Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) is a nonprofit organization that sets standards for medical residency and fellowship programs in the United States. Its role is to ensure that medical training programs provide high-quality education and promote a competent, ethical, and well-prepared healthcare workforce. ACGME evaluates programs regularly to ensure they meet specific requirements related to curriculum, faculty, facilities, and resident well-being. By doing so, it helps maintain consistency and excellence in medical training, ultimately supporting patients in receiving safe, effective care from well-trained physicians.