Mizzou Family Medicine residents are appropriately challenged with training and learning experiences designed to prepare them for independent practice. View rotation descriptions
Sample Schedules
| First Year (PGY1) | |
|---|---|
| Family Medicine Inpatient | 12-14 weeks |
| Pediatric Inpatient | 8 weeks |
| Well Baby Nursery | 2 weeks |
| Obstetrics (OB service) | 4 weeks |
| Emergency Room | 4 weeks |
| Family Maternity Care | 4 weeks |
| Vacation | 4 weeks |
| Second Year (PGY2) | |
|---|---|
| Family Medicine Inpatient | 8-10 weeks |
| Cardiac ICU | 4 weeks |
| Medical ICU | 4 weeks |
| Family Maternity Care: Night Float | 2 weeks |
| Behavioral Health/Community Health | 4 weeks |
| Geriatrics/Palliative Care | 4 weeks |
| Surgery | 2 weeks |
| Vacation | 4 weeks |
| Elective | 6-8 weeks |
| Sports Medicine | 4 weeks |
| Women's Health | 2 weeks |
| Subspecialties | 2 weeks |
| Third Year (PGY3) | |
|---|---|
| Family Medicine Inpatient | 8-10 weeks |
| Dermatology | 2 weeks |
| Sports Medicine | 4 weeks |
| Women's Health | 2 weeks |
| Ambulatory Pediatrics | 8 weeks |
| Family Maternity Care: Night Float | 2 weeks |
| Vacation | 4 weeks |
| Electives | 11-25 weeks |
| Emergency Room Senior Rotation | 2 weeks |
Resident Seminars
Each Tuesday afternoon, residents have dedicated learning time to attend a half day of didactics. A three-year curriculum covers the broad scope of core family medicine topics, including sports medicine, POCUS, procedures (suturing, toenail removal, circumcisions, skin biopsies), public health, and quality improvement. The third Tuesday of the month is devoted to a Theme Day during which one key area is explored in depth. Each Theme Day has a case-based lecture, a procedure workshop, three interactive stations and Board Review.
Grand Rounds
Each Wednesday, Grand Rounds is held over the noon hour. Faculty members from our department and the medical school and third year residents present cutting edge clinical topics.
Wellness Committee
- This resident-driven committee oversees organizing fundraisers, developing wellness curriculum, scheduling AGOTA, and working with administration to promote resident appreciation.
- Our most popular event is the “Operation Pie-fection” which occurs at our Residency Retreat. Donations from both faculty and residents determines which attendings or residents will get pie’d in the face!
BEST Medicine
Building Expertise in Stress Tolerance occurs instead of resident lectures on the fifth Tuesday of the month and is designed to enhance resident wellness. The resident-led Wellness Committee continues to adapt to the residents’ needs and evolve our curriculum based on feedback.
AGOTA
Airing of Grievances on a Tuesday Afternoon (AGOTA) is a long-standing tradition that occurs after didactics. Residents organize a weekly social event to get together outside of the hospital and support each other. AGOTA activities have included going out to favorite restaurants, hosting potlucks, playing pickleball, or going for a hike!
Department Book Club
- Residents and faculty meet quarterly to enjoy food and discuss relevant literature with varying topics.
- We often include a book with a relevant podcast to include those with busy schedules!
OB Journal Club
- Residents are involved in reading and presenting new and informative obstetrics research.
- Meets four times a year
Inpatient Journal Club
Hosted by our inpatient attendings to discuss changing inpatient practices and critically review new research regarding inpatient medicine. This club meets three times a year.
Advocacy Committee
Uniting residents interested in public health and advocacy, this committee works with mentors to improve health locally and nationally.
Resident and Attending Socials
- Faculty and residents gather quarterly at “mixers” designed to promote a supportive and fun work environment.
- Some favorites are Dr. Cronk’s Bonfire, the Program Directors’ Ugly Sweater Holiday Party, and Valentine Cookie Decorating!
