Curriculum

Through broad-based educational experiences in both community and university hospitals, a model group practice, and select private practices, you will receive a structured education in all required areas of family medicine. Our program includes practice management and behavioral science curriculum to better prepare you for the demands of a family practice. In addition, three months of electives in your third year enable you to explore areas of interest or strengthen your clinical knowledge and skill base.

We are committed to the practice of family medicine. Our experienced faculty and staff are dedicated to providing residents with a supportive environment in which to learn and grow. You will be challenged as your responsibilities increase throughout the program; however, your rigorous training here will prepare you for a rewarding future in family medicine.

Block Rotations – Second Year

Allergy/Immunology (PP) ½ month Behavioral Science/Psychiatry (UTMC) 1 month Dermatology (PP) 1 month Emergency Medicine (SLH) 1 month Otorhinolaryngology (PP) ½ month Family Medicine Inpatient (SLH) 3 months Family Medicine Outpatient (FMC) ½ month Geriatrics/Hospice (PP) 1 month Ophthalmology (UTMC) ½ month Orthopedics (UTMC) ½ month Pediatrics – Inpatient (OHMC) 1 month Radiology (SLH) ½ month Sports Medicine (UTMC) ½ month Urology (UTMC) ½ month

Block Rotations – Third Year

Electives (site varies) 3 months Family Medicine Inpatient (SLH) 3 months Family Medicine Outpatient (FMC) 1 month Gynecology (UTMC) 1 month Pediatrics – Ambulatory (PP) 1 month Pediatrics – Inpatient (OHMC) 1 month Practice Management (FMC) 1 month Orthopedics (UTMC) 1 month

Key to teaching sites: St. Luke’s Hospital (SLH), The University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC), Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center (OHMC), Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH), Family Medicine Center (FMC) and private practice (PP).

Continuity of Care Requirements at the Family Medicine Center
In addition to the block rotations, all of our residents are required to spend a set amount of time at our model family practice. At the Family Medicine Center, you will experience first-hand the business side of running a practice. You will gain invaluable experience in a variety of clinical procedures, including: soft tissue and joint injections; casting; multiple skin procedures such as punch biopsies, excisional and incisional biopsies, and cryotherapy; colposcopy; endometrial aspiration; treadmill exercise stress testing; and other diagnostic tests.

Residents – First Year One half-day per week (1 to 2 patients each hour) Residents – Second Year Two half-days per week (2 to 3 patients each hour) Residents – Third Year Four half-days per week (3 to 4 patients each hour)

These are the 2009-2010 curriculum requirements developed to meet existing guidelines.
As requirements change we will update our curriculum.