Radiation Oncology’s Kino Williams to Receive ACGME Excellence Award

By Office of the President | Nov 13, 2023

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) recently announced the recipients of the 2024 ACGME Awards, including Kino Williams, MS, PHR, CPHQ, C-TAGME, senior staff associate, Radiation Oncology. Kino and fellow honorees will receive their awards in March 2024 at the 2024 ACGME Annual Educational Conference in Florida. These awards commend individuals for their extraordinary commitment, innovation, and contributions to the graduate medical education (GME) community.

Kino Williams will receive the impressive Debra L. Dooley GME Program Coordinator Excellence Award, bestowed upon program coordinators who exhibit a deep understanding of the accreditation process, possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate efforts to enhance residency and fellowship programs. His selection underscores the vital role program coordinators play in the success and innovation of GME programs.

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) is a professional regulatory body responsible for accrediting residency and fellowship programs in the United States. Its primary role is to ensure the quality and standards of graduate medical education (GME) programs, which are crucial for preparing medical graduates for independent practice as physicians.

ACGME sets rigorous educational standards, oversees program compliance, and provides a framework for continuous improvement in medical education. Through its accreditation process, the ACGME assesses program performance across various areas, including resident education, research opportunities, faculty qualifications, and the overall educational environment.