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Our curriculum is designed to teach residents how to
practice in a Patient-centered Medical Home (PCMH). The
Family Medicine Center (FMC) functions as the centerpiece
for the curriculum and has been restructured to serve as a
PCMH for our diverse patient population. During the course
of the three years, residents spend an increasing amount of
time in the FMC on their Longitudinal Family Medicine Curriculum rotations
learning practice management, evidence based medicine, performance
improvement, advanced interviewing skills, and team leadership skills.
Residents also learn how to conduct email visits utilizing our electronic
health record which has an integrated patient portal. Additionally, residents are taught how to conduct group visits under the supervision of our faculty. The longitudinal curriculum is integrated into these rotations and covers Dermatology, Medical Subspecialties, Surgical Subspecialties as well as experiences in Community Medicine, Alternative and Complementary Medicine, and Psychiatry/Addiction Medicine.
Our program places a strong emphasis on the behavioral sciences and community health.
We offer a longitudinal curriculum beginning in the first year with an introduction to
community resources and basic interviewing skills including effective listening. During
the second year, residents expand upon their basic skills to include an in depth
introduction to psychosocial assessment, family therapy, working with patients with
complex medical problems, cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
In the third year, residents refine their skills under the supervision of our behavioral
scientist and complete a community medicine project.
Research
The research curriculum spans all three years. Residents attend a series of research seminars that teach critical journal analysis and research design. During the first year, the residents choose an area of interest and develop a research question. In the second year, residents write a research proposal. During the third year, residents refine their proposals, complete their projects, and present them to the residency. Second and third year residents participate in an Academic Inquiry that combines a traditional journal club with an Evidence Based Medicine discussion of an interesting case presentation.
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