Curriculum for Residents

Our curriculum meets all requirements for the AAFP, ABFM & the ACGME.

The format is 13 four-week blocks/year.

PGY-1

• Community Medicine - 2 weeks - programs & safety net services for Mesa County. Teach Tar Wars and Human Growth & Development in area schools.
• ER/Mole - 5 weeks - 1-on-1 evening shift work with ER Docs in the regional medical center
• Pediatrics- 1 block - Well Visits in our clinic & time with pediatric friends
• General Surgery - 1 block - 1-on-1 with local surgeons. All aspects of surgical practice
• Geriatrics-2 weeks Key topics, home visits, EBM and Wellness
• Neonatal ICU - 1 block - 1-on-1 with neonatologists in our level 2+ nursery.
• Obstetrics - 2 blocks - "Deck Doc". Shift work - no true call.
• Orthopedics - 1 block - 1-on-1 with Orthopedists in busy office & operating theatre.
• Teaching Service - 4 blocks - adults & peds from our practice or without a local Doc. Admitting Q 4 days only. Night Float covers PMs.
• Vacation - 3 weeks - starting in paradise. Raft the Colorado? Mountain Bike Fruita or Moab?
  

PGY-2

• Cardiology - 2 weeks - 1-on-1 with local Cardiologist.
• Community Medicine - 2 weeks - expanding on 1st yr experience.
• Elective - 1 block - 1st this year to allow more flexibility.
• General Surgery - 3 weeks-Trauma service, apply your ATLS skills
• Geriatrics - 2 weeks-Sabrina's curriculum with your patients
• Gynecology - 1 block - Public Health clinic with procedural focus.
• Management of Health Systems - 1 week - intensive experience with key professionals & faculty. Practice mgt course.
• ER/Mole- 1 week - same as in 1st yr.
• Neurology - 2 weeks - 1-on-1 with local neurologist.
• Night Float - 1 block - shift work covering the Teaching Service.
• Obstetrics - 1 block - Building on 1st yr skills.
• Ophthalmology - 2 weeks - 1-on-1 with local Ophthalmologists.
• Pediatrics - 3 weeks in/out patient - 1-on-1 with Pediatrics group.
• Peds House Officer- 3 winter time weeks caring for all peds patients
• Primary Care - 5 weeks, a unique educational experience where your practice is the curriculum.
  
  • Topics of Emphasis: Wellness, Cancer Screening, Addictions, Integrated Mental Health and Procedures
• Rural in Buena Vista, CO Pop 2150 - 1 block. Experience life after graduation.(rush hour traffic may be a herd of elk!)
• Teaching Service - 4 weeks - an amazing mix of dx & mgt experiences with you in charge.
• Vacation - 3 weeks - Hike several of the 56 14ers, Ski dozens of world class resorts.
  

PGY-3

• Chief Resident - 1 block - Jr Faculty role overseeing the inpatient service.
• Dermatology - 2 weeks - 1-on-1 with local Dermatologists, supplements FMC experience.
• Electives - 14 additional weeks - plan with your advisor to meet your personal interests. Many options to cover special areas & tailor your education for your future practice.
• ENT - 3 weeks - 1-on-1 with ENT group - a resident favorite!
•  ER/Mole- 2 weeks - as noted above.
• Night float - 2 weeks - as noted above.
• Pediatrics - 3 weeks in/out patient - polish your skills with dedicated group of Peds.
• Peds House Officer - 3 weeks - winter-time care of all inpatient children.
• Primary Care - 5 weeks, building on PGY-2 experience, PCMH, group visits, patient education, business topics and more procedures.
• Pediatrics Specialties - 3 weeks - 1-on-1 rotation with our local or visiting sub-specialists:
  • GI, Pulmonary, Neurology, Endocrine, Ortho, Cardiology, etc.
• Teaching Service - 1 block - assure your personal readiness for independent practice.
• Vacation - 3 weeks - what will you do this year? Mesa Verde? The Black Canyon?