Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to meet all criteria specified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the Residency Review Committee. Rotations have been designed to incorporate the optimum experiences for residents consonant with program philosophies. Individual faculty members are responsible for the conference topics in their area of special interest and expertise.

The first year begins with a one-month orientation to family medicine. During this time, residents attend lectures, seminar on common illnesses in family medicine, and participate in workshops such as suturing techniques and EKG interpretation. They are also oriented to office and inpatient settings. A written examination and oral presentations of assigned topics formally assess academic abilities. Residents also begin treating patients from their assigned panels in the Family Medicine Centers.

The Core specialties of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology are taught as block rotations utilizing the facilities of various hospitals to provide optimal inpatient experiences.

The second and third years of residency build upon the knowledge and skills obtained in the first year with increasing time treating patients in the Family Medicine Center increasing levels of responsibility on the Family Medicine Inpatient team.

Several rotations in the second and third year are free from call; which allows time for reading and research. Three months of electives allow the resident to tailor his/her residency to his/her needs and interests. The resident arranges electives with assistance from his/her advisor.

Monthly Schedule

PGY 1

  1. Community Medicine

  2. Family Medicine Inpatient (2 Months )

  3. OB/GYN Outpatient

  4. Internal Medicine Inpatient (2 Months)

  5. Newborn

  6. OB Inpatient

  7. Pediatrics Outpatient

  8. Pediatric Inpatient

  9. Orthopedics / Sports Medicine

  10. Geriatrics

  11. Vacation


PGY 2

  1. Adult ER

  2. Ambulatory Care

  3. Community Medicine

  4. Elective

  5. Family Medicine Inpatient (2 Months)

  6. Fast Track

  7. GYN

  8. ICU

  9. Night Float

  10. Pediatric ER

  11. Surgery Inpatient

  12. Vacation


PGY 3

  1. Community Medicine

  2. Elective (2.5 Months)

  3. ENT (2 weeks)

  4. Ophthalmology (2 weeks)

  5. Family Medicine Inpatient (2 Months)

  6. Night Float

  7. Orthopedics/ Sports Medicine

  8. Pediatric Outpatient

  9. Ambulatory Care

  10. Vacation

Conference Schedule Template

Wednesday 7:30am – 8:00am Morbidity and Mortality Inpatient Service Rounds

(Weekly) 8:00am – 9:00am Specialty Lectures (first Wednesday) Journal Club (second Wednesday) Inpatient team presentations (third Wednesday) Family Medicine Grand Rounds (last week of the month)

Thursday 3:00pm – 5:00pm Two year rotating curriculum with topics in: Pediatrics OB / Women's Health, Behavior Science, Practice Management, Ambulatory Care, Sports Medicine Workshops, and ER Lectures. Additionally, quarterly resident meetings with the Chiefs and Program leadership are scheduled.