GME Closed Programs FAQ

Residency records should be kept for the life of the physician. Without primary source verification of a resident's records, the physician may end up unable to obtain a license or hospital privileges or a variety of other needs may go unmet. Many physicians continue to practice into their 80's and need access to their resident records.

The Federation has consulted with JCAHO, NCQA, URAC as well as state medical boards and has determined that verification of a physician's credentials by the Federation on behalf of a closed program does meet the primary source verification requirements of each of these organizations.

For more information, read "What to Do When Faced With the Closure of a Family Practice Residency."