In 2015, the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation funded 8 medical schools with accelerated three-year MD programs to form the Consortium of Accelerated Medical Pathway Programs (CAMPP).  The mission of CAMPP is to understand the logistical, financial, regulatory and competency concerns related to the formation of such programs. The Consortium now includes approximately 30 member schools that have produced a critical mass of graduates—learners who have transitioned to residency and to practice suggesting continued wide interest in expansion of these programs. Criticisms surrounding these programs includes the competence and readiness of graduates to enter residency.  

This webinar session will discuss the key lessons learned from the development of an accelerated program guided by faculty who have considerable experience in designing and successfully implementing accelerated curricula. This session will describe the components that need to be considered when starting an accelerated program including the admissions model, curriculum development, student promotion and remediation, mentoring, partnering with residency programs, program evaluation and funding. The impact of a 3-year program in encouraging growth of primary care, reducing student debt, and enhancing the UME-to-GME continuum will also be discussed. Student outcome data including wellness and performance in residency will be presented.  This webinar will be particularly informative for institutions interested in accelerated pathway medical education.