There is a tighter, closer relationship between the faculty and the residents. In a small town, the patient panel clearly identifies the resident as their personal physician. Goldendale has strengths in Internal Medicine, ENT, Orthopedics, and Urology, so these areas are not emphasized as much in Spokane during the R1 year. The R2 Obstetrical training is completed in Spokane, then the resident moves to Goldendale to complete the balance of the R2 and R3 year. Additionally, there are three elective blocks available in the R3 year, two of which can be taken outside of Goldendale.
Call is approximately every fifth or sixth night and every fifth or sixth weekend.
This is taken from home or can be taken from the hospital. Some in-hospital call will be required in the Internal Medicine rotations in the R2 year in The Dalles. Ed Lane, MD, is currently practicing in Prosser, Washington, and Bill Bothamley, MD, is practicing in Goldendale, Washington. U of Health Sciences, College of Osteo. In addition, obstetrics training in Spokane is superb, with supportive attendings committed to teaching Family Practice residents.