What is ACGME Web ads?
ADS is an Internet-based data collection system that contains the current data on file with ACGME for all sponsoring institutions and programs. Sponsors and accredited programs are required to verify and update general information annually in a secured environment.
What is ACGME case log?
The Case Log System is a web application within ADS where residents and fellows (in certain specialties) are required to log their clinical experiences on an individual case basis.
Who accredits medical residency programs?
About the ACGME
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) is a private, non-profit organization that accredits more than 12,095 residency and fellowship programs in 157 specialties and subspecialties in the United States, affecting more than 150,674 Residents and Fellows.
How do I know if my program is ACGME accredited?
On its website, the ACGME provides to the public the accreditation status of its accredited GME programs, as well as the names of some of the larger clinical sites of accredited programs.
What are ACGME accredited programs?
ACGME accreditation provides assurance that a Sponsoring Institution or program meets the quality standards (Institutional and Program Requirements) of the specialty or subspecialty practice(s) for which it prepares its graduates.
What does ACGME I stand for?
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) is an independent, not-for-profit, physician-led organization that sets and monitors the professional educational standards essential in preparing physicians to deliver safe, high-quality medical care to all Americans.
How do I become ACGME accredited?
ACGME accreditation of a new residency/fellowship program is based on published accreditation standards, and is accomplished through a peer review process. Before starting an application, consult with the Executive Director of the pertinent RRC for helpful advice.