Curriculum

The Family Medicine Residency Program is designed, so each resident assumes increasing patient management responsibilities commensurate with his or her professional development and maturity. In our program, the family medicine resident (while serving on the pediatric, emergency medicine or obstetrical services) enjoys all the privileges and responsibilities of comparable residents in these specialties. Family Medicine residents receive hands-on experience in various procedures and examinations, including critical care, code blue management and other patient care interactions in our state of the art Simulation Center on campus throughout the 3 years of residency.

Our Family Medicine Residency Program is rooted in our mission to develop compassionate service-minded Family Medicine leaders who are prepared to provide care across the lifespan for all with excellence. We are committed to fostering progressive autonomy, empowering residents to take on increasing responsibility in patient care as they grow in clinical expertise, confidence, and professional maturity.

Education is the foundation of our program. Residents participate in weekly Wednesday afternoon didactic sessions, designed to reinforce core clinical knowledge, promote evidence-based practice, and foster collaborative learning in a supportive academic environment.

Throughout all three years, residents engage in robust, hands-on learning that prepares them to respond effectively in high-stakes clinical situations.

PGY-1 PGY-2 PGY-3

PGY-1

Our incoming residents begin their journey with a two-week orientation at the end of June, designed to help them transition smoothly into residency. In July, they continue with a month-long Foundations of Family Medicine rotation, which extends orientation and builds a strong base before starting off-service rotations. 

From the very beginning, each resident starts building a panel of patients whose care they will oversee throughout their training, fostering long-term, meaningful relationships.

Throughout the first year, residents rotate through:

• Continuity clinic average 1 half-day per week 
• In October, the entire PGY-1 class comes together for Family Medicine Skills I, an outpatient family medicine rotation free from night and weekend responsibilities.

PGY-2

During the second year of training, residents expand their clinical skills, gain more independence, and begin to shape their experience through electives and longitudinal learning.

Residents spend one month on an approved elective, tailoring their training to individual career goals.

Throughout the second year, residents rotate through:

• Continuity clinic average 2-3 half-day per week 
• 2-3 call shifts/month [home call privileges are granted after October]
• In August, the entire PGY-2 class comes together for Advanced Family Medicine Skills II, an outpatient family medicine rotation designed to strengthen continuity of care skills. 
• PGY-2 residents participate in an innovative longitudinal curriculum that blends experiential and didactic learning. Key components include:

o Quality Improvement (QI) Projects
o Scholarly Work and Research Development
o Areas of concentration

This balance of inpatient, outpatient, community, and scholarly experiences prepares residents for leadership and advanced clinical practice in their final year of training.

PGY-3

In the final year of training, residents focus on refining their skills and preparing for independent practice while enjoying greater flexibility to individualize their education.

Residents spend five months on approved electives, including local and international rotations. Electives are tailored to residents’ career goals and educational needs, with the option to focus on a specific area of concentration across all five elective months.

Throughout the second year, residents rotate through:

• Continuity clinic average 4+ half days per week
• 2-3 call shifts/month [home call privileges granted]
• PGY-3 residents continue in their longitudinal curriculum, which blends experiential and didactic learning. Key components include:

o Grand Rounds presentation
o Morbidity & Mortality discussion 
o Quality Improvement (QI) Projects [local and national presentation]
o Scholarly Work and Research Development
o Areas of concentration

 Areas of Concentration

Beginning in the second year of training, residents have the opportunity to pursue areas of concentration that align with their individual interests and career goals. These focused areas of concentration allow residents to deepen their clinical expertise, expand their scope of practice, and further their impact in the communities they serve.
Established areas of concentration, including the faculty advisor: