All program directors must report to the Associate Dean,
Graduate Medical Education, any plans for change in residency size.
Reductions must be designed to maintain a high standard of educational
experience that continues to comply with ACGME standards. Should a
residency program downsize for any reason, the hospital shall make a
good faith effort to accomplish the reduction by accepting fewer house
officers into the entry level of the program. House staff must be notified
as soon as possible regarding a reduction in size of incoming class. Reduction
in size of existing classes may not be made without the approval of the
Associate Dean. Any such reduction must include provision for a continued
training program for existing residents/fellows. The department and the
individual residency program shall make a good faith effort to see that
the house officer finds another residency position in the same specialty at
the appropriate PGY level.
Significant changes in program size must be discussed at the Graduate
Medical Education Committee regarding educational impact on that program
as well as other associated programs. Program closure will be subject to
the above as well.
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