IM P&P _Closure or Reduction

	INTERNAL MEDICINE POLICIES & PROCEDURES Internal Medicine Policy For Closure Or Reduction Of Program At Presbyterian Hospital Of Dallas	Policy Number : 11
		Date Issued : 11/2002
		Prior Revision Date :
		Date Revised :

PURPOSE

To define the Internal Medicine policy for closure or reduction of program.

SCOPE

Applies to all interns and residents (hereafter all will be referred to as trainees) in the Internal Medicine training program on the Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas campus.

PROVISIONS

In the event of a program closure or reduction, the Program Director will give notice to the residents at least 6 months prior to the closure or reduction. Every effort will be made to aid the residents in obtaining another position for residency training.


	MARK FELDMAN, M.D. Chairman, Internal Medicine Program Director, Internal Medicine	BRUCE BOUGENO Vice President, Medical Staff Affairs