“PLAs provide details on faculty members, supervision, evaluation, educational content, length of assignment, and policies and procedures for each required assignment that occurs outside of an accredited program’s Sponsoring Institution. These documents are intended to protect the program’s residents/fellows by ensuring an appropriate educational experience under adequate supervision.”
When are PLAs required?
The ACGME states, “there must be PLAs between an accredited program and all participating sites to which residents/fellows rotate for required education or assignments” and “are required to be renewed every 10 years.”
How do I know if a rotation is required or not for my specialty?
Visit the your specialty board for more details.
Office of Graduate Medical EducationThe institution Program Letter of Agreement (PLA) template is found in the New Innovations Intranet
Mailing Address:
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
Office of Graduate Medical Education
6431 Fannin, Suite JJL 310
Houston TX 77030-1503
Physical Address:
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
Office of Graduate Medical Education
1133 John Freeman Blvd., Suite JJL 310
Houston TX 77030-1503
Voice – 713-500-5151
Fax – 713-486-9534