Family Medicine

ACGME-I-accredited residency programs in family medicine prepare residents to provide comprehensive primary care to diverse individuals and families within the context of a personal doctor-patient relationship. ACGME-I-accredited programs educate residents to provide care throughout life and to appreciate the individual, family, and community connection to health.

In addition, ACGME-I-accredited programs in family medicine provide educational opportunities for residents to develop competence in:

• Practice-based Learning and Improvement, or the ability to investigate and evaluate care, appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and continuously improve patient care;
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills, or the ability to effectively exchange information and collaborate with patients, their families, and health professionals;
• Professionalism, or the commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities and to adhere to ethical principles; and,
• Systems-based Practice, or awareness and responsiveness to the larger system of health care and the ability to use resources in the system to provide optimal health care.

The Review Committee-International and ACGME-I staff members provide documents and resources on this web page to assist ACGME-I-accredited programs and those applying for accreditation of residency programs in family medicine and fellowship programs in geriatric medicine.