Didactics

Wednesday: 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (for all residents except Night Float):

Every Wednesday residents will have protected time from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. for educational activities. Activities include presentations by Core and Rotation Faculty on topics from the AAFP Family Medicine Residency curriculum guidelines, hands-on procedure workshops, presentations from specialty faculty or community health agencies, pharmacy and behavioral health specialist lectures, and resident-led Journal Club and Mortality and Morbidity case presentations. Residents will actively participate in their own learning and teaching by leading some Didactic sessions, especially as upper levels. We strive to provide interactive team-based learning that is geared toward adult learners.

Additionally, we will have dedicated time built into didactic afternoons for residents to work on Quality Improvement projects and scholarly work with their faculty advisors, as well as to catch up on office tasks, program feedback, and to do wellness activities together.

Hospital Grand Rounds occurs monthly- offered virtually so that those in the clinic and other outpatient rotations may attend. Presenters from many disciplines rotate in presenting relevant topics.

Simulation and Point of Care Ultrasound

The Family Medicine residency program at Mary Washington Healthcare is developing an interactive ultrasound curriculum that comprises a series of point-of-care ultrasound diagnostic and procedural skills integral to the practice of a Family Medicine Physician. We are also developing a Simulation lab and curriculum for learning and perfecting skills, procedures, and ACLS experience needed for well-rounded Family Medicine practice.