Dedicated Time for Education Is Essential to the Residency Learning Environment

This article discusses changes to dedicated educational time requirements for family medicine residency programs made by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in 2019 and subsequent proposed revisions. The authors argue that dedicated faculty time for education is essential for maintaining a quality learning environment in family medicine residencies. They highlight the challenges posed by reduced educational time, including impacts on curriculum development, competency-based education, and community engagement. The article emphasizes the need for sponsoring institutions to support adequate dedicated time for family medicine education, citing the specialty’s unique curricular needs and financial constraints. The authors, representing the American Board of Family Medicine, assert that sufficient dedicated faculty time is crucial for implementing new training visions and meeting public health responsibilities.