Program Letter of Affiliation

Program Letter of Affiliation / Training Affiliation Agreement

The Program Letter of Affiliation (PLA) or Training Affiliation Agreement (TAA) are agreements between the host institution and the home institution. They articulate the expectations, responsibilities, and liabilities of each entity for teaching and patient care activities. The topic areas covered typically include insurance, indemnification, and personnel expenses.

A PLA is typically used for individual trainees or short-term training agreements between institutions. They usually cannot be renewed and a new agreement must be set up after the PLA expires.

• Sample 1: Incoming affiliate residents and fellows (GME) from domestic institutions for clinical, research, and/or observership experience