GME Definitions

Graduate medical trainee actively participating in patient care in the clinical/research space. They CAN touch patients & do have EPIC access.

This is observation-only research in the clinic space. The trainee will not gain EPIC access & will still proceed through the GME observer approval process.

Maximum number of residents a program is allowed to train at any one time.

A program or institution’s adherence to requirements.

The rationale behind why this program rotates to this site & what trainees should be responsible for learning.

This is an accreditation status. It means the program has been reviewed and it is in compliance with requirements.

Faculty who play a significant role in the education of residents. They must have specific qualifications to serve as core faculty which depend on the program’s specialty area.

ACGME requirements that apply to all specialties and subspecialties.

The person responsible for all of the ACGME accredited residencies and fellowships. This is Dominique Cosco, MD, FACP.

Certifying body for international medical graduates.