During the first year, each resident is assigned 50 to 75 families and spends one-half day per week in the Family Practice Center caring for all of their medical needs, including obstetrics. A one month gynecological surgery rotation is required for residents on the cesarean section track. To learn the art of family medicine, its procedures and methods, each resident is assigned to an accomplished family practitioner. During this rotation residents gain confidence in many diagnostic procedures and increase skills in the use of specialized equipment used in critical situations. More general pediatrics, as well as regular and intensive care nursery experience encompasses second-year resident activity.
Residents work in teams of two.
Selecting a subspecialty of choice, residents acquire advanced knowledge in chosen areas. A team of three residents,assigned to the Maternal Health Clinic, provide prenatal, delivery and postpartum care, as well as newborn care. Each resident performs approximately 50 deliveries and provides both high-risk and uncomplicated care. Electives are offered in almost all fields of medicine. Sharpening skills in procedural areas of interest or practice management are available during elective rotation.