The requirements call for continuity of program director leadership. The average length in years between program director appointment dates in the core specialties is years (range – ). 1 Programs that have a history of frequent changes may trigger additional inquiry into the cause(s) in order to determine if the learning environment has been adversely affected. A single person (program director) must have authority for the operation of the program. Qualifications for program directors include: specialty expertise, educational and administrative experience, current medical licensure, appropriate medical staff appointment, and current certification in the specialty by ABMS. Some Review.
