AGP Fellowship Accreditation

Programs eligible for APA Accreditation include programs that are

1. Dedicated to the teaching of scholarly skills to fellows in general pediatrics, including academic general pediatrics, hospital medicine, community pediatrics, health services research, health policy and related pediatric disciplines
2. Training program of at least 2 years duration
3. Not a purely clinical training program
4. Not eligible for ACGME accreditation

Steps to apply for accreditation include:

1. Decide whether your program is eligible to apply.
2. Carefully review:
   • Polices and Procedures
   • Accreditation Polices and Procedures
   • Program Requirements
   • Appendix A Core Curriculum Requirements
   • Appendix B Goals and Objectives
3. Download a copy of the Program Description Form.
4. Decide whether your program can meet the accreditation requirements.
5. Decide whether you wish to apply immediately, or would like a consultation visit to help you develop a plan to meet accreditation standards.
6. Call the APA Office for answers to any questions (703) 884-1119.
7. Submit your application by September 1 to assure review before the following July. Cover letter (To be submitted with completed Program Description Form)
8. A site visit will be scheduled to discuss your program's compliance with accreditation standards.
   • Accreditation Site Visit
   • Consultation Site Visit
9. Accreditation, if approved, will begin on July 1 at the earliest.
10. Accreditation Evaluation

Note: In some cases, provisional accreditation based on careful review of the written application may precede a site visit.

Institutions that are unsure if their current program structure and curriculum will qualify for accreditation, may request a consultation. One -two reviewers will travel to your institution to review your program and make recommendations and help create a pathway to accreditation. The consultation is free, however, reviewer travel expenses will be invoiced to your institution.

APA-accreditation expires after 10 years. Two years prior to the end of your institution’s accreditation, cycle, your institution must submit reaccreditation materials. Click here to start the reaccreditation process.

Reaccreditation forms must be submitted by July 1 prior to your accreditation cycle’s expiration date

Accreditation Fees

Initial Application Fee: $3,000
Annual Registration Fee: $2,500
Consultation Visit: $3,000 + expenses

July 1: Applications accepted for next accreditation cycle
September 1: Final date for submission of applications to be considered for next accreditation cycle
January 1: Beginning of annual site visit period
June 30: Accreditations take effect for the current cycle