At the residency clinic, we focus on giving residents extensive outpatient experience early in their training Thus, interns are assigned two half days each week; unlike many programs, which assign only one half day. (Second and third years are assigned three half days each week.) In addition, first and second year residents see well above the national average of clinic patients per year. Interns see an average of 4-6 patients per half day, second years 7-10, and third years 10-14. Upper level residents generally see patients every 10-15 minutes, which makes the transition into practice following graduation smooth and easy.

Upon entering the program, you will be assigned your own panel of patients. You will be responsible for their complete medical care, including performing any needed office procedures. Continuity of care is emphasized; and, whenever possible, patients are scheduled with their assigned physician. Interns are expected to staff all patients, while upper level residents, in contrast to many programs, may do so at their discretion. This approach encourages independent thinking and evaluation and allows residents to see more patients per hour.

The clinic itself is quite busy, incurring over 21,000 patient visits per year. The full range of office procedures can be performed in the clinic, including treadmills, OB ultrasound, and colposcopies (for a full list, see below). In addition, the clinic is staffed with a full-time patient educator, who can instruct patients on just about any health care topic, including asthma, diabetes, and weight loss.

Procedures available in the residency clinic:

Breast Lump Aspiration	Flexible Sigmoidoscopy	Nasopharyngoscopy
Casting	IUD placement	NST/Fetal Monitor
Colposcopy	Joint Injection	Skin biopsy (shave, punch, excision)
Cryosurgery	Laceration Repair	Spirometry
Ear Lavage	Laryngoscopy	Treadmill
EKG	LEEP	Tympanogram
Endometrial Biopsy	Nail Removal	Ultrasound, Prenatal
		Vasectomy