A Time Line
3-4 MONTHS BEFORE VISIT
-A notification letter arrives with the actual date of the site visit and due date for Program Information Form (PIF).
-Begin preparing PIF.
4-6 WEEKS BEFORE VISIT
-Site visitor calls to arrange the schedule of the visit. This includes arranging meetings with the program director, faculty, residents, DIO.
-PIF is sent to Office of Graduate Medical Education for review by Dr. Jeffrey Wiese..
1 MONTH -2 WEEKS BEFORE THE VISIT
-Mail PIF in accordance with date given in notification letter.
-Dr. Wiese conducts a pre-site visit meeting.
DAY OF THE RRC SITE VISIT
-Site visitor meets with program director, program coordinator, key faculty and staff, and residents/fellows.
-Site Visitor’s Report is drafted the day of the visit.
2-8 MONTHS AFTER THE SITE VISIT
-A notification letter is sent informing the program director of the new accreditation status and length of cycle.
PIF Preparation Pointers
What is a pre-site visit meeting?
Hints to make the visit go well
ACGME Links
Summary of the Accreditation Process
ACGME FAQ
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