Pathway Opportunities

Resident Opportunities

Our residents have the opportunity to participate in our four specialty tracks during the course of their residency:

Research mentor/capstone project
Protected time 1/2 day/week
Submit manuscript for publication
Present at a national conference
AAP - Rehab Medicine Scientist Training Program or U of U Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (50% employee discount on tuition)

Monthly Journal Club
Teaching assessments
Education session presentations (Med Student Interest Group, Nursing, Therapy Services)
Senior capstone

The LMRC is a comprehensive, flexible curriculum that prepares residents to make evidence-based, lifestyle behavior interventions
Educational component: 40 hours of interactive virtual didactic material along with 60 hours of application activities designed to be completed over a one-to-three year time period
Practicum component includes 400 lifestyle medicine-related patient encounters and 10 hours of (Intensive) Therapeutic Change (ITLC or TLC) program experience
Upon completion of both the educational and practicum components of the curriculum, residents will be qualified for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (ABLM) certification exam

Organize activities to build an inclusive culture and celebrate diversity within our Department
Focus is on addressing health inequities in our community
Organize Community outreach activities
Attend Leadership Conferences and participate in monthly meetings with Leaders in the Office of Health Equity Diversity and Inclusion