Our first class of family physicians will graduate in June 1999. One of the greatest strengths of our program is that it is truly community-based, conceived and initiated by community physicians from all medical specialties. This dedicated group of physicians has a desire to share their medical expertise and knowledge with physicians in training, and to bring excellent family physicians to our area. This collegial, open atmosphere is the key to effective resident training. The program incorporates several innovative concepts in medical education.
Rotations have an integrated, longitudinal design.
Second year rotations are structured in three-month blocks that combine closely related medical specialties. This allows for more teaching cases, and a learning process that reflects real-life practice. A new teleconference system enables residents to participate in interactive medical conferences broadcast at remote sites. Procedures such as flexible sigmoidoscopy, colposcopy, audiometry, and spirometry are done in the Hendersonville Family Health Center.