Are Physicians Commodities? The Perspective of a Group of JGME Editors

Call to action related to CLER 2018 report. The ACGME’s CLER program seeks to improve the clinical learning environment and educational experiences of residents and fellows, with a focus on 6 areas: patient safety, health care quality, transitions, supervision, well-being, and professionalism. Clearly, success in these areas will require effective collaboration among the sponsoring organization’s health care executives, clinical departments, and educational leaders.