The Program Coordinator Master Onboarding Checklist, prepared by Linda Elawa, M.Ed., C-TAGME for GME Mentor, is a comprehensive, five-phase guide designed to help GME program coordinators successfully onboard incoming residents. It walks coordinators through every critical step, from post-match verification and credentialing to orientation week logistics.

The checklist covers:

• Phase 1 – Post-Match Verification: NRMP confirmation, welcome packets, contracts, primary source verification, J-1 visa documentation, and NPI updates

• Phase 2 – Credentialing & Compliance: Background checks, occupational health, state licensing, certifications, DEA enrollment, and ACGME introduction

• Phase 3 – Institutional Requirements: Payroll roster submission, compliance training, benefits enrollment, liability insurance, and required forms

• Phase 4 – Systems & Logistics: IT/EMR access, badge setup, pagers, resident manual distribution, and policy acknowledgments

• Phase 5 – Orientation Week & Final: Orientation scheduling, residency management profiles, parking/housing, personnel files, and Milestones introduction

This resource serves as an all-in-one reference tool to ensure no step is missed during the onboarding process, with the note that specific items may vary by program, institution, or HR department