The COVID-19 global pandemic has disrupted almost all aspects of life. Medical education has been no exception, but through it all, the academic medicine community has exhibited remarkable innovation and resilience.
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.
This toolkit was created by a workgroup with members from the undergraduate-to-graduate medical education continuum, and is divided into three sections:
- Section I provides a framework and list of questions medical schools, residencies, and learners should review during this transition.
- Section II provides a matrix of possible activities to help learners and residency programs implement a successful transition. The recommendations are not mandates; each medical school and residency program will need to tailor its approaches based on local needs and resources.
- Section III provides a compendium of resources to support the transition for both learners and programs. The primary goals of this guidance and resources are to facilitate a successful and seamless transition from medical school to residency, and to create the necessary conditions to fully support young physicians’ early professional development during unprecedented times. Investing in supporting all new physicians entering internship can help to facilitate their success throughout the entire residency.
Access the Toolkit
Please send questions or feedback on these resources to
umegmetoolkit@acgme.org.
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Stephanie Weiner
Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement
Association of American Medical Colleges
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