Procedures

Procedure Opportunities

Core Experiences

All residents will have the following procedural training experiences.

  • Hands-on instruction for all outpatient procedures common to Family Medicine, including skin biopsy, joint injections, IUD and Nexplanon placement and removal, endometrial biopsy, colposcopy, Vasectomy, Labor and delivery procedures (Amniotomy, FSE, IUPC, perineal repair), and toenail removal during PGY1 didactics.
  • Perform numerous Nexplanon placements during PGY1 OB rotation.
  • Perform numerous infant circumcisions during PGY1 well baby nursery rotation.
  • Perform numerous joint injections during PGY2 sports med rotation.
  • Perform numerous skin procedures during PGY2 dermatology rotation.
  • Procedure clinics with FM faculty (Drs. Vukelic and Moreno) during Surgery rotation.
  • Procedures with own continuity patients during continuity clinics throughout residency, under supervision of Family Medicine faculty.

Additional Opportunities

For residents with increased interest in procedural training, the following supplemental educational activities are available.

  • Extra vasectomy clinic with Dr. Brian Vukelic.
  • Extra colposcopy clinic with Dr. Eli Moreno.
  • Elective rotation: CHC call (OB deliveries, C-sections).
  • Elective rotation: inpatient IM procedures (requires advanced planning).
  • Teach hands-on procedural skills during your PGY3 year for PGY1 didactic series.