Rotation Schedules 

Below are examples of rotation schedules for each PGY level.

Highlights:

• PGY 1

  • Immersion block: provides the opportunity to acclimate to clinic operations and build relationships with their colleagues during the first month of intern year

  • Pediatric experiences: Newborn rotation in the nursery at Doctors Hospital, Inpatient pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, longitudinal pediatrics and pediatric OMT clinic at DHFP

  • Continuity clinic: 6 weeks of dedicated clinic plus continuity time throughout other blocks helps support development of individual patient panels

  • Outpatient-focused surgical experiences

  • 1 elective block

• PGY 2

  • 2 elective blocks to explore specific interests

  • Pediatric emergency rotation offers a robust experience at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

  • Urgent care rotation allows for development of acute care skills and efficiency of practice

  • Community medicine rotation provides concentrated experience to explore social determinants of health and serve on Wellness on Wheels (WOW)*

    * Residents also have the opportunity to apply for the PGY 3 position of WOW resident, who will see continuity patients through WOW throughout the year.

• PGY 3

  • 3 elective blocks to further explore specific interests

  • Adolescent pediatrics rotation presents opportunities to treat adolescents and gain further experience in gynecological procedures, care of LGBTQ+ patients, and management of early adult psychiatric conditions

  • Emergency medicine rotation provides more experience treating common lower acuity diagnoses often encountered in urgent care settings

Osteopathic curriculum

Our foundation is in osteopathic medicine, and we have been practicing it for over 40 years! Our program is affiliated with one of the largest osteopathic training sites in the United States. Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) are taught in the hospital setting, ambulatory clinic, and in didactics through the following learning opportunities:

• Multiple dedicated OMT clinics, including pediatric OMT clinics (with an osteopathic pediatrician!)

• Inpatient osteopathic rounds on the family medicine service twice monthly

• OMT didactic lab each block

  • Includes collaborative OMT labs with other residency programs

  • Pediatric OMT labs with pediatric patient volunteers

• Osteopathic preceptor always available in clinic to support residents at every skill level

  • OMT is integrated into visits throughout our day-to-day continuity clinic

• OPP Grand Rounds at Doctors Hospital once per month

• Associate Wellness Clinic at Doctors Hospital: additional supervised training in OMT

• Annual baseline OMT skills assessment and personalized osteopathic learning plan: an opportunity to identify strengths and opportunities for growth for each resident

DIDACTICS HIGHLIGHTS

The didactics schedule is modified annually to strike a balance among diverse learning styles, patients’ needs, residents’ interests. and ACGME requirements. Below is a sample list of topics.

Highlights:

• Facilitated Healthcare Disparities sessions occur throughout the year and allow reflective discussion among residents and faculty to make meaningful change toward a more inclusive practice/office.

• A variety of topics are chosen to address the healthcare needs of a diverse patient population while also preparing our residents for successful completion of their board examination

• The Clinical Pharmacist serves as a topic expert to address specific conditions/medication management topics

• The pairing of OMT and musculoskeletal workshops allows for seamless integration of a learner’s skills into practical application

• Opportunities are given for leadership development of all residents

• Collaborative Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) workshops, procedure labs, and access to SonoSim simulated ultrasound program offer opportunities for our residents to gain and practice skills in using ultrasound.

Sample Didactic Lecture topics

• Healthcare Disparities

  • Mitigation strategies to address implicit bias

  • Substance Use Disorders: Social stigma

  • CLAS in Healthcare

  • Central Ohio Charitable Pharmacy: improving access to prescription medications

  • Breaking down the “isms”

• Sexual Health

  • Contraceptives

  • HRT and Menopause

  • Hepatitis C evaluation and management

  • Supporting LGBTQ+ patients

  • PrEP/HIV education/counseling

  • Gender affirming care/treatment

  • HPV and Cervical disease screening and management

• Cardiology

  • Atrial fibrillation evaluation and management

  • Heart failure updates

  • Management of Common dysrhythmias

  • Primary and secondary CVD risk reduction

• Community Medicine

  • Population Health Assessment

• Endocrinology

  • Diabetes management: Insulin / Non-insulin

  • Thyroid Disorders: Evaluation and Management

• Gastroenterology

  • Epigastric Pain

  • Peptic Ulcer Disease

  • Irritable bowel disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  • Colon cancer screening

• Geriatrics

  • Geriatrics- Falls

  • Geriatric Medication Management

  • Pressure ulcer management

• Neurology

  • CVA Evaluation and Management

  • Headaches

  • MS for Primary Care

  • Other Neuroimmunology conditions

  • Syncope Evaluation and Management

• Pediatrics

  • Pediatric Acute Abdominal Pain

  • Pediatric Diarrhea and Constipation

  • Pediatric exanthems

  • Well Child Care

  • Febrile neonate

• Personal development

  • Managing your personal finances

  • Personal Wellness Strategies

• Pulmonology

  • Pneumonia Evaluation and Management

  • Acute Asthma Management

  • COPD Management

• Psychiatry

  • Management of anxiety / depression

  • ADHD management

  • Sleep disorders

• Rheumatology

  • Osteoporosis

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Back Pain

• Urology

  • Prostate Disorders and Cancers