A. Rotation Schedule*

PGY-1

PGY-2

PGY-3

*Blocks are 4 weeks long

*A board review course is mandatory in PGY2 & PGY3.

B. Conferences

Morning Report: The Program Director or other faculty member leads a daily discussion of the "best cases" for learning. The discussion is open, interactive and supportive. Residents and students on ward rotations are required to attend but everyone is welcome.

Noon Conference: Faculty and residents use didactive as well as case-based teaching to give the latest, evidence-based information on core topics of medicine. Attendance by residents, students and faculty is required.

Board Review: Some noon conferences focus on Board Preparation using MKSAP and MedStudy programs. In addition, resident organized conferences for Board Review will be developed.

Subspecialty Conferences: Numerous case-based conferences in most every subspecialty are scheduled throughout the month

Grand Rounds: A variety of topics will be presented in the Conference Center of the new Ginsberg Tower, opening in November, 2008.

C. Readings

Throughout the program, reading assignments from a variety of sources will be given part of our rigorous academic preparation.

D. Simulation Center

A new Simulation Center is being developed to enhance the education of residents, students and faculty. Procedures, clinical scenarios and physical findings can be practiced in preparation for patient application.