Longitudinal curriculum
Learn about our inpatient and OB experiences
Resident curriculum leads
Rob Jones, MD
robert.g1.jones@kp.org
The Kaiser Permanente Family Medicine Residency is a pioneer in the implementation of Clinic First residency training. Our model of training centers on outpatient training with recurring interludes of OB, inpatient medicine, pediatrics, and specialty care. This training provides consistent pace of learning and building of skills and demonstrates real-life practice of family medicine. As a result, our graduates are prepared to practice anywhere and transform primary care in the communities they join.
Resident-driven learning is emphasized with training tailored around individual professional interests. Residents select how to use elective time, which is scheduled throughout each of the three years. During the second and third years, residents plan for a four-week away rotation.
There are two continuity clinics located in Capitol Hill and Burien. Each year four residents match at Capitol Hill and two residents at Burien. OB and inpatient medicine training takes place at Swedish Medical Center while working with Kaiser Permanente attendings. Residents complete electives within the Kaiser Permanente system.
Didactics and conferences
Residents attend weekly didactic teaching on Wednesday afternoons. During didactics, core family-medicine teaching is provided in addition to hosting guest speakers such as specialists. Anti-racism sessions led by Residency Promoting Inclusion Diversity and Equity occur on a monthly basis. We also hold procedure workshops. To support resident wellness, Balint group and check-ins are held monthly.