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Family Medicine residency curriculum

Adventist Health Glendale, Family Medicine Program Curriculum

PGY 1
 		PGY 2
 		PGY 3
 
* (Adventist Health Physicians Network Glendale Family Medicine Clinic -11 weeks) 
 		* (Adventist Health Physicians Network Glendale Family Medicine Clinic -13 weeks)
 		* (Adventist Health Physicians Network Glendale Family Medicine Clinic -13 weeks)
 
Intro to Residency-4 weeks
 		Peds ER – 4 + 2 weeks 
 		Geriatrics -3+1 weeks 
 
Adult Inpatient service Day- 6 +2 weeks
 		Ob/Pop Health – 3+1 weeks 
 		**Adult Inpatient Day Sr– 6+2 weeks
 
Adult Inpatient service Nights -6 weeks
 		GYN/HSM – 3+1weeks
 		Adult Inpatient Night– 4 weeks
 
Cardiology-3+1 weeks
 		Inpatient Service - 4 weeks
 		**Clinic Senior- 6+2 weeks 
 
Peds Inpatient – 3+1 weeks
 		**Hospitalist- 6 weeks
 		HIV-1 week
 
Obstetrics -3+1 weeks 
 		Geriatrics/Palliative Care – 3+1 weeks
 		Community Medicine – 2+1 weeks 
 
Outpatient Pediatrics -6+2 weeks
 		Scholarly Projects – 1 week
 		Substance Abuse/Pain Management/Rheum-3+1 weeks 
 
Orthopedics/Sport Med-3+1 weeks
 		Mental Health/Derm-3+1 weeks 
 		Elective- 18 weeks (11+6) 
 
Surgery/Radiology-3+1 weeks
 		ICU - 2 +1 weeks 
 		Vacation-3 weeks
 
Nursery – 1+1 weeks
 		Adult ER – 3+1 week 
 		 
Vacation-3 weeks
 		Elective- 8 (4+4) weeks 
 		 
 Vacation-3 weeks
 		 

*FMC continuity of care weeks is integrated into all rotations using a 3+1 model, occurring every fourth week.

**To cover the entire year 2nd and 3rd year residents may have an additional week of adult inpatient, hospitalist or FMC senior rotations.

Longitudinal curriculum

At Adventist Health Glendale Family Medicine Residency Program, our longitudinal curriculum ensures residents receive continuous, integrated training across core areas of family medicine. These experiences span the full three years of residency, reinforcing clinical skills, and preparing residents for independent practice.

Curriculum components include:

  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Behavioral Health
  • Continuity Obstetrics
  • Cultural Competency
  • Ethics in Medicine
  • Outpatient Continuity Clinic
  • Health Systems Management
  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Population & Community Health
  • Outpatient Procedures
  • Scholarly & Research Activity
  • Sports Medicine
  • Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Care
  • Resident Wellness & Resilience
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

These longitudinal threads are embedded across rotations and supported by faculty mentorship, didactic sessions, and hands-on experiences.

Specialty tracks

We offer advanced training opportunities through structured specialty tracks designed to match your professional goals and passions. Each track includes mentorship, focused electives, and project work.

Available Tracks:

  • The Dr. Janet A. Cunningham Underserved Medicine Track
    Gain expertise in caring for vulnerable populations in medically underserved areas.
  • Academic Faculty Development Track
    Explore teaching, curriculum development, and medical education scholarships.
  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Track
    Develop advanced ultrasound skills with direct clinical applications.
  • Lifestyle Medicine Track (Board Certification Option Available)
    Focus on evidence-based approaches to chronic disease prevention and reversal through nutrition, exercise, sleep, and behavioral change.

Each track offers customized electives and longitudinal mentorship designed to deepen expertise, foster leadership, and support career pathways in both academic and community settings.

Continuity clinic

Our residency operates on a Modified Clinic-First Model with a 3+1 schedule of three weeks of core rotations followed by one dedicated week in the continuity clinic. To ensure meaningful patient-provider relationships and ongoing care, residents are also scheduled for one continuity clinic session during most rotation weeks outside of the dedicated clinic week. This structure allows residents to build and maintain their own patient panels while developing competence in outpatient family medicine.

Curriculum strengths

Residents benefit from exposure to a wide range of in-office specialty clinics and services, including:

  • Dermatologic Procedures
  • Pediatrics
  • Psychiatry
  • Orthopedics
  • Women’s Health
  • Palliative Care

Additionally, residents train alongside compassionate, team-based nursing and ancillary staff who foster a supportive learning environment.

Serving a diverse community

Our Glendale-based clinic proudly serves a richly diverse patient population, including individuals from:

  • Latino
  • Armenian
  • Korean
  • Filipino and many other cultural backgrounds.

This diversity strengthens clinical training and enhances cultural competency as a core part of our curriculum.

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