Graduate Medical Education Consulting
GME Compliance. Faculty Development. Built by Someone Who's Done It.
Practical consulting for Graduate Medical Education programs navigating ACGME requirements, faculty development, and operational excellence.
10+
Years in GME
5,000+
Residents supported at HCA
5,000+
Faculty supported at HCA
ACGME
Accreditation Expertise
Who We Help
Navigating ACGME requirements, milestone tracking, and faculty accountability without burning out.
Learn more →Streamlining operations, documentation, and compliance workflows so nothing falls through the cracks.
Learn more →Institutional-level strategy for accreditation, new program development, and Medicare funding.
Learn more →About Ashley
Ashley Wood, PhD is a healthcare education leader with more than a decade of experience in graduate medical education and faculty development — including as Director of Faculty Development at HCA Healthcare, the nation's largest hospital system, supporting over 5,000 residents and 5,000 faculty. Previously at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Virginia Tech, she brings practical guidance that works inside the real constraints of busy GME environments.
Meet AshleyServices
Hands-on support for programs preparing for initial accreditation, site visits, or responding to citations and areas for improvement.
Evidence-based faculty development curricula built specifically for GME environments — practical, scalable, and ACGME-aligned.
Expert guidance for health systems launching new residency or fellowship programs, from initial application through accreditation.
Templates & Tools
A complete self-study preparation package including gap analysis worksheet, evidence organization templates, and a reviewer checklist aligned to current ACGME standards.
A plug-and-play faculty development curriculum framework with session outlines, facilitator guides, and evaluation tools — designed for busy GME environments.
A practical onboarding resource for new GME coordinators covering ACGME basics, resident file management, duty hours, and key deadlines.
Common Questions
A GME consultant provides expert guidance to Graduate Medical Education programs on ACGME accreditation compliance, faculty development, program operations, and strategic planning. Consultants help programs prepare for site visits, respond to citations, build faculty development curricula, and navigate complex regulatory requirements.
Preparing for an ACGME site visit involves a thorough gap analysis against program requirements, organizing evidence of compliance, preparing faculty and residents for surveyor interviews, reviewing your self-study, and ensuring all policies and procedures are current. Axis Academic Consulting offers hands-on site visit preparation starting at $1,500.
Yes. Axis Academic Consulting works with health systems and GME programs nationwide. Most engagements are conducted remotely, with on-site availability for specific projects or assessments.
Ashley Wood holds a PhD in Higher Education & Policy from Virginia Tech and has over 10 years of experience in Graduate Medical Education. She served as Director of Faculty Development at HCA Healthcare — the nation's largest hospital system — supporting over 5,000 residents and 5,000 faculty, and previously held faculty development roles at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Virginia Tech.
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