Training
The Family Medicine Residency Program emphasizes the broad base of family medicine skills that are needed to practice in a variety of settings. Training occurs at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, the offices of community physicians and at Scott Air Force Base outpatient clinics, thus providing a community program with varied educational opportunities.
The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and accepts up to six new residents, through the National Residency Match Program each year. The Program also accepts eight new residents a year through the Uniformed Services Match. This three-year program is designed to qualify its graduates to take the examination for certification offered by the American Board of Family Medicine.
The program's goals are to train residents in all aspects of Family Medicine so that our graduates can practice in a variety of locations.
We stress the importance of developing a solid base of knowledge in internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, sports medicine and many other medical specialties by requiring rotations in all disciplines as outlined in the Residency Required Curriculum for Family Medicine Programs. In addition, a number of electives are available to allow an opportunity to expand capabilities based on interest and planned practice needs. These rotations are linked with ongoing clinical responsibility in the Family Medicine Center, with each resident providing ongoing medical care for a group of families.
A special commitment is made to developing skills in health promotion, preventive medicine, patient education, community awareness and incorporating social and emotional issues into health care.
The Family Physician is committed to a long-term relationship with the individual and family. This commitment includes providing comprehensive care, coordinating care with community agencies and providers, and serving as the patients’ advocate in the health care system. We stress compassion, respect for others’ beliefs and values, and an understanding of the effects of the family and community on an individual in the delivery of quality care in our program.
Program Year 1
Program Year 2
Program Year 3
Training Schedule 2007-2008
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