Although the first year is traditionally structured and largely hospital-based, years two and three are taught in a model family practice. A large number of outpatient and hospital patient contacts provides the basis for experiential instruction. This includes regular academic conferences with topics reflecting the patient problems encountered by residents and faculty. An extensive series of didactic conferences cover the breadth of family medicine. This is repeated each year to assure a comprehensive education.
Elective time is provided to pursue personal interests or to address personal needs.
Important new curriculum initiatives in geriatrics and procedures such as vasectomy, sigmoidoscopy, casting and colposcopy Particular faculty interest and expertise in behavioral science, substance abuse, nutrition and managed health care.