A monthly Departmental Journal Club allow resident, clinicians and research faculty to critique selected articles. A core library of major textbooks for incoming interns and periodic book buys are provided by the Department. Faculty actively tutor residents requiring individual assistance. All graduating residents are required to present an original research project to the Department. Junior residents are assigned a faculty supervisor, provided study design and statistical support and required to present periodic progress reports.
Residents learn first-hand the joys and pitfalls of research in our specialty.
Residents are evaluated frequently with verbal and written commentary. Residents are assigned a faculty mentor to review these evaluations and career goals quarterly. Each resident will meet with the Program Directors bi-annually to review progress and chart future educational objectives. Must use accrued leave for maternity absence, additional time may be taken up to 6 weeks as unpaid leave at discretion of Program. Vaccinations and occupational health services available.