Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:51:08 -0500 http://www.accme.org/coffee-with-graham en-us © 2026 Coffee with Graham yes 5e31424e-b9bd-5604-909c-b1e4d29555c0 ACCME episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) continuing, medical, education, CME, professional, development, CPD, healthcare, accreditation ACCME https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mvb77kibgz4w5jkjlqo7s08f2otn?.jpg http://www.accme.org/coffee-with-graham Committed to Leadership, Mentorship, and Impact ACCME's inaugural Pinnacle Award winners join us to discuss leadership, mentorship and development of impactful CME/CE programs. Our guests: Kurt Snyder, JD, MBA (CME Administrator of the Year), Kristin Jensen, MD (CME mentor of the Year), Jonathan Dort, MD, and Erin Schwarz (CME Impact of the Year).

]]> ACCME's inaugural Pinnacle Award winners join us to discuss leadership, mentorship and development of impactful CME/CE programs. Our guests: Kurt Snyder, JD, MBA (CME Administrator of the Year), Kristin Jensen, MD (CME mentor of the Year), Jonathan Dort, MD, and Erin Schwarz (CME Impact of the Year).

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-19385091 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0500 2863 full false Committed to Nutrition and Preventive Medicine Join host Graham McMahon, president and CEO of ACCME, as he speaks with registered dietitian Colleen Tewksbury, PhD, MPH, RD, CSOWM, LDN, FAND, incoming Chair of the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Assistant Professor in Nutrition Science at University of Pennsylvania, and pediatrician Christopher Duggan, MD, MPH, Editor in Chief, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, and Professor of Nutrition, Harvard University. They discuss evidence-based nutrition care, communicating without stigma, and practical ways interprofessional teams can help patients make sustainable changes amid widespread misinformation. Listen now and share with colleagues who are committed to strengthening nutrition and prevention in everyday practice.

]]> Join host Graham McMahon, president and CEO of ACCME, as he speaks with registered dietitian Colleen Tewksbury, PhD, MPH, RD, CSOWM, LDN, FAND, incoming Chair of the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Assistant Professor in Nutrition Science at University of Pennsylvania, and pediatrician Christopher Duggan, MD, MPH, Editor in Chief, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, and Professor of Nutrition, Harvard University. They discuss evidence-based nutrition care, communicating without stigma, and practical ways interprofessional teams can help patients make sustainable changes amid widespread misinformation. Listen now and share with colleagues who are committed to strengthening nutrition and prevention in everyday practice.

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-19102676 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 2561 full false Designing for Learning: Cognitive Science at the Bedside and Beyond - Part 2 In this episode of Coffee with Graham, ACCME President and CEO Dr. Graham McMahon talks with Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva of the University of Toronto about how insights from cognitive science can make learning more effective and enduring. Together, they explore why true learning requires effort, how to design experiences that make knowledge “stick,” and what it means to teach — and think — in the age of AI.

]]> In this episode of Coffee with Graham, ACCME President and CEO Dr. Graham McMahon talks with Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva of the University of Toronto about how insights from cognitive science can make learning more effective and enduring. Together, they explore why true learning requires effort, how to design experiences that make knowledge “stick,” and what it means to teach — and think — in the age of AI.

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-18090324 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0600 1652 full false Designing for Learning: Cognitive Science at the Bedside and Beyond - Part 1 In this episode of Coffee with Graham, ACCME President and CEO Dr. Graham McMahon talks with Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva of the University of Toronto about how insights from cognitive science can make learning more effective and enduring. Together, they explore why true learning requires effort, how to design experiences that make knowledge “stick,” and what it means to teach — and think — in the age of AI.

]]> In this episode of Coffee with Graham, ACCME President and CEO Dr. Graham McMahon talks with Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva of the University of Toronto about how insights from cognitive science can make learning more effective and enduring. Together, they explore why true learning requires effort, how to design experiences that make knowledge “stick,” and what it means to teach — and think — in the age of AI.

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-17990188 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0600 1556 full false Trust, Verified: What Boards and CME Must Deliver Furman McDonald, MD, MPH, President a CEO of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), joins ACCME President and CEO, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, to reflect on 10 years of collaboration between ACCME and ABIM. Listen in as they articulate the distinct and complementary roles of certification and accredited CME, and make the case for rigorous, trusted systems of physician accountability and lifelong learning.

]]> Furman McDonald, MD, MPH, President a CEO of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), joins ACCME President and CEO, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, to reflect on 10 years of collaboration between ACCME and ABIM. Listen in as they articulate the distinct and complementary roles of certification and accredited CME, and make the case for rigorous, trusted systems of physician accountability and lifelong learning.

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-17659765 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2527 full false Advocating for Yourself as a CE Professional Annette Donawa, PhD, MSEd, Associate Provost, Office of Continuing Professional Development at Thomas Jefferson University, talks with ACCME President and CEO Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, about the unique value of CE professionals.

]]> Annette Donawa, PhD, MSEd, Associate Provost, Office of Continuing Professional Development at Thomas Jefferson University, talks with ACCME President and CEO Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, about the unique value of CE professionals.

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-17306574 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0500 2413 full false View of 2025 from the Desk of the CEO ACCME President & CEO, Dr. Graham McMahon, shares key insights on strategic growth, innovation, and the future of continuing medical education. Gain valuable perspectives on navigating change and strengthening our impact in the year ahead.

]]> ACCME President & CEO, Dr. Graham McMahon, shares key insights on strategic growth, innovation, and the future of continuing medical education. Gain valuable perspectives on navigating change and strengthening our impact in the year ahead.

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-16711248 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0600 1345 full false Accessibility in Healthcare and Healthcare Continuing Education ACCME President and CEO Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, welcomes Dr. Kristina H. Petersen to the podcast for a discussion about accessibility in healthcare and healthcare continung education. 

Formerly of New York Medical College, Dr. Kristina H. Petersen is now Assistant Dean of Student Success & Access and Associate Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Her scholarly work primarily focuses on inclusive instruction, course and assessment accessibility, and creating curriculum to teach clinicians about persons with disabilities. In 2022, she received an award for Excellence in Scholarly Work from the Coalition for Disability Access in Health Science Education and the AAMC/Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teaching Award. She is currently an Alpha Omega Alpha Fellow in Leadership.

]]> ACCME President and CEO Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, welcomes Dr. Kristina H. Petersen to the podcast for a discussion about accessibility in healthcare and healthcare continung education. 

Formerly of New York Medical College, Dr. Kristina H. Petersen is now Assistant Dean of Student Success & Access and Associate Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Her scholarly work primarily focuses on inclusive instruction, course and assessment accessibility, and creating curriculum to teach clinicians about persons with disabilities. In 2022, she received an award for Excellence in Scholarly Work from the Coalition for Disability Access in Health Science Education and the AAMC/Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teaching Award. She is currently an Alpha Omega Alpha Fellow in Leadership.

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-15663563 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2014 full false The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Dr. Graham McMahon talks to Dr. Peter Clardy and Dr. Paul Jhun from Google about the rise of artificial intelligence and how its use in the world of medicine can benefit continuing education and patient care.

]]> Dr. Graham McMahon talks to Dr. Peter Clardy and Dr. Paul Jhun from Google about the rise of artificial intelligence and how its use in the world of medicine can benefit continuing education and patient care.

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-14004534 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0600 3212 full false Building Gender Equity in Medicine Dr. Graham McMahon talks with two members of ACCME’s board of directors, Erica Scavella, MD, FACP, FACHE and Gay Wehrli, MD, MBA, MSEd, about their experiences as female leaders in the medical field. 

]]> Dr. Graham McMahon talks with two members of ACCME’s board of directors, Erica Scavella, MD, FACP, FACHE and Gay Wehrli, MD, MBA, MSEd, about their experiences as female leaders in the medical field. 

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-12461818 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2163 full false Exploring the Digital Healthcare Landscape ACCME’s President and CEO, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, discusses how accredited CME can support physicians and improve patient care as healthcare delivery becomes increasingly digitized.

]]> ACCME’s President and CEO, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, discusses how accredited CME can support physicians and improve patient care as healthcare delivery becomes increasingly digitized.

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-11972352 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0600 715 full false Improving Healthcare for the LGBTQ+ Community Dr. Graham McMahon talks with Dr. Ricardo Correa about how clinicians and educators can build a more inclusive and compassionate healthcare environment for LGBTQ + patients and their families.

]]> Dr. Graham McMahon talks with Dr. Ricardo Correa about how clinicians and educators can build a more inclusive and compassionate healthcare environment for LGBTQ + patients and their families.

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-9093235 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1431 full false Addressing the Needs in a Post-pandemic Workforce Dr. McMahon and Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director, Illinois Department of Public Health, discuss how the accredited CE community can address the new post-pandemic workforce competencies. 

]]> Dr. McMahon and Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director, Illinois Department of Public Health, discuss how the accredited CE community can address the new post-pandemic workforce competencies. 

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-8522022 Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 -0500 887 1 18 full false Innovative Education Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, talks post-pandemic education practices, the ability to rethink and unlearn skills as educators, and gives us a preview of the innovative methods we’ll see during the #ACCME2021 Meeting. 

]]> Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, talks post-pandemic education practices, the ability to rethink and unlearn skills as educators, and gives us a preview of the innovative methods we’ll see during the #ACCME2021 Meeting. 

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-8377102 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1511 1 17 full false Twitter-based Education Over the last year, most of our educational activities have taken place on virtual platforms. In this episode, Dr. Graham McMahon and Dr. Ritu Thamman, Cardiologist, University of Pittsburgh, talk about leveraging the power of tweetchats to learn.  

]]> Over the last year, most of our educational activities have taken place on virtual platforms. In this episode, Dr. Graham McMahon and Dr. Ritu Thamman, Cardiologist, University of Pittsburgh, talk about leveraging the power of tweetchats to learn.  

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-8195205 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1612 1 16 full false Public Health and COVID-19 Vaccines Dr. Graham McMahon discusses public health and the #COVID-19 #vaccines with Dr. Howard Koh, Professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership, Harvard University’s T. H. Chan School of Public Health and the Harvard Kennedy School, former Assistant Secretary for Health, US Dept. of Health and Human Services (Obama Administration).  

]]> Dr. Graham McMahon discusses public health and the #COVID-19 #vaccines with Dr. Howard Koh, Professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership, Harvard University’s T. H. Chan School of Public Health and the Harvard Kennedy School, former Assistant Secretary for Health, US Dept. of Health and Human Services (Obama Administration).  

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-8007636 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600 1857 1 15 full false Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy “We have to  advocate for the value of the vaccine and lead by example,” Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, addresses vaccine hesitancy in healthcare professionals. 

]]> “We have to  advocate for the value of the vaccine and lead by example,” Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, addresses vaccine hesitancy in healthcare professionals. 

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-7502869 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0600 923 1 14 full false Managing Stress and Optimizing Wellness Self-care is key. In this episode of Coffee with Graham, we speak to Adi Haramati, PhD, Georgetown University, to discuss six goals for managing anxiety and optimizing your wellness during this holiday season. 

Additional Resources:

• General Information and GUMC Updates Related to COVID-19
• 5 Minute Meditation 

]]> Self-care is key. In this episode of Coffee with Graham, we speak to Adi Haramati, PhD, Georgetown University, to discuss six goals for managing anxiety and optimizing your wellness during this holiday season. 

Additional Resources:

• General Information and GUMC Updates Related to COVID-19
• 5 Minute Meditation 

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-6952271 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0600 2388 1 13 full false Telehealth How can we effectively communicate with patients or collaborate with a team when working remotely? In this episode, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, and Andrew Watson, MD, MLitt, UPMC, discuss telehealth and the role of CME in supporting virtual care.    

]]> How can we effectively communicate with patients or collaborate with a team when working remotely? In this episode, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, and Andrew Watson, MD, MLitt, UPMC, discuss telehealth and the role of CME in supporting virtual care.    

]]> Buzzsprout-6519628 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0600 1778 1 12 full false Countering Medical Misinformation with CE In episode 11 , Dr. Graham McMahon,  President and CEO,  ACCME, and guest, Dr. Hank Chaudhry,  President and CEO, Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), discuss how the medical community can counter medical misinformation.  

]]> In episode 11 , Dr. Graham McMahon,  President and CEO,  ACCME, and guest, Dr. Hank Chaudhry,  President and CEO, Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), discuss how the medical community can counter medical misinformation.  

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-6106174 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0500 2303 1 11 full false Celebrating 10 Years of Joint Accreditation - Full Interview In episode 10, we speak to Kate Regnier, Exec VP, ACCME; Dimitra Travlos, Director, Continuing Pharmacy Education Provider Accreditation, ACPE; and Kathy Chappell, Senior VP, ANCC, as Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education celebrates a decade of shared growth and success in #IPCE. 

]]> In episode 10, we speak to Kate Regnier, Exec VP, ACCME; Dimitra Travlos, Director, Continuing Pharmacy Education Provider Accreditation, ACPE; and Kathy Chappell, Senior VP, ANCC, as Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education celebrates a decade of shared growth and success in #IPCE. 

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-5664175 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0500 3158 1 10 full false Celebrating 10 Years of Joint Accreditation In episode 10, we speak to Kate Regnier, Exec VP, ACCME; Dimitra Travlos, Director, Continuing Pharmacy Education Provider Accreditation, ACPE; and Kathy Chappell, Senior VP, ANCC, to discuss the shared growth and success of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education over the last decade.

]]> In episode 10, we speak to Kate Regnier, Exec VP, ACCME; Dimitra Travlos, Director, Continuing Pharmacy Education Provider Accreditation, ACPE; and Kathy Chappell, Senior VP, ANCC, to discuss the shared growth and success of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education over the last decade.

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-5664028 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0500 1548 1 10 full false The Value of Virtual Education In episode 9, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, discusses the benefits and challenges of creating virtual education for the clinician community during a pandemic. 

]]> In episode 9, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, discusses the benefits and challenges of creating virtual education for the clinician community during a pandemic. 

]]> Buzzsprout-5067860 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1236 continuing medical education, CME, ACCME, professional development, CPD, healthcare, virtual, education, pandemic, COVID-19 1 9 full false Addressing Hot Topics in Accredited CE: Medical Marijuana Pre-recorded on January 30. In episode 8, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, President and CEO, ACCME, addresses topics in accredited continuing education (CE) activities like medical marijuana, following the clinical content validation policy, and encouraging the healthcare community to openly discuss hot topics. 

]]> Pre-recorded on January 30. In episode 8, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, President and CEO, ACCME, addresses topics in accredited continuing education (CE) activities like medical marijuana, following the clinical content validation policy, and encouraging the healthcare community to openly discuss hot topics. 

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-4302368 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0500 596 1 8 full false Health Equity Pre-recorded on January 30. In episode 7, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, President and CEO, ACCME, explains how the lack of health equity affects neighborhoods and families. 

]]> Pre-recorded on January 30. In episode 7, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, President and CEO, ACCME, explains how the lack of health equity affects neighborhoods and families. 

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-3951611 Thu, 28 May 2020 12:00:00 -0500 825 1 7 full false The Role of Social Media in Healthcare Pre-recorded on Jan. 30, 2020.

Social media has changed the way people interact with each other. It has become a reliable communications tool between healthcare institutions and their community. In this episode, we discuss the role social media plays in building relationships, keeping communities informed, and being used as a learning platform. 

]]> Pre-recorded on Jan. 30, 2020.

Social media has changed the way people interact with each other. It has become a reliable communications tool between healthcare institutions and their community. In this episode, we discuss the role social media plays in building relationships, keeping communities informed, and being used as a learning platform. 

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-3290134 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0500 852 continuing medical education, CME, ACCME, accreditation council, professional development, CPD, healthcare, education 1 6 full false Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Interprofessional education and team-based care is a critical component of healthcare. In episode five, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, President and CEO, ACCME, explains how interprofessional teams are developed and details the importance of individual professions learning together, to meet the needs of the team, and optimize patient care. 

]]> Interprofessional education and team-based care is a critical component of healthcare. In episode five, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, President and CEO, ACCME, explains how interprofessional teams are developed and details the importance of individual professions learning together, to meet the needs of the team, and optimize patient care. 

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-2982157 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500 837 1 5 full false The Changing Role of CME Making decisions in medicine is much more complex than information alone. We are moving beyond information transfer to create learning experiences that allow clinicians to apply information to clinical scenarios and develop a cognitive capacity to improve problem solving. In this episode, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, explains the evolving currency of professional development and CME. 

]]> Making decisions in medicine is much more complex than information alone. We are moving beyond information transfer to create learning experiences that allow clinicians to apply information to clinical scenarios and develop a cognitive capacity to improve problem solving. In this episode, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, explains the evolving currency of professional development and CME. 

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-2668897 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0600 609 continuing medical education, CME, ACCME, accreditation council, professional development, CPD, healthcare, education 1 4 full false Addressing the Confidence-Competence Gap with CME Continuous updates in medicine paired with self-reflection and feedback from colleagues help healthcare professionals develop a sense of competence. When competence is matched with confidence, patients receive safe and effective care. In this episode, Graham offers several tips to overcome overconfidence and address the gap between confidence and competence.   

]]> Continuous updates in medicine paired with self-reflection and feedback from colleagues help healthcare professionals develop a sense of competence. When competence is matched with confidence, patients receive safe and effective care. In this episode, Graham offers several tips to overcome overconfidence and address the gap between confidence and competence.   

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-2433737 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:00:00 -0600 716 continuing medical education, CME, ACCME, accreditation council, professional development, CPD, healthcare, education 1 3 full false Combating Burnout Workplace stress for any of us can lead to mental exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy— what happens when this affects our healthcare professionals? Host Melissa Simmons interviews ACCME President and CEO, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, to find out the causes and effects of burnout, how accredited continuing medical education (CME) can help reduce burnout in healthcare professionals, and increase professional satisfaction.  

]]> Workplace stress for any of us can lead to mental exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy— what happens when this affects our healthcare professionals? Host Melissa Simmons interviews ACCME President and CEO, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, to find out the causes and effects of burnout, how accredited continuing medical education (CME) can help reduce burnout in healthcare professionals, and increase professional satisfaction.  

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-2174684 Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -0600 801 continuing medical education, CME, ACCME, accreditation council, professional development, CPD, healthcare, education 1 2 full false Engaging Patients in CME Accredited continuing medical education is enhanced when it incorporates the interests of patients, families, and caregivers. Through sharing their experiences, patients can provide essential feedback and can guide educators and clinicians in meeting their needs and priorities. In this episode, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, discusses the benefits and value of incorporating patients in the planning and implementation of CME programs.

]]> Accredited continuing medical education is enhanced when it incorporates the interests of patients, families, and caregivers. Through sharing their experiences, patients can provide essential feedback and can guide educators and clinicians in meeting their needs and priorities. In this episode, Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, discusses the benefits and value of incorporating patients in the planning and implementation of CME programs.

]]> ACCME Buzzsprout-2063325 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0600 710 full false