The Family Medicine Residency Program at BMC provides an extensive three-year (36 months) postgraduate training experience meticulously designed for School of Medicine graduates. This program is structured with a detailed written curriculum that outlines both rotation schedules and longitudinal learning components, ensuring a well-rounded education in family medicine. Each area within the curriculum is defined by specific educational goals and objectives tailored to each Postgraduate Year (PGY) level. Furthermore, the institution has established clear policies within a program-specific manual, which includes comprehensive evaluation systems. Residents benefit from a rich educational environment featuring regular lectures, conferences, workshops, and diverse educational activities, with weekly didactic sessions forming a cornerstone of the program.
Program Duration
This is a three-year (36 months) program, commencing after graduation from the School of Medicine.
Accreditation Status
The program holds accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), with the ID: 120- 11- 00- 743, signifying its adherence to national standards for graduate medical education.
Program Size and Structure
The program adopts a structure of 4-4-4, indicating the number of residents in each year of training, fostering a close-knit and collaborative learning environment.
Block Schedule: Rotations Overview
The curriculum is carefully structured with block rotations across the three years to provide diverse clinical experiences:
| PGY1 Rotations | Block | PGY 2 Rotations | Block | PGY3 Rotations | Block |
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| Inpatient Medicine | 3 | Inpatient Medicine | 3 | Inpatient Medicine | 2 |
| Behavioral Health | 1 | Obstetrics & Women’s Health Inpatient | 1 | Orthopedics | 2 |
| Pediatric Outpatient | 1 | Pediatric Outpatient | 1 | Pediatric Inpatient | 2 |
| Obstetrics & Women’s Health Outpatient | 1 | Pediatric Emergency | 1 | Dermatology | 1 |
| Obstetrics & Women’s Health Inpatient | 1 | Emergency | 1 | Subspecialty | 1 |
| Emergency | 1 | General Surgery | 1 | Community Medicine | 1 |
| ICU | 1 | Community Medicine | 1 | Family Medicine | 1 |
| Family Medicine | 1 | Subspecialty | 1 | Elective | 2 |
| Geriatric | 1 | Elective | 2 | ||
| Health Systems Management | 1 |
This structured block schedule ensures residents gain comprehensive exposure to various medical specialties throughout their residency.
Comprehensive Curriculum Components
The curriculum is meticulously designed to fulfill all requirements set forth by the ACGME and the American Board of Family Medicine, featuring key educational components:
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Clearly Defined Educational Goals: Overall educational goals are accessible to both faculty and residents, ensuring transparency and alignment in training objectives.
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Competency-Based Rotations: Each rotation is designed with competency-based goals and objectives specific to each educational level. These are provided to residents and faculty annually, in written or electronic format, ensuring clear expectations and learning targets.
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Longitudinal Curriculum: This critical component includes:
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Weekly Didactic Sessions: Regular sessions to reinforce knowledge and introduce new concepts.
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Community Medicine Rotation: Dedicated time to understand and engage with community health needs.
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Health Systems Management Rotation: Training in the broader aspects of healthcare delivery and management.
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NeighborhoodHELP Program / FIU – Home Visits: Unique experiences in community engagement and home-based care.
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Continuity Clinics, Family Medicine Practice (FMP) Sites: Residents gain practical experience at various sites, including significant engagement with Borinquen Health Care Center locations:
- Borinquen Health Care Center (Main Office): A central site for comprehensive family medicine training.
- Borinquen North Miami Geriatric Center: Specialized training in geriatric care within the Borinquen network.
- Borinquen West Dade Center: Further opportunities for diverse patient populations and healthcare settings under the Borinquen umbrella.
The time commitment to these continuity clinics increases with each PGY level, starting from half a day per week in PGY-1 to three half-days per week in PGY-3, ensuring progressive responsibility and patient care experience.
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Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum: In partnership with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s (ACLM), the program offers access to a Lifestyle Medicine curriculum. Completion of this curriculum enables residents to pursue the Lifestyle Medicine Board Exam post-graduation, adding a valuable dimension to their family medicine expertise.
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Robust Clinical Resources
Residents have access to a wide array of clinical resources to support their training:
- Electronic Medical Records System: Integrated inpatient/outpatient system for efficient patient management and data access.
- Dedicated Clinical Space: Well-equipped exam rooms, lab areas, and necessary medical equipment.
- Professional Memberships: AAFP and AMA memberships to support professional development and access to resources.
- Quality Improvement Curriculum: Institute of Health Innovation (IHI) Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Curriculum to foster skills in healthcare improvement.
- Digital Library Access: Through Nova Southeastern University, residents have access to PubMed and UpToDate, essential for evidence-based practice.
- STFM Curriculum: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) curriculum resources to enhance teaching and learning.
- Lifestyle Medicine Curriculum Resources: Comprehensive resources supporting the Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum.
This Family Medicine Residency Program, with its strong affiliation with Borinquen Health Care Center Inc Program sites, offers a comprehensive and enriching training environment for future family medicine physicians. The program’s emphasis on community engagement, longitudinal learning, and access to diverse clinical settings ensures graduates are well-prepared to meet the evolving healthcare needs of diverse populations.
