Announcements

  • Academic Medicine calls for cover art submissions

    Academic Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal of the AAMC, is seeking original artwork related to an academic medicine experience for its popular cover art feature. The journal’s new cover design prominently features original artwork, and artists will have an opportunity to submit their work for consideration by an expert panel of reviewers. Submissions will be accepted through July 30.

    Toolkit: Practical Guidance to Support the Move from Undergraduate Medical Education to Graduate Medical Education The AAMC, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) have developed a toolkit of voluntary guidance and other resources to assist in the transition of 2021 medical school graduates into their first post-graduate year of medical education and training. This collection of resources is designed to support residents and their residency programs in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. Supporting the well-being, professional development, and equitable treatment of incoming residents is critical as they begin their journey to the independent practice of medicine. Please send questions or feedback on these resources to umegmetoolkit@acgme.org. Read More  IPEC announces working group members for core competencies revision The Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) is beginning a formal process to review and revise the 2016 IPEC Core Competencies. The IPEC Core Competencies have helped to frame the national dialogue on the need for interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice (CP) as a catalyst for improving team-based patient care and enhancing population health outcomes. Key drivers for the 2021-2023 revision include the need to provide the interprofessional community with the best available evidence and research related to these disciplines; conduct a cyclical review on common definitions for competence, competency and competency framework; and ensure that this framework accurately reflects changes in research, policy, and practice. Read More