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What If a New Residency Loses Accreditation While I’m a Resident?
New Residency Programs

What If a New Residency Loses Accreditation While I’m a Resident?

What happens if a new residency loses accreditation? Learn steps to protect board eligibility, transfer options, and finish training without derailing career.

The Hidden Risks of Being the First Class in a New Residency Program
New Residency Programs

The Hidden Risks of Being the First Class in a New Residency Program

What If My New Program Lacks Procedures and Case Volume I Need?
New Residency Programs

What If My New Program Lacks Procedures and Case Volume I Need?

No Alumni, No Track Record: Building Your Own Due Diligence Dossier
New Residency Programs

No Alumni, No Track Record: Building Your Own Due Diligence Dossier

How to Use Site Visits and Shadow Days to Evaluate New Residencies
New Residency Programs

How to Use Site Visits and Shadow Days to Evaluate New Residencies

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What Happens After Initial ACGME Approval: The Unwritten PD Playbook
New Residency Programs

What Happens After Initial ACGME Approval: The Unwritten PD Playbook

What happens after ACGME initial accreditation: new residency PDs must rapidly plan ERAS/NRMP strategy, staffing, and launch—practical playbook to act now.

Afraid of Weak Fellowship Prospects from a New Program? Reality Check
New Residency Programs

Afraid of Weak Fellowship Prospects from a New Program? Reality Check

Worried a new residency program will hurt your fellowship prospects? Learn what truly matters, actionable steps to strengthen your fellowship match chances.

Ranking a New Program Above a ‘Safe’ One: How Risky Is That Really?
New Residency Programs

Ranking a New Program Above a ‘Safe’ One: How Risky Is That Really?

Should you rank a new residency program above a 'safe' one? Learn how the NRMP algorithm protects you, spot real program risks, and make smarter rank decisions.

What Does ‘Initial Accreditation’ vs ‘Continued’ Really Mean for Me?
New Residency Programs

What Does ‘Initial Accreditation’ vs ‘Continued’ Really Mean for Me?

Learn what ACGME initial vs continued accreditation means for residency applicants: risks, benefits, and how to confidently pick a program that fits your goals.

Fellowship Placement Rates from New Programs: What Limited Data Suggests
New Residency Programs

Fellowship Placement Rates from New Programs: What Limited Data Suggests

Explore limited data on fellowship placement from new residency programs—real match rates, penalties, and strategies to maximize your fellowship success.

Myth vs Reality: Do New Programs Really Give You More Early Autonomy?
New Residency Programs

Myth vs Reality: Do New Programs Really Give You More Early Autonomy?

Exactly How to Analyze Faculty CVs to Judge a New Residency’s Depth
New Residency Programs

Exactly How to Analyze Faculty CVs to Judge a New Residency’s Depth

From ‘Proposed Program’ to First Graduating Class: A Year-by-Year Map
New Residency Programs

From ‘Proposed Program’ to First Graduating Class: A Year-by-Year Map

Duty Hours, Call Structures, and Float Systems in Early-Stage Programs
New Residency Programs

Duty Hours, Call Structures, and Float Systems in Early-Stage Programs

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9 Questions Applicants Forget to Ask When Interviewing at New Programs

New Residency Programs

How to Advocate for Missing Resources in an Early-Stage Residency

New Residency Programs

Building Curricula from Scratch: How New Residencies Design Rotations

New Residency Programs

You’re the Second Class in a New Residency: How to Navigate the Chaos

New Residency Programs

When to Prioritize New Programs in Your Rank List: A Month-by-Month Plan

New Residency Programs

Match Outcomes for New vs Established Residencies: A 5-Year Comparison

New Residency Programs

Evaluating a New Residency Before, During, and After the Site Visit Cycle

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Matched to a Program Still in Initial Accreditation: Next Steps Checklist

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Myths About Case Volume and Procedural Exposure in New Residencies

Myths About Case Volume and Procedural Exposure in New Residencies

What Should I Ask on Interview Day to Evaluate a Brand-New Program?

What Should I Ask on Interview Day to Evaluate a Brand-New Program?

Is a New Residency Program Worth the Risk? A Structured Decision Guide

Is a New Residency Program Worth the Risk? A Structured Decision Guide

Inside a Brand-New Residency: What PDs Won’t Put in the Brochure

Inside a Brand-New Residency: What PDs Won’t Put in the Brochure

How Applicants Misread Case Volume Data in Newly Accredited Programs

How Applicants Misread Case Volume Data in Newly Accredited Programs

How PDs Quietly Recruit for Unproven Programs (and What It Signals)

How PDs Quietly Recruit for Unproven Programs (and What It Signals)

How New Residency Programs Really Get Built: PDs Explain the Politics

How New Residency Programs Really Get Built: PDs Explain the Politics

What to Do Each Month After a New Program Announces First Match Cycle

What to Do Each Month After a New Program Announces First Match Cycle

Hidden Growing Pains in New Programs That Alumni Never Admit Publicly

Hidden Growing Pains in New Programs That Alumni Never Admit Publicly

New Community Programs vs Old Academic Ones: Training Quality Myths

New Community Programs vs Old Academic Ones: Training Quality Myths

Growth Curves: How New Programs Expand Positions Over the First 5 Years

Growth Curves: How New Programs Expand Positions Over the First 5 Years

What to Do If Your Top Interview Is a Brand‑New Program You Don’t Trust

What to Do If Your Top Interview Is a Brand‑New Program You Don’t Trust

When Your Home Hospital Starts a New Program While You’re a Student

When Your Home Hospital Starts a New Program While You’re a Student

How Much Should ‘Founder Resident’ Status Matter in My Rank List?

How Much Should ‘Founder Resident’ Status Matter in My Rank List?

New Residency Programs Are ‘Easier’ to Match? What the Evidence Shows

New Residency Programs Are ‘Easier’ to Match? What the Evidence Shows

A Stepwise Checklist to Investigate the Stability of New Programs

A Stepwise Checklist to Investigate the Stability of New Programs

Spotting Sustainable Funding Models Behind Newly Accredited Programs

Spotting Sustainable Funding Models Behind Newly Accredited Programs

Could a New Residency’s Reputation Hurt My Future Job Applications?

Could a New Residency’s Reputation Hurt My Future Job Applications?

Will I Be Overworked as Cheap Labor in a Newly Built Residency?

Will I Be Overworked as Cheap Labor in a Newly Built Residency?

What If My Only Interview Is a Brand-New Residency Program?

What If My Only Interview Is a Brand-New Residency Program?

Geographic Trends in New Residency Creation and What They Mean for You

Geographic Trends in New Residency Creation and What They Mean for You

How to Weigh a New Residency Offer Against a Lower-Tier Established One

How to Weigh a New Residency Offer Against a Lower-Tier Established One

Red Flags in New Residency Programs Applicants Constantly Overlook

Red Flags in New Residency Programs Applicants Constantly Overlook

Subspecially Exposure in New Residencies: Reading Between the Lines

Subspecially Exposure in New Residencies: Reading Between the Lines

Interview-to-Match Ratios in Brand-New Programs Across Specialties

Interview-to-Match Ratios in Brand-New Programs Across Specialties

Do New Residency Programs Close Suddenly? How Often It Actually Happens

Do New Residency Programs Close Suddenly? How Often It Actually Happens

The Danger of Assuming Brand-Name Hospitals Run Quality New Programs

The Danger of Assuming Brand-Name Hospitals Run Quality New Programs

PGY-1 in a New Program: A 12-Month Survival and Influence Timeline

PGY-1 in a New Program: A 12-Month Survival and Influence Timeline

How to Vet a New Residency Program When There Are No Graduates Yet

How to Vet a New Residency Program When There Are No Graduates Yet

MS3 Timeline: When to Start Tracking Newly Accredited Programs You Want

MS3 Timeline: When to Start Tracking Newly Accredited Programs You Want

Applicant Profiles Matching at Newly Accredited Programs: Score Ranges

Applicant Profiles Matching at Newly Accredited Programs: Score Ranges

Case Volume Benchmarks: New Programs Compared to National Medians

Case Volume Benchmarks: New Programs Compared to National Medians

How New Residency Accreditation Milestones Affect Each Match Season

How New Residency Accreditation Milestones Affect Each Match Season

Why Chasing ‘Founder Resident’ Status Can Quietly Backfire on You

Why Chasing ‘Founder Resident’ Status Can Quietly Backfire on You

Common Contract and Benefits Pitfalls in Freshly Launched Residencies

Common Contract and Benefits Pitfalls in Freshly Launched Residencies

Year 0–3 of a New Residency: How Program Maturity Changes Your Training

Year 0–3 of a New Residency: How Program Maturity Changes Your Training

Are New Residencies Always Under-Resourced? The Data and Nuances

Are New Residencies Always Under-Resourced? The Data and Nuances

Inside ACGME Initial Accreditation: How New Residencies Are Evaluated

Inside ACGME Initial Accreditation: How New Residencies Are Evaluated

How Do I Know If a Newly Accredited Program Is Stable Long-Term?

How Do I Know If a Newly Accredited Program Is Stable Long-Term?

Evaluating New Programs’ Simulation Labs, Ultrasound, and Procedure Tracs

Evaluating New Programs’ Simulation Labs, Ultrasound, and Procedure Tracs

How Faculty Turnover Shapes New Programs in the First 3 Match Cycles

How Faculty Turnover Shapes New Programs in the First 3 Match Cycles

Mistakes Applicants Make Interpreting ACGME Status on New Programs

Mistakes Applicants Make Interpreting ACGME Status on New Programs

Why Hospitals Rush to Open Residencies—and How It Affects Your Training

Why Hospitals Rush to Open Residencies—and How It Affects Your Training

How New Programs Handle Feedback, CCCs, and Milestones in Year One

How New Programs Handle Feedback, CCCs, and Milestones in Year One

Is ACGME Initial Accreditation a Guarantee of Safe Training? Not Quite

Is ACGME Initial Accreditation a Guarantee of Safe Training? Not Quite

Core Faculty Requirements in New Programs: What Serious Applicants Check

Core Faculty Requirements in New Programs: What Serious Applicants Check

If Rumors Spread Your New Program Might Merge or Close: What to Do

If Rumors Spread Your New Program Might Merge or Close: What to Do

Building a Smart Rank List When Half Your Interviews Are New Programs

Building a Smart Rank List When Half Your Interviews Are New Programs

If Your Hospital Announces a New Residency While You’re an Attending

If Your Hospital Announces a New Residency While You’re an Attending

Can Graduates of New Residencies Match Competitive Fellowships?

Can Graduates of New Residencies Match Competitive Fellowships?

Scared of Being the First Class? How to Judge If a New Program Is Safe

Scared of Being the First Class? How to Judge If a New Program Is Safe

How Often Do New Residency Programs Lose Accreditation? The Numbers

How Often Do New Residency Programs Lose Accreditation? The Numbers

The Backchannel Calls PDs Make Before Ranking a New Residency Program

The Backchannel Calls PDs Make Before Ranking a New Residency Program

Matched Only at a New Residency Program: How to Make It Work for You

Matched Only at a New Residency Program: How to Make It Work for You

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