Curriculum

Our curriculum is based on a pyramid model where each successive year builds upon the last.  The foundation is the PGY-1 year where residents learn how to survive as a physician.  Residents then build upon these skills as a PGY-2, learning how to lead.  In the final year, residents’ curricula are personalized to help them succeed in their future careers.

PGY-3 Year

How to Succeed

Residents are expected to correctly perform tasks with increasing independence.  They must proficiently and effectively manage  the complex medical patient and understand when there is a need for an appropriate referral.  They will further improve their skills in communication and health promotion by teaching their peers and other members of the healthcare team.  Senior residents gain leadership experience through the consult,  hospitalist, rural medicine, geriatrics and Business of Medicine rotations.

By graduation, our residents are:

• Able to provide patient-centered, high-value, cost-effective care
• Embrace diversity and understand the impact health disparities have on medical care
• Adept at using health information technology to improve the care and education of their patients and the community
• Committed to life-long learning and professional development
• Demonstrate compassion, integrity and respect for others
• Function effectively as leaders or member of high functioning health care team.

Click the links below to view sample curricula.

Schedules

4+2 Schedule

The program has adpoted the 4+2 schedule model as a way to ensure resident well-being by preventing work compression.

Residents typically complete 4 weeks of an inpatient rotation (Wards or ICU) followed by 2 weeks of Ambulatory or an Elective.  During their inpatient rotations, they do not attend continuity clinic, allowing  residents to focus on the patients that require their immediate attention.