The medical staff, administration, and patients highly value the medical care provided by the resident staff. Residents are provided increasing levels of responsibility to match their experience and ability. An integrated approach to comprehensive health care permeates the residency program. Behavioral science teaching is part of everyday life at UPMC St. Margaret, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Medical and behavioral science faculty co-lead inpatient rounds, and team precepting takes place at the Family Health Centers.
Ongoing training is provided in pharmacology, radiology, and office management.
Special programs in community medicine, school health, geriatrics, and sports medicine provide our residents with the broad education necessary for the family doctor of the 21st century. At UPMC St. Margaret we are committed to preparing each of our residents for the broad challenges of family medicine, today and tomorrow. We were the first Family Practice Residency Program in Pittsburgh to see HMO patients. We also provide weekly evidence-based Journal Clubs, computer skill training, and more than 100 hours of practice management. A dual adviser-mentor system provides residents with ongoing feedback and support to assist each resident in attaining his or her personal goals.