The start of a new academic year brings significant change across Graduate Medical Education programs. Incoming residents and fellows begin training, graduating trainees transition out, block schedules are updated, and participating sites and rotations are finalized. While these activities are essential to supporting resident education, they also have an important impact on Medicare GME reimbursement. Because resident data serves as the foundation for reimbursement calculations, the...

The start of a new academic year is one of the most significant milestones in Graduate Medical Education. New residents and fellows are beginning their training, advancing trainees are stepping into expanded responsibilities, and faculty and program leaders are welcoming a new cohort of learners while maintaining day-to-day program operations. While substantial effort goes into preparing for July 1, success during the academic year depends on more than a well-executed orientation or...

ACGME Resident and Faculty Survey data provide valuable insight into the learning environment, program culture, and institutional performance. However, while the reports contain meaningful information, interpreting that data in a way that leads to actionable improvement can be time intensive, particularly during Annual Program Evaluation (APE) and annual reporting cycles. As AI tools continue to evolve, many GME leaders are beginning to explore how these technologies can support...