Curriculum
Curriculum
Empowering Well-Rounded Family Physicians Through Diverse Rotations
Our curriculum is meticulously designed to provide residents with a broad and deep understanding of family medicine, ensuring they develop the skills necessary to excel in any practice setting. Beyond the core continuity clinic, residents engage in a diverse array of required and elective rotations. These experiences are carefully selected to foster proficiency in various specialties, contributing to the development of a truly well-rounded family physician. Below, you will find an example of a resident rotation schedule and a comprehensive list of our key rotations and affiliations.
Rotations and Affiliation Highlights:
Addiction Medicine at Gaudenzia
Gain critical experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of substance use disorders, working within a dedicated facility committed to recovery.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Immerse yourself in a high-volume, high-acuity pediatric emergency department, managing a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries in children.
Inpatient Pediatrics at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Develop expertise in the comprehensive care of hospitalized children, managing complex pediatric conditions in a leading children’s hospital setting.
Sports Medicine at The Rothman Institute
Receive specialized training in musculoskeletal injuries, prevention, and rehabilitation, working alongside experts in sports medicine.
Inpatient Cardiology at The Chester County Hospital – Penn Medicine
Expand your knowledge in advanced cardiac care, including the management of acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases in a hospital setting.
Community Medicine & Health Systems Management (COM/HSM)
This unique, four-week rotation is divided into two distinct but complementary sections.
Community Medicine (2 weeks)
Residents actively engage with various local health resources, including the health department, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) programs, and local shelters. This experience aims to deepen understanding of the physician’s role within a community and to identify valuable resources for patient care and advocacy.
Health Systems Management (2 weeks)
Residents gain firsthand insight into the operational aspects of a medical practice by shadowing and actively participating in various administrative roles. This includes spending time at the front desk, managing phone calls, patient rooming, and handling prior authorization paperwork. This comprehensive exposure fosters an appreciation for the collaborative efforts required to deliver efficient and effective patient care.
Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine at Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Core rotations providing foundational knowledge and skills in adult inpatient care, surgical principles, and acute emergency management within our affiliated hospital.
Outpatient Pediatrics and Family Medicine at the Suburban Family Medicine Clinic
Develop longitudinal patient relationships and refine primary care skills in a supportive, resident-led outpatient setting.