Student Health Services - Inpatient care for university students. Community Health Education - Educational presentations and participation in local health fairs for various schools and community organizations. Residents play an active role in the ongoing management of our office, and serve as integral members of our various practice management committees. In addition, a formal practice management curriculum is integrated throughout each of the three years of training. This is coordinated by our office medical director and our practice manager, and includes didactic and practical sessions on marketing, staffing, billing, contracting, managed care, risk management and other important topics.
Residents also participate in quality improvement activities both in the office and at the hospital.
Procedural Skills Training in procedural skills begins with hands-on workshops during intern orientation and continues with an integrated program of didactic and practical experiences throughout the three year curriculum. Numerous models, videotapes, computer programs and training modules are available to enhance the development of these important skills. Our new video colposcope, sigmoidescope and nasopharyngoscope provide excellent resident learning opportunities as well as opportunities for enhancing patient understanding and involvement in these procedures. Medical Writing and Editing Our Department Chair, Dr. Jay Siwek, is the editor of American Family Physician , and the journal's editorial offices are located within our department at Georgetown.