ACGME-I accreditation in low-resource training programs

Authors

Sayed Karar, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Ali Chandani, Aga Khan University
Ishak Mansi, Orlando VA Healthcare System, Florida

Document Type

Article

Department

Internal Medicine (East Africa)

Abstract

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education–International (ACGME-I), a global affiliate of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), extends accreditation services to institutions outside the US. ACGME-I aims to promote excellence in graduate medical education through competency-based training, structured learning environments, and robust faculty development.¹ Launched in 2009, ACGME-I accreditation has expanded to 12 countries across 3 continents as of 2023.² Implementing ACGME-I standards in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) presents distinct challenges, including infrastructure limitations, inadequate financial and human resources, and the need to align international requirements with local regulatory frameworks.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Journal of the American Medical Association

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.10448

Recommended Citation

Karar, S., Chandani, A., Mansi, I. (2025). ACGME-I accreditation in low-resource training programs. Journal of the American Medical Association, 1.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/eastafrica_fhs_mc_intern_med/477