0 to 60 in 2.5 Years: A Crash Course for New Programs and New Program Directors

There is an unprecedented level of growth of new internal medicine programs. Results from the annual APDIM survey showed 20% of member programs were in the initial accreditation phase. At the most recent Academic Internal Medicine Week, the new program special interest group meeting was attended by more than 60 members. Many of these program directors are new; 49% of program directors in the APDIM community have been in their role for fewer than three years. This workshop for new programs, either in development or recently accredited, is designed to work through shared challenges and offer tips for success. The speakers for this workshop have recently created both university-based and community-based internal medicine programs and undergone successful accreditation and recruitment cycles. Presenters will provide practical pearls and tips to navigate common challenges, an understanding of the ACGME accreditation process, and how to access APDIM, the Alliance, and other resources to bolster effectiveness.