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

    • Business Office rotation prepares residents to transition into practice with practice and business-oriented assigned activities

    • Experience in continuity clinic throughout the year supports development of individual patient panels

  • PGY 2

    • 2 elective blocks to explore specific interests

    • Shift to more outpatient experiences to better understand ambulatory primary care practice and collaboration with other specialties

    • Pediatric emergency rotation offers a robust experience at a tertiary children’s hospital

    • 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

    • New modified emergency medicine rotation to provide 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 through didactics through the following learning opportunities:

  • Dedicated OMT clinic, including pediatric OMT

  • OMT didactic lab each block

    • Includes joint OMT labs with other residency programs

    • Annual pediatric OMT lab with live 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: 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 planned for Academic Year 2022-2023.

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 — newly developed based on needs assessment during AY 21-22

    • Contraceptives

    • HRT and Menopause with Dr. Fiffick

    • 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- Part 1 / Part 2

    • Geriatric Medication Management

    • Leadership Concepts Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3

    • Pressure ulcer management

  • Neurology

    • CVA Evaluation and Management

    • Headaches with Dr. Shafqat

    • MS for Primary Care with Dr. Nicholas

    • Other Neuroimmunology conditions with Dr. Smith

    • Syncope Evaluation and Management

  • Pediatrics

    • Pediatric Acute Abdominal Pain

    • Pediatric Diarrhea and Constipation Part 1 /Part 2

    • Pediatric exanthems

    • Well Child Care

    • The sick 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