2019 Common Requirements vs 2017 RC-FM Requirements
| Area | 2019 Common Program Requirements | 2017 RC-FM Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Protected salary support for program director | At least 20% (8 hours per week) | At least 70% (28 hours per week) |
| Qualifications of the program director | At least 3 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience | At minimum 5 years of clinical experience in family medicine, with 2 years as a core faculty member |
| Faculty scholarly activity | One of 2 domains defined (IV.D.2.a) and (IV.D.S.b).(s) | One area defined (II.B.5) |
| First-time board passage rate | At least 80% pass rate | At least 90% from the preceding 5 years |
RC-FM = Review Committee for Family Medicine