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Residency Didactics

The resident didactic and seminar schedule is designed to complement and expand on the knowledge gained through the residency curriculum, assure that relevant subjects in public health and general preventive medicine are addressed, and prepare residents for the independent practice of public health and general preventive medicine.

The didactic and seminar schedule includes the following activities:

  • Weekly – Faculty- and resident-led lectures and/or case studies
  • Weekly – ABPM board review
  • Monthly – Clinical guideline presentations and School of Population Health Grand Rounds
  • Quarterly – Ethics and professionalism case studies and/or journal club
  • Annually – USPSTF Critical Review (PGY-3 residents only)

Board Review

Weekly board review sessions are incorporated into the didactic curriculum to help residents prepare for the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) board examination.

Residents receive access to a variety of review materials to support their preparation and develop personal study notes, including:

  • BoardVitals
  • DataChem
  • Board Review in Preventive Medicine and Public Health by G. Schwaid
  • Jekel's Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health

Residents also have ample time to prepare for the In-Service Training Examination during July and August of each year.

Topics for Discussion

Topics for discussion during the weekly lectures include:

  • Coalition skill building
  • Communication skills
  • Chronic diseases of public health significance
  • Environmental health
  • Epidemiology and surveillance
  • Health systems management and administration
  • Infectious diseases of public health significance
  • Injury prevention
  • Public health preparedness and emergency preparedness
  • Public health overview
  • Quality improvement skills

Participation in School of Population Health Grand Rounds is also required of all residents. Residents are encouraged to participate in other grand rounds and educational opportunities offered by UMMC, such as Family Medicine Grand Rounds.