Family Medicine Residency
Tentative Block Schedule
Our curriculum was designed to give resident physicians experience in the broad range of diseases and conditions managed by the primary care physician. This curriculum also gives the resident physician the opportunity to tailor their rotations to meet their future career goals.
PGY 1 Curriculum 2 weeks Orientation (last 2 weeks of June) 16 weeks Inpatient Medicine 4 weeks Emergency Medicine 4 weeks General Surgery 4 weeks Gynecology/Obstetrics 4 weeks Community Medicine I 4 weeks Newborn 4 weeks Cardiology 4 weeks Pulmonary 4 weeks Pediatrics 4 weeks Elective | PGY 2 Curriculum 12 weeks Inpatient 4 weeks Intensive Care Unit 4 weeks Gynecology/Obstetrics 4 weeks Emergency Medicine 4 weeks Geriatrics 4 weeks Pediatrics 4 weeks Behavioral Health 4 weeks Inpatient Pediatrics at Nemours 4 weeks Community Medicine II 8 weeks Elective | PGY 3 Curriculum 8 weeks Inpatient 4 weeks GynecologyObstetrics 2 weeks Sports Medicine 2 weeks Orthopedic Surgery 2 weeks Ear, Nose, & Throat 2 weeks Allergy 2 weeks Urology 2 weeks Dermatology 4 weeks Palliative Care 4 weeks Community Medicine III 4 weeks Health System Management 4 weeks Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Nemours 12 weeks Elective |
PROGRAM AIMS
Aim#1: To teach residents the delivery of high-quality patient care with a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes. We teach the residents to do what it takes to keep everyone safe and do it right the first time every time.
Aim #2: Produce proficient and independent residents that will be experts in their fields by having the ability to care for patients by building trusting relationships with compassion and kindness.
Aim #3: Master physician wellness and resilience to reduce burnout and improve physical and mental well-being. Have the courage to communicate honestly and effectively and empower themselves and their patients.
Aim#4: Develop healthcare leaders that have exceptional teamwork skills and act with passion and love for others to make a difference.