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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.
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