| Time |
Events |
| 0 |
Meet with local experts at host institution |
| 1 month |
Select several international partner institutions to contact |
| 3 months |
Determine final choice for partner institution based on ABROAD** considerations |
| 5 months |
Send champion from home institution to international location to explore opportunity |
| 6 to 12 months |
Create proposal, goals and objectives, and letter of agreement |
| 13 months |
Obtain GME approval for rotation |
| 14 months |
Submit rotation request to ACGME*** |
| 20 to 22 months |
Receive response from ACGME |
| 24 months |
Begin to solicit applications from residents and funding support; work on securing housing options for participants |
| 26 to 30 months |
First resident begins exchange at international program |
* Note: Only valid for U.S.-based training programs