Pre-accreditation status is conferred instantly upon the ACGME’s receipt of an application. The review of the application will take anywhere from 4-9 months. The time to review and reach a final decision ranges based on when the scheduled Review Committee meeting occurs.
Programs that apply early for ACGME accreditation may have more flexibility regarding eligibility standards for residents/fellows, and more time to correct any issues that may arise during the review process.