Curriculum

1^st Year

• Intro to Residency - 4 weeks
• VFMC Continuity Clinic - 11 weeks
• FMS Days - 6 weeks
• FMS Nights - 6 weeks
• Cardiology - 3 weeks
• Peds Inpatient White Memorial - 3 weeks
• OB White Memorial - 3 weeks
• Peds Outpatient CCHC - 3 weeks
• Peds Outpatient AHGL - 2 weeks
• Peds Outpatient CHLA - 2 weeks
• Orthopedics/Sports Medicine - 3 weeks
• Surgery/Radiology - 3 weeks
• Vacation - 3 weeks

2^nd Year

• VFMC Continuity Clinic - 13 weeks
• Peds ER CHLA/Elective-6 weeks
• AHGL ER/Elective-6 weeks
• OBGYN/Population Health/Health Systems Management - 6 weeks
• Hospitalist - 6-7 weeks
• Geriatrics 2/Palliative Care - 3 weeks
• FMS Days/Nights - 2-4 weeks
• Mental Health/Dermatology - 3 weeks
• ICU - 2 weeks
• Research - 1 week
• Vacation - 3 weeks

3^rd Year

• VFMC Continuity Clinic- 13 weeks
• FMS Day Senior - 6-7 weeks
• FMS Night Senior – 4 weeks
• VFMC Senior - 6-7 weeks
• AHGL ER/Community Medicine - 3 weeks
• HIV - 1 week
• Geriatrics 3 - 3 weeks
• Addiction Medicine/ Pain Management/Rheumatology - 3 weeks
• Elective - 9 weeks
• Vacation - 3 weeks

Longitudinal Curriculum: Adolescent Medicine, Behavioral Health, Continuity Obstetrics, Cultural Competency, Ethics, Outpatient Continuity Clinic, Health Systems Management, Pharmacology, Population Health, Procedures, Scholarly Activity, Sports Medicine, SNF, Wellness, Ultrasound

Specialty Tracks: The Dr. Janet A. Cunningham Underserved Medicine Track, Academic Faculty Track, Point of Care Ultrasound Track, Lifestyle Medicine Track-with Board Certification Option

Continuity Clinic

Modified Clinic First Model, with a 3+1 schedule (3 weeks of rotation(s)+1 dedicated clinic week). To maintain continuity, residents will have one dedicated clinic session during most non-clinic weeks.

Patient Visits:

• 1^st year: 3-6 patients per half day sessions
• 2^nd year: 6-8 patients per half day sessions
• 3^rd year: 8-10 patients per half day sessions

*Supervision is provided at every visit.

Primary Strengths:

• In-office specialty clinics: Dermatological procedures, pediatrics, psychiatry, orthopedics, women’s health and palliative care.
• Our friendly and supportive nursing and ancillary staff
• Diverse Patient Population including: Latino, Armenian, Korean, Filipino, etc.

In-Patient Coverage

1^st Year:

• 6 weeks inpatient day coverage
• 6 weeks inpatient night float
• 5-7 weekend cross covers
• 3 weeks OB in-hospital coverage
• 3 weeks inpatient pediatric coverage

2^nd Year:

• 6-7 weeks inpatient day coverage
• 2-4 weeks inpatient night float
• 3-4 weekend cross covers
• 6 weeks OB home call
• 6 weeks ER pediatric/adult coverage

3^rd Year:

• 6-7 weeks inpatient day coverage
• 4-6 weeks inpatient night float
• 2-4 weekend cross covers