Special Review Consulting Services

Why Conduct a Special Review of Your GME Program?

When a GME program meets criteria for underperformance, faces persistent challenges, concerns about compliance, has an accreditation status of Initial Accreditation with Warning, Continued Accreditation with Warning, Probationary Accreditation, Withdrawal of Accreditation, or Accreditation Withheld, or requires an objective assessment, an external Special Review can provide clarity, direction, and constructive recommendations. We offer experienced, independent consulting to conduct Special Reviews in accordance with institutional policies and ACGME expectations.

Special Review Consulting Services Are Ideal For

GME programs requiring an objective, external evaluation

Institutions responding to ACGME citations or internal/survey concerns

GMECs looking for independent program improvement review

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Special Review Consulting Service Scope

Conduct confidential interviews with program directors, faculty, residents, and institutional leaders
Review key documents: APEs, ADS data, and survey results from the past two academic years
Deliver a written report outlining challenges, recommendations, and compliance insights
Debrief findings with DIO, GMEC, and other stakeholders in line with institutional policy
Present outcomes to broader audiences to support transparency and shared accountability

Independent Support to Strengthen Program Oversight

We bring deep expertise in ACGME standards and a solutions-focused approach.

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