We are thrilled to present the latest addition to our program – the Primary Care Track!
Our mission is straightforward, yet profoundly impactful, to offer you a glimpse into the exciting opportunities that await in the field of primary care. This initiative is designed to empower residents and prepare them for dynamic primary care careers.
Residents in our primary care track will work clinic alternating weeks, one full clinic day each week, in the following two settings: our Resident Continuity Clinic and Wellstar Primary Care Clinic in suburban Marietta. They also have more outpatient focused curriculum during their 2nd and 3rd year of training. They will get to work with their assigned community mentors in primary care.
At Wellstar, we go the extra mile to support residents who commit to remaining within our system. Given the size of the Wellstar system, there are numerous job opportunities available in favorable locations across our Atlanta suburbs and surrounding rural areas.
Discover the rewarding facets of primary care, as we foster enduring patient relationships, close-knit professional communities and sustainable work-life balance.
Beyond personal fulfillment, joining the ranks of primary care providers addresses a pressing societal need. The noted physician shortage in primary care means that many patients in our communities struggle to access essential healthcare services.
Thank you for considering our program and exploring the exciting possibilities that a career in primary care can offer. We are eager to welcome those who share our passion and vision on this fulfilling journey.
Rotation Schedule
Rotation | PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 |
Inpatient Wards | 4-5 months | 3 months | 3 months |
Ambulatory Medicine | 2 months | 2 months | 2 months |
Medical/Cardiac Care Units | 2 months | 2 months | 1 month |
Night Float/Procedures | 1 month | 2 months | 1 month |
Individualized Educational Experience | – | 2-3 months | 5 months |
Neurology | 2-4 weeks | – | – |
Emergency Medicine | 2-4 weeks | – | – |
Geriatrics | – | 2-4 weeks | – |
Vacation* | 3 weeks | 3 weeks | 3 weeks |
*All residents are granted additional 5 days off during the winter holidays
Educational Conferences
Our didactic curriculum provides opportunities for residents to augment their clinical experience and perfect their public-speaking skills. These are considered protected times to maximize education.
Grand Rounds
Internal medicine grand rounds is held on Thursdays from 7 am – 8 am. Featured speakers include faculty from Wellstar and other regional and national institutions. Nationally- recognized faculty are invited to present as part of the Visiting Professor Lecture series.
Noon Conferences
Lectures are typically held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Our didactic curriculum covers a broad range of topics in general internal medicine and subspecialties. The following conferences occur during the noon hour throughout the year- Morbidity, Mortality, and Improvement (MM&I), Quality Improvement Projects (QuIPs), Guidelines Review, Journal Club, and Scholarly Topic Presentation (STP).
Board Review Series
Led by the Chief residents, our interactive board review sessions occur at noon throughout the week. Residents review high-yield board topics and answer ABIM-style questions.
Intern Report
This conference is held on Mondays and Fridays from 1pm -2pm. Medical students and housestaff discuss cases presented by interns and generate evidence-based differential diagnoses. These engaging discussions are facilitated by the chiefs and upper-level residents.
Ambulatory Morning Report
Residents assigned to ambulatory rotations meet on Monday and Wednesday mornings to discuss outpatient cases and review MKSAP questions.
Social Determinants of Health Curriculum
It is our mission to train physicians who understand how the social determinants of health (SDOH) impact the populations whom they serve. Residents are taught to screen their patients for issues related to SDOH and educated on how to address those needs. In addition, they volunteer in the community during the ambulatory rotation.
Our residents are encouraged to enhance their clinical skills by engaging in scholarly activities. They present clinical vignettes, quality improvement projects, and original research at local, regional, and national meetings. Manuscript publications are strongly encouraged. Faculty mentors, program leaders, and the GME department provide guidance to the residents throughout the process.