Accreditation and Regulatory

ACGME Family Medicine Menu
http://www.acgme.org/acWebsite/navPages/nav_120.asp

This one-stop website makes it easy for program directors to readily locate information about institutional and program requirements for family medicine. It includes access to the Program Directors' "Virtual Handbook" and the online newsletter to give you the latest information and updates. The Program Information Form (PIF) is included, along with many other FAQs.

American Board of Family Medicine Residency Guidelines
https://www.theabfm.org/residency/guidelines.aspx

The ABFM website provides guidelines and answers to frequently asked questions for family residency program directors concerning a physician's eligibility to enter an accredited family medicine residency training program. The site addresses shared residency, residency transfers, and part-time residency among other frequently asked questions.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Guidelines for Teaching Physicians, Interns and Residents http://cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/gdelinesteachgresfctsht.pdf

This online publication provides information about payment for physician services in teaching settings, general documentation guidelines, and evaluation and management documentation guidelines. It also includes links to direct and indirect GME policies.

Medicare Policy Clarifications on GME Payments for Residents Training in Non-Hospital Settings
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/AcuteInpatientPPS/Downloads/nonhospQA.pdf