Sites/Locations

  • Two Family Medicine clinics for broad-based experience, both on the Via Christi Regional Medical Center campuses
  • Convenient locations to both hospitals; helpful staff, spacious waiting areas.
  • A brand new clinic on the St. Francis campus
  • Good computer systems with full Internet access.
  • Electronic Health record for all patient encounters.
  • V-Tel compressed video system allows the two clinics to share noon conferences and other educational opportunities.
  • Residents trained on colposcope, LEEP and OB ultrasound (including 3-D Volusan machine).
  • The on site presence of a “Dysplasia Clinic” which provides comprehensive treatment of cervical dysplasia from colposcopy to LEEP. The clinic is a state wide referral source for dysplasia treatment.
  • Sports Medicine and Osteopathic Manual Manipulation Clinics.
  • Patient load increases as residents gain clinical skills.
    • First year: residents see patients two half-days per week
    • Second year: three half-days per week
    • Third year: three half-days per week
  • Patient mix is very diverse.
  • Wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Employees of large industries such as Boeing and Cessna
  • Various managed care programs, Medicaid and Medicare
  • Continuity of care is stressed. Patients are encouraged to follow-up with residents.
  • Supervising physician available at all times for consultation and teaching; faculty members supervises procedures.