How to Start a New Program

ACGME New Programs Submission

Application for ACGME Accredited Program Checklist

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Non-Standard Programs

To start a new non-standard program, the following need to be submitted:

• complete the GME Non-Standard Fellowship application  with signatures

• supervision policy specific to proposed fellowship (no general departmental policies)

• letter of funding guaranteeing support of stipend, benefits and adminstration fees for PGY-level(s) of fellowship

  Application for Non-Standard Fellowship Checklist

  Recent Memo concerning new process for the approval of Non-Standard Programs either NAMF (Non Accredited McGaw Fellowship) or ASTP (Advanced Specialty Training Program).

  NAMF vs. ASTP Overview document 

Please send the application and supporting documents to Tina Espina, t-patricio@northwestern.edu in the GME office, 420 E. Superior Street, Rubloff Building, 12-175, Chicago, IL 60611.

All applications must be reviewed and approved by the Sub Committee of the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC). The committee meets once a month on the third Tuesday of each month.  For additional information please contact Dr. Joshua Goldstein, Chair of the Sub Committee at jgoldstein@childrensmemorial.org.