Our weekly half-day obstetrics clinic emphasizes continuity, allowing residents to follow obstetrics patients throughout their pregnancy and delivery. The residency also offers high-risk obstetrics rotations in nearby Marshfield and Green Bay. Behavioral Science Behavioral science is taught longitudinally, using a variety of strategies. Conferences in behavioral science occur every month, covering the psychosocial aspects of care and following a lifespan-development format. Resident-patient interviews are videotaped monthly and are reviewed by the resident, clinical psychologist and faculty physician.
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The clinical psychologist is available to help residents deal with patients' psychosocial issues. In addition, the third year includes a four-week required rotation in family systems, helping residents integrate basic family systems concepts into their practices. The pediatrics curriculum includes four months of inpatient and outpatient experiences in Wausau and Marshfield. These rotations combine inpatient care at Wausau Hospital, outpatient care at local ambulatory clinics with pediatricians, and newborn nursery experience. Teaching is provided by pediatricians, family physicians, and subspecialists.