Program Coordinator Toolkit and Resources

Helpful Tips

Information Programs should make available during the Interview Process

*Required items for Interview Packets: must be distributed in writing:

NRMP policy states that programs are at all times responsible for the completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of information they provide to applicants, including:

• A copy of the contract the applicant will be expected to sign if matched to the program, or a copy of the contract currently in use
• All institutional policies regarding eligibility for appointment
• The institution’s policies on visa status and eligibility for appointment
• Current Housestaff Benefits Summary
• Acknowledgement of Receipt of Information: This document is recommended by NRMP (View specific verbiage regarding this document per NRMP)
• ACGME Common Program Requirements also requires Programs to provide applicants who are offered an interview with information related to the applicant’s eligibility for the relevant specialty board examination(s). Programs should obtain this information from their respective specialty board.

 Program Coordinator General Information 

• ACGME Program Coordinator Handbook
• ACGME Coordinator Resources
• GME Program Coordinator Responsibilities
• The Accreditation Cycle
• Alphabet Soup for Program Coordinators
• AAMC Interview Guidance for the Residency Cycle

Program Coordinator Helpful Handouts

• Blueprint for Coordinator Success
• The Program Coordinator & Program Director Relationship
• Organized for Success
• Managing up
• Simplify
• What Have you done for your Program Lately