO, MS, FAOGME
AOGME Chair

October 29, 2024

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday season in the coming weeks, AOGME leadership would like to extend our warmest wishes to you, your colleagues and your families. This time of year provides an opportunity for reflection, connection and celebration of the incredible work we have accomplished together. We appreciate your continued dedication to advancing GME and want to remind you that AOGME is committed to developing leadership pathways for our members. Please read further for more exciting leadership opportunities and events coming up over the next few months.

AACOM Announces Inaugural GME Development Fellows

AACOM is excited to introduce the inaugural cohort of our Graduate Medical Education (GME) Development Fellowship, developed in partnership with the University of North Carolina Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research! This 10-month program brings together 32 fellows dedicated to expanding GME opportunities, particularly in community-based and underserved areas. Through expert-led sessions, hands-on projects and collaboration with national leaders, fellows will gain the skills needed to advance medical education and healthcare access where it is needed most. Read more.

AACOM Submits Comments for the ACGME Sponsoring Institution Proposed Rule Changes

AACOM recently submitted comments for the ACGME Sponsoring Institution proposed rule changes. These comments reflect feedback gathered from our AOGME members who shared their perspectives on the proposed changes. We are grateful for all contributors who took the time to submit their insights and suggestions, highlighting the collaborative effort within the osteopathic medical community to shape the standards governing GME.

Save the Date! ACGME/AOGME Osteopathic Recognition Full-Day Course, February 20, 2025

AOGME is again partnering with the ACGME to deliver the Osteopathic Recognition (OR) Full-Day Course at the 2025 ACGME Annual Educational Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on February 20, 2025. This course is designed to support programs supports programs with OR and those considering OR. It includes sessions with leadership and residents from OR programs, followed by insights from the Osteopathic Recognition Committee on the recognition process and application of requirements. View the full agenda.

ACGME Transitional Year Review Committee: Resident Positions

Nominate one of your Transitional Year residents to help shape training standards by serving on the ACGME Transitional Year Review Committee! If interested in a nomination from AOGME, please email aogme@aacom.org by November 8, 2024. The ACGME deadline is November 15, 2024. Email dmccall@acgme.org to request the nomination form and additional information.

AOGME Webinar Series: Upcoming Webinars

Join us for upcoming AOGME webinars covering key topics like rural surgery residency program development, interpreting residency data to select right-fit specialties and programs, becoming a chief resident and more.

• Oct 30, 2024, 4:00 PM ET: GME Development Series webinar on expanding rural/community-based surgical residency programs, discussing workforce trends and program development.
• Nov 14, 2024, 7:00 PM ET: AACOM CORP webinar on interpreting residency data to help students select the right specialties and programs based on personal attributes.
• Dec 5, 2024, 7:00 PM ET: AOGME RFC webinar on becoming a chief resident, featuring insights from current and former chief residents on roles, responsibilities and skills required.

AOGME Webinar Series: Recordings Available

• Sept 30, 2024: AOGME RFC and AACOM CORP hosted an interactive session on preparing for residency interviews, featuring expert advice and breakout rooms for Q&A.
• Oct 23, 2024: AOGME RFC hosted a webinar on Federal Student Loan Repayment, covering effective repayment strategies and personal finance tips.

Monthly Membership Discussions

Join us on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET for the AOGME membership discussion. This open forum allows members to connect and discuss GME topics. If you'd like your residency program or a GME-related topic featured, contact us at aogme@aacom.org.

Please feel free to reach out to us at any time with direct inquiries by emailing aogme@aacom.org or calling us at 301-657-7881.

Thank you for your continued engagement and dedication to AOGME!

Thank you,

Juan Acosta, DO, MS, FAOGME
Chair, AOGME