At the IU School of Medicine Family Medicine Residency at IU Health Arnett program, we pride ourselves on the content, structure and continuous improvement of our education content.
One of the most exciting and unique aspects of the IU School of Medicine Family Medicine Residency at Indiana University Health Arnett is our longitudinal approach to family medicine education. We acknowledged early on that residents must have an ongoing exposure to specialty topics and experiences to allow for retention and application of the knowledge obtained. Learning experiences that are done longitudinally include cardiology, dermatology, behavioral health, gynecology, outpatient pediatrics, radiology/POCUS, sports medicine/orthopedics and care of older adults.
Along with understanding the unique benefit this type of curriculum provides, we also appreciate that certain experiences must be conducted as a continuous, traditional block. These include inpatient adult, pediatric, and obstetric rotations. Therefore, our curriculum is presented as blocks, with certain blocks designated as longitudinal blocks.
We value creating a welcoming environment for patients, learners and each other. Quarterly training workshops invest in the personal and professional development of faculty, residents, medical students and staff.