Training Program & Accreditation Requests

New Training Programs

• All new programs (ACGME, TMB, Specialty Board, Societies, etc.) must complete the Request for New Program Form (NI Intranet → Resources → Request Forms).
• Attach Program Director CV and submit signed form to [email protected].
• Request reviewed by GME Subcommittee → Forwarded to GMEC for approval.
• After GMEC approval:
• ACGME Programs: GME initiates ADS application.
• TMB Programs: Complete TMB application (Part 1 & 2) and send to GME.
• GME adds program to New Innovations after accreditor approval.

ACGME New Application Process

• GMEC Approval: Submit request to GME ≥3 months before RRC deadline.
• Application reviewed by DIO & GME Director; multiple drafts may be needed.
• ACGME Review Committee (RRC): Meets 2–3 times per year; deadlines on ACGME website.
• ADS Application Checklist:
• Common application (in ADS)
• Specialty-specific application (upload)
• Required attachments: block diagram, PLAs, policies, goals/objectives, evaluations
• Timeline: 4–12 months for accreditation decision.

ADS Access

• Coordinators may be added to ADS by:
• Program Director, or
• Institutional Coordinators (Brenda Moncivaiz / Grizelda Cavazos).

Complement Increases

• Permanent: Complete Complement Increase Request Form (NI Intranet) and submit to [email protected]. Enter request in ADS → Program tab → Complement Change → Submit to DIO.
• Temporary (<90 days): As of Dec 11, 2023, no formal submission required.
• Temporary (>90 days): Requires DIO approval & ADS submission.

Participating Site Requests

• Required when a rotation ≥1 month (4 weeks).
• Complete Participating Site Request Form (NI Intranet).
• Submit to GME → Reviewed by Executive Subcommittee → Added to GMEC agenda.
• If site not in ADS, GME requests addition before program updates site list.

Resources

• NI Intranet → Resources → Request Forms
• ACGME website → Specialty-specific deadlines & guides

Contact GME Office: [email protected]