what is a green book rotation?

[CookDeRosa]

I've noticed the phrase "green book" used regarding clinical rotations- to be sure your rotation is "green book." Would someone explain to me what that means?

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[metallo]

Had never heard that term, but... http://tinyurl.com/27p99sz

 

[Winged Scapula]

ACGME residencies used to be listed in a large book, bound in green nubby pleather. Hence the term.

 

[CookDeRosa]

ACGME residencies used to be listed in a large book, bound in green nubby pleather. Hence the term.

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Thanks! And with manners

 

[PuneDr]

Is there a list of these hospitals somewhere on net?
Do you have to be a hospital in order to be in green book?

 

[Winged Scapula]

The ACGME "Green Book" has been replaced on-line by FREIDA.

Since most residency programs are hospital based, a large number of residency programs are located at hospitals. However, some will be community based programs with preceptors and a few hospital rotations (as required by relevant specialty board).