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Program Strengths

Key Strengths of the Med/Peds Program

  • Established in 1967 as one of the original two Med/Peds programs in the United States
  • Broad and complete support from two strong departments, each with its own high-quality categorical residency program
  • A combined-trained program director
  • A newly designed and renovated combined ambulatory training site with outstanding staff
  • A fifth-year chief resident dedicated to the specific needs of the Med/Peds residents
  • Balanced clinical experiences in both university and community hospitals
  • A diverse group of energetic, friendly, intelligent residents with wonderful senses of humor
  • Flexibility of electives and elective scheduling
  • A humane and collegial training environment which is responsive to each resident's particular needs
  • A vibrant, livable, and culturally rich community which employs at least 15 combined-trained physicians as role models and mentors