Teams provide continuity of care to the assigned patient panel and foster a cooperative atmosphere among its members. Noon Conferences Didactic and case presentation conferences are integrated into the educational experience. These conferences are an integral part of the educational experience and augment the resident's clinical experiences. A comprehensive conference schedule has been developed and is coordinated by the chief residents. Research Ongoing clinical research is conducted by the full-time faculty members.
Residents contribute to current projects or work to develop and implement new ones.
Residents may also contribute to the body of medical knowledge by conducting an extensive literature review and preparing a review article for submission for publication. Call As call is a very real part of a physician's work, it is also true for residents. Exposure to call during training years enhances the resident's awareness of the intricacies and subtle nuances of this often-difficult aspect of clinical life. This scheduling is rather flexible and varies with monthly rotations. Responsibilities for call include telephone management of patient problems, management for hospitalized patients and hospital admissions.