There is a phrase that has quietly become outdated in GME offices across the country: "getting ready for accreditation." For a long time, it captured a real workflow. Programs would spend months pulling data, reconciling evaluation records, chasing down Milestones submissions, and scrubbing the ADS Annual Update before a Review Committee deadline or a scheduled site visit. Then, when that window passed, attention moved elsewhere. That model no longer fits how ACGME accreditat

Non-clinical skills include communication, leadership, professionalism, and systems-based practice. These skills are vital for physicians to work effectively within healthcare teams, manage resources, and navigate complex healthcare systems. They also contribute to patient safety and quality improvement. In GME, developing these skills is as important as clinical knowledge. Programs must provide structured opportunities for residents and fellows to learn and demonstrate these