### Question
Can you define what direct graduate medical education costs means?


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

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part C-Miscellaneous Provisions**

