Featured AI Sessions at the 2026 ACGME Annual Educational Conference
AI is taking center stage at #ACGME2026—navigate the sessions shaping the future of GME, from AI agents in the office to next-gen assessment and policy readiness.
Heading to San Diego for #ACGME2026? If you're a DIO, program director, or GME leader trying to stay ahead of the AI curve in graduate medical education, we've put together a quick guide to the AI-focused sessions you won't want to miss.
The 2026 ACGME Annual Educational Conference runs February 19-21 at the San Diego Convention Center and Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina—and AI in medical education is clearly a featured track this year.
🎯 Featured AI Sessions
SES003: Harnessing AI Agents in the GME Office
Innovations and Future Directions
When: Friday, February 20, 2026 (Concurrent Session)
Best for: DIOs, Program Directors, GME Administrators, Coordinators
This session dives into practical applications of AI agents and tools for GME administration. Think workflow optimization, compliance tracking, and operational efficiency—the kind of real-world implementations that can actually make your GME office run smoother.
Why attend: If you've been curious about how AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or specialized agents could help with the administrative load of running a residency program, this is your session.
Artificial Intelligence, Real Education: The Future of Osteopathic Education and Training
When: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Part of: ACGME/AOGME Osteopathic Recognition Full-Day Course
Presenters:
• John Casey, DO, MA, FACOEP, FACEP — Vice Chair, ACGME Osteopathic Recognition Committee
• Kyle Sherwin, DO — Resident Member, ACGME Osteopathic Recognition Committee; University of Wisconsin Family Medicine
This session explores how AI tools can enhance learning, personalize education, and even support teaching osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT)—all without losing the human touch that makes hands-on medical education effective.
Key insight: From diagnosing disease to teaching muscle energy techniques, the presenters will show how AI is reshaping osteopathic resident and fellow education while preserving what matters most: hands-on skill development.
📋 AI in ACGME Policy: What's Coming
Here's something every GME leader should have on their radar: the ACGME Common Program Requirements Major Revision Task Force is actively gathering stakeholder input on artificial intelligence integration.
The Task Force's recent Stakeholder Survey 2 specifically invited feedback on AI alongside topics like work hours, well-being, and faculty ratios. The results and revision updates will be shared at interactive sessions during the conference.
Session to watch: SUNSET001 — Common Program Requirements Major Revision: Work Hours Focus (includes AI discussion)
Translation: AI requirements in the Common Program Requirements aren't a matter of if, but when and how. Getting ahead of these conversations now positions your program for whatever comes next.
🎓 Related AI Learning Opportunities
Developing Faculty Competencies in Assessment — Now with AI
New for 2026: ACGME's popular faculty development course now includes a dedicated session on AI in assessment. If you're wondering how artificial intelligence tools can support competency-based assessment, feedback delivery, and Clinical Competency Committee decision-making, this is worth exploring.
Course Dates: March 1-6, 2026 and March 29-April 3, 2026
Contact: facultydevelopment@acgme.org
Worth Reading: JGME's AI Thought Experiment
Before the conference, check out "Can a Car Make a Blueberry Sandwich?" in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education. Authors Eric J. Warm, MD and colleagues constructed a creative fictional scenario exploring what happens when a "foolproof" AI algorithm is designed to recruit residents.
It's a thought-provoking read for anyone considering AI's role in the Match process—and great conversation fodder for the conference.
💡 Why GME Leaders Should Prioritize AI Sessions
✓ Policy Preparation - Stay ahead of forthcoming AI requirements in the Common Program Requirements revision
✓ Operational Efficiency - Learn practical AI applications for GME administration and compliance
✓ Educational Innovation - Discover AI tools that enhance assessment, feedback, and personalized learning
✓ Peer Networking - Connect with GME leaders already implementing AI solutions at their institutions
📍 Conference Quick Reference
- Dates: February 19-21, 2026
- Location: San Diego Convention Center & Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
- Sessions: 130+ educational sessions
- Attendance: 5,000+ GME professionals
- Theme: "Meaning in Medicine"
- Full Schedule: here
- Hashtags: #ACGME2026 #MeaningInMedicine
Session times and details subject to change. Visit the official ACGME conference site for the most current schedule.
Attending #ACGME2026? We'd love to hear which AI sessions you're most interested in—drop a comment below or connect with Meshwell on LinkedIn.
