Residency Highlights

Resident as Teacher

Acknowledging the Latin etymology of "doctor", the program expects residents to develop effective teaching skills. At our annual resident retreats, didactic sessions aimed at reviewing teaching techniques and methods for effective delivery of feedback to all learner groups are discussed. Directly observed resident work rounds conducted by program leadership, provide an opportunity to assess teaching in action. The recently established Fantasy Teaching Leagues have served to infuse enthusiasm into the teaching process. The Arnold P. Gold foundation honors the efforts of our best resident teachers on an annual basis.

Medical students are a constant presence on the wards and in the clinics at RWJUH and UMCP. Second year students learn physical diagnosis skills, third year students complete clinical clerkships, and fourth year students serve as sub-interns. In addition to learning the science of medicine, ideal professional values, attitudes and behaviors are influenced and nurtured by our resident role models.