Rural Track Curriculum
Curriculum At-A-Glance
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-1 Rotations | Duration | Setting |
---|---|---|
Bootcamp | 4 weeks | Upstate |
Internal Medicine | ||
General Medicine | 8 weeks | Upstate |
ICU | 4 weeks | VA |
Pediatrics | ||
Pediatrics Emergency | 4 weeks | Upstate |
Medicine | ||
Inpatient Pediatrics | 4 weeks | Upstate |
Outpatient Pediatrics | 4 weeks | Upstate |
Newborn | 4 weeks | Upstate |
Orthopedics | 4 weeks | Upstate |
Dermatology | 4 weeks | Upstate |
Geriatrics | 2 weeks | Upstate |
Surgery | 2 weeks | VA |
Elective* | 4 weeks |
PGY-2 Rotations
PGY-2 Rotations | Duration | Setting |
---|---|---|
Internal Medicine | ||
General Medicine | 8 weeks | ACH |
ICU | 2 weeks | ACH |
Obstetrics | 4 weeks | Upstate |
Behavioral Health | 4 weeks | ACH/EH |
Emergency Medicine | 4 weeks | ACH |
Sports Medicine | 4 weeks | ACH |
Women's Health | 4 weeks | ACH |
Addiction Medicine | 4 weeks | EH |
Cardiology | 4 weeks | ACH |
Pulmonology | 4 weeks | ACH |
Geriatrics | 4 weeks | ACH |
Community Medicine | 2 weeks | ACH |
Rheumatology | 2 weeks | Upstate |
Radiology | 2 weeks | ACH |
Elective* | 8 weeks |
PGY-3 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations | Duration | Setting |
---|---|---|
Internal Medicine | ||
General Medicine | 8 weeks | ACH |
ICU | 2 weeks | ACH |
Behavioral Health | 4 weeks | ACH/EH |
Emergency Medicine | 4 weeks | ACH/UC |
Pediatric Outpatient | 4 weeks | Upstate |
Selective | ||
Endocrinology | 2 weeks | ACH |
Gastroenterology | 2 weeks | ACH |
Urology | 2 weeks | ACH |
Pain Managment | 2 weeks | ACH |
Ophthalmology | 2 weeks | ACH |
Neurology | 2 weeks | ACH |
Practice Management | 2 weeks | ACH/EH |
Elective* | 12 weeks |
Locations:
Upstate – Upstate University Hospital, Upstate Community Campus, and affiliated offices
ACH – Auburn Community Hospital and affiliated offices
VA – Syracuse VA Medical Center
EH – East Hill Medical Center, FQHC located in Auburn, NY
*Electives: A total of 24 weeks over 3 years in which residents have the opportunity to pursue their individual areas of interest. Residents may choose to do elective time in Syracuse or Auburn, with the potential to explore other healthcare in other rural settings. Upstate has established teaching relationships with healthcare providers in many rural communities through the RMED program, which provides rural training for medical students. At least 50% of all electives are in Auburn or another rural setting. Rural track residents work with both an Upstate-based advisor and an Auburn-based advisor who are dedicated to their personal growth and development.
Curriculum Highlights
PGY1
- Primarily at SUNY Upstate in Syracuse
- Some rotations in Syracuse VA Medical Center
- Experience Team Based Care environment in Out-patient clinic
- No electives in first year
- 20 vacation days
PGY 2/3
- Primarily at Auburn Community Hospital
- Option for four four-week electives in two years (50% elective time: rural)
- Wide range of rotations to experience full scope of physician practice while promoting community engagement with a longitudinal curriculum
- Bi-directional Educational Curriculum with SUNY Upstate Family Medicine Residency
- Geriatrics longitudinal curriculum at Finger Lakes Center for Living
- 20 vacation days