Residency-dependent subspecialty program is best described as which of the following?

• A. A program required to function independently of a related residency program.
• B. A program designed to function with a sponsorship from multiple unrelated institutions.
• C. A program required to function with an accredited residency program in its related specialty, with continued accreditation dependent on the residency program.
• D. A program that does not require sponsorship by an ACGME-accredited Sponsoring Institution.

Answer: (C)