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What Are the Requirements to Be a Residency Director or Mentor?

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The flowcharts below summarize director and mentor qualifications in Standard 4 of the 2025 NCOPE Residency Standards. Review Director and Mentor Eligibility, Roles and Responsibilities for complete guidance.

Complete one accepted training option within the past three years: the Online Residency Program Development Course (all three sections), the Approved Clinical Mentor (ACM) course, or an online residency refresher course.

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Director Requirements for Education, Experience, and NCOPE Training #

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2025 director eligibility: meet the education and credential requirements, hold certification or licensure for at least four years, and complete accepted NCOPE training within the past three years. The July 1, 2025 exception satisfies education only. Detailed text requirements are linked above.

Mentor Requirements for Education, Experience, and NCOPE Training #

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2025 mentor eligibility: meet the education and credential requirements, hold certification or licensure for at least two years, and complete accepted NCOPE training within the past three years. The July 1, 2025 exception satisfies education only. Detailed text requirements are linked above.
2025 Residency Standards, Standard IV - Reqs for Dirs and Mentors
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