Three weeks vacation are assigned for one week intervals in selected rotations. Second year residents see patients in the Family Health Center on four half-days each week. A total of three weeks vacation is available and is scheduled for one week intervals during selected rotations. Third year residents are assigned to see patients four half-days in the Family Health Center per week. In addition to scheduled rotations, obstetrics, behavioral science, community medicine, radiology, geriatrics and practice management are taught in a three year continuum through conferences, ward experiences and in the Family Health Center.
Faculty make teaching and supervision their first priority.
Faculty with teaching assignments are never assigned other simultaneous responsibilities, such as faculty patient care. Because of the size and diversity of these institutions, almost any elective experience can be requested.