About this episode
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Cindy Kelley, DO, Vice President of Medical Education at Summa Health. They discusses graduate medical education (GME) and the role of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). She shares her personal and professional journey, her passion for teaching, and the importance of continuous improvement in medical education. Kelley emphasizes the need for vulnerability and open-mindedness in leadership and highlights the value of diverse leadership styles. She encourages aspiring leaders to embrace their unique strengths and contributions. Takeaways Graduate medical education (GME) is the post-medical school training period where physicians specialize in a specific field through residency and fellowship programs. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredits residency and fellowship programs and institutions that sponsor these programs. The ACGME is forward-looking and considers the impact of technology, artificial intelligence, and consumerism on medical education. Leadership requires vulnerability and open-mindedness, listening to feedback, and focusing on solutions. There is a place for all leadership styles at the table, and leaders should embrace their unique strengths and contributions.