2026 OFFICIAL STUDY GUIDE - National Board for Certification TAGME Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education - Initial Examination - Maintenance of Certification Examination

Sep 25, 2026

Official 2026 TAGME study guide for Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education, covering both the Initial Examination and the Maintenance of Certification Examination. Developed and approved by TAGME to support candidates’ preparation, it discourages use of non-endorsed resources as substitutes. Reference content reflects the latest information at publication and may not include later policy or guideline updates. The guide remains valid for exam purposes and includes navigation and exam-day support instructions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages360

Reading Time15 h 7 min

AccessFree to download

About This Guide

Study Guide Navigation & Tips

Exam Day Support (Meazure Learning & Proctor U)

What to have to start the exam

Table of Contents

ACGME Common Program Requirements (Residency)

ACGME Common Program Requirements (Fellowship)

ACGME Institutional Requirements

ACGME Accreditation Data System Guides

ACGME Policies and Procedures

ACGME NST Recognition for Sponsoring Institutions

ECFMG Certification Information Booklet

NRMP Match Participation Agreement for Program

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2026
OFFICIAL STUDY GUIDE
NATIONAL BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING ADMINISTRATORS OF GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
INITIAL EXAMINATION
MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ABOUT THIS GUIDE This is the official study guide for the National Board for Certification for Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education (TAGME) Initial and Maintenance of Certification examinations. It has been developed and approved by TAGME to support candidates in preparing for the certification examination. Any other published materials, study resources, or preparatory guides that are not explicitly endorsed by TAGME should not be used as substitutes. The content and reference materials in this study guide are based on the most current information available at the time of publication. Any updates, revisions, or changes to guidelines, policies, or standards that occur after the publication date are not reflected in this guide. For the purposes of the examination, the information in this study guide remains valid, regardless of any external updates. Candidates are encouraged to rely on this guide as the authoritative source for exam preparation. Study Guide Navigation & Tips: 􀂙 TAGME Study Guide page numbers are in the top right corner in RED for easy reference. 􀂙 Bookmarks have been enabled to facilitate smooth navigation. 􀂙 Original pagination from each referenced resource has been preserved in its original format. 􀂙 If a resource includes a Table of Contents, hyperlinks may or may not be active depending on how the original content was compiled. 􀂙 All hyperlinks to external websites have been disabled. 􀂙 To search within this document, press “Ctrl” + “F” simultaneously to open the Find search box, then enter a keyword to locate relevant content. |
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What do I need to have to start my exam?
Username and password sent by email from Meazure Learning to log in to the exam (print and insert this information into your binder).
Valid Driver’s License – name must match your SurveyMonkey/Meazure Application. If the names do not match, you will not be permitted to take the exam.
TAGME printed Study Guide in a binder.
Working webcam and microphone.
ONE Monitor: remove additional monitors from your workspace prior to logging in to take your exam.
Strong internet connection.
Private room with door shut.
Web camera or cell phone for room scan. After room scan, your cellphone must be turned off and placed out of reach and face down.
Log into Proctor U account 5-10 minutes before your scheduled exam. Click the “Start Session” button to begin your session. | | --- | |
If the TAGME Study Guide rotates during the exam, use the keyboard shortcut below:
• Windows PC: Ctrl + Shift + R
• Mac: Command (⌘) + Shift + R | | | TABLE OF CONTENTS ACGME Common Program Requirements (Residency)……………………………………1 ACGME Common Program Requirements (Fellowship)…………………………….…….48 ACGME Institutional Requirements…………………………………………………..……...92 ACGME Accreditation Data System Guides…...…………………………………..….…...110 ACGME Policies and Procedures…………………………………………………..………117 ACGME NST Recognition for Sponsoring Institutions…………………….……….……..273 ECFMG Certification Information Booklet………………………...…………………….….280 NRMP Match Participation Agreement for Program………………………..……………..328 ACGME Common Program Requirements (Residency) Revision Information ACGME-approved interim revision September 3, 2025; effective September 3, 2025 ACGME-approved int

FAQs

Is this guide the official source for TAGME exam preparation?

Yes. The guide is the official study guide developed and approved by TAGME to support candidates preparing for the TAGME Initial and Maintenance of Certification examinations.

Can candidates use other published materials or study resources as substitutes?

No. Materials not explicitly endorsed by TAGME should not be used as substitutes for this guide.

What exam-day items are required to begin the exam?

Candidates must have a Meazure Learning username and password, a valid driver’s license with matching name, the TAGME printed study guide in a binder, a working webcam and microphone, a strong internet connection, a private room for the proctoring scan, and access to start the Proctor U session 5–10 minutes early.

Sep 25, 2026

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