HCA-UH Kingwood Internal Medicine accreditation warning

[CliffordMd]

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Recently, I noticed a change in accreditation status for the IM program at the HCA-University of Houston affiliated Kingwood location. It went from initial accreditation to initial accreditation with a warning. I am applying through ERAS this cycle and was bummed to see this change. I know the warning could signify a big problem or a simple change that can be made within the allotted time period.

Does anyone have any clue what caused the warning at this program or how we could find out? Should I still consider applying?

Also, anyone who has any feedback in general about the program would be helpful. I know the HCA stereotype in terms of teaching depends on the attending's desire to invest in creating great physicians but the affiliated tier of UH should help with that some?

 

[HemeOncHopeful19]

I would not touch “initial accreditation with a warning” with a ten foot pole.

 

[rokshana]

That affiliation is more for patients to know, not that it say anything about the quality of the residency program…the HCA part is more significant… and you should run away…

 

[dozitgetchahi]

Why worry about applying to this program when there are so many other, better IM options around?

 

[langeneilsen]

As a resident at Kingwood, just wanted to provide an update that we just received continued accreditation status without warnings.

 

[CliffordMd]

Amazing to hear! HCA Kingwood is one of the top programs on my list 😁

 

[aafisahar]

Sounds like an IMG mill