family medicine residency program CURRICULUM

A curriculum is much more than a rotation schedule. We plan a series of learning experiences specifically designed to achieve educational objectives. Recognizing your individual needs and learning style, we do not take a "one size fits all" approach to education. Whether it be during a rotation, precepting cases in the office, after-hours informal discussions, or participating in a research project, our faculty give one-on-one attention to your needs. Here are some of the highlights of our program…

Pediatrics - You will strengthen your pediatrics skills through inpatient and outpatient rotations at Underwood-Memorial Hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden, and AI Dupont Outpatient office in Voorhees. Residents assess all potential pediatric admissions in the Emergency Department and discuss these cases with pediatricians, who are present in the hospital 24 hours per day. Pediatric patients comprise thirty percent of all patients seen in the Family Practice Center. Our residents graduate with confidence in their ability to manage newborn and pediatric medical conditions.

Women’s Health - Residents work with the attendings at the Women’s Health Center-Underwood-Memorial Hospital Prenatal Care Program. The center averages about 300 deliveries a year. You will be able to follow patients throughout their prenatal course and deliver them at Underwood-Memorial Hospital’s spacious OB unit. You will also provide women’s health screening tests in our grant-funded Breast and Cervical Cancer screening program.

Sports Medicine - Our program offers you a comprehensive sports medicine curriculum. You will work with faculty who serve as team physicians for area schools. You will also work with committed orthopedists and physical therapists; additionally, there is an opportunity to perform preparticipation exams on athletes of all ages, and cover events as the sideline team physician.

Behavioral Science - Our diverse behavioral science program consists of both continuity and intensive inpatient learning experiences. You will participate in psychosocial morning report and review videotaped patient encounters with your faculty advisor and our Behavioral Scientist. You will also work with psychologists, case managers, clinical social workers, and psychiatrists in Underwood-Memorial Hospital inpatient, and outpatient units in various settings, including our prenatal program.

Community Medicine - We are committed to improving the health of the community. You will provide valuable assistance in performing health screenings for hypertension, skin and prostate cancer within the community as coordinated by public relations. The residents spend time with local hospice groups and also learn occupational medicine. We are also the school “docs” and sports “docs” for a local Gloucester County school district.