Developing the didactic curriculum of the APC Residency program in tandem with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), signifies a commitment to comprehensive and high-quality education. Here's why this approach is beneficial:

Integrated Learning: Aligning with the ACGME allows for an integrated approach to education. APC residents can benefit from shared resources, expertise, and educational opportunities, fostering collaboration and interdisciplinary learning.

Comprehensive Training: By following the ACGME standards, the curriculum ensures that APC residents receive a comprehensive education that covers all essential aspects of family medicine practice. This includes clinical knowledge, procedural skills, and professional development.

Evidence-Based Practice: The ACGME standards emphasize evidence-based practice and the latest guidelines in family medicine. By incorporating these standards into the curriculum, APC residents are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver evidence-based care to patients.

Quality Assurance: Adhering to established standards helps ensure the quality and rigor of the educational program. By meeting the ACGME standards, the APC Residency program demonstrates its commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Recognition and Accreditation: Aligning with the ACGME standards can facilitate recognition and accreditation of the APC Residency program. This can enhance the program's reputation and attract high-quality applicants and faculty members.

A benefit to the Sutter Medical Group APC Residency program is the partnership with our Family Medicine Residency Program (FMRP) that was started in 1995. With a strong core faculty, this allows our residents to be part of a culture that values interprofessional collaboration and teamwork. In addition, FMRP has a full-time behavioral scientist core faculty member dedicated to ensuring the health and wellness of the residency program. Over the last 25+ years, FMRP has developed a culture of collaboration nurtured by their focus on patient, staff, and clinician wellness with protected time for didactics, resident support groups, team building, and more. These same benefits will be extended to our APC residents.

Overall, developing the didactic curriculum of the APC Residency program in collaboration with ACGME enhances the quality, comprehensiveness, and credibility of the educational experience for APC residents.