When we think of long term residency program sustainability, we think of funding. While funding is often the first consideration for long-term residency program sustainability, feedback from residency programs suggests that true sustainability requires a broader perspective. In fact, sustainable residency programs have adopted two major mindset shifts: sustainable programs are (1) financially self-reliant and embody a belief that sustainability is (2) a continuous process of improvement.
Residency programs have value for every population! It's important for programs to determine and communicate that value for every population they interact with.