Conferences are held four hours per week over the noon hour. Members of the teaching faculty conduct the conferences and workshops. Other professionals contribute where it is appropriate. In-hospital call is required on the VA adult medicine service and for obstetrics. Family Practice call is at home after the first six months of residency.
Residents always have backup and support from on-call faculty.
Research Family Practice residents are encouraged but not required to produce an original research work, preferably in the area of health care delivery. Residents also have the opportunity to work with faculty members on various on-going projects. Services are available to provide the support needed for conducting a wide variety of research projects.