### Question
How is the term direct graduate medical education costs defined?


### Answer
The term **direct graduate medical education costs** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww* as the following:

> direct costs of approved educational activities for approved medical residency training programs

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

