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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Family & Community Medicine

Curriculum

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Delnor residents will learn directly from attending physicians in inpatient and outpatient settings. Weekly conferences cover a broad range of topics that span the full-spectrum of family medicine. Residents will have exposure to ambulatory procedures in teaching workshops and clinic. In addition, our residents participate in small-group learning where the emphasis is on scholarly activity, quality improvement and population heath. Residents also participate in hospital and clinic grand rounds and journal club.

Unique Curriculum Highlights

Team Time

Held every Friday morning, these sessions are geared towards learning the “how” and “why” of medicine that are sometimes overlooked in traditional biomedical teaching. Below are some examples of the topics we cover throughout the year.

  • Integrative Medicine and Wellness (Narrative Medicine, diet and nutrition, complementary and alternative medicine)
  • Community Medicine and Public Health
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (LGBTQIA, unconscious bias & cultural competence training)
  • Career Development (CV writing, professional membership benefits, Interpreting Financials)
  • Health Systems Management (EPIC training, Quality Measures, Medicare/Medicaid, Billing and Coding, Monthly RMG Staff Meeting)
  • Professional Development (leadership, how to give feedback, how to teach, contract negotiations, etc.)
  • Scholarship and Quality Improvement (RedCap, eIRB, literature review, epidemiology & more)

Clinical Scholars Program

These two-year certificate programs are offered through Northwestern and are available to all McGaw residents of every specialty.  All Delnor residents are encouraged to apply, and schedules are protected to allow full engagement in these learning opportunities.  More information can be found at McGaw Clinical Scholars Programs.

Integrative Medicine

Residents are able to complete the world-renowned certificate program in Integrative Medicine offered through the University of Arizona. This program is completed virtually and asynchronous, allowing residents to progress at their own pace. All costs are covered by the residency program.