FAQs

What are the strengths of the program?

There are so many great things about our program (honestly, we could go on all day), but by far, our biggest strength are the people. Every member of the Great team - from our residents and office staff to our faculty and program consultants - is full of the same passion and drive to take care of each other and our patients. We are invested in partnering with our patients to improve their health outcomes and help them live their most fulfilled lives. At Grant, we also have an incredible alumni network who remain invested in the residents’ experiences and successes after graduation. We also have a faculty who role model lifelong learning and utilize evidence based practices in their patient care and curriculum development.

What are some areas for improvement in the residency?

We are always striving to be the best versions of ourselves. Our residents and team members have many ways in which to provide feedback and input on things to change. Some of the initiatives that we are working on (1) developing an equity lens and applying it to all of our policies and protocols, (2) conducting a wellness needs assessment for our team members and addressing these needs, and (3) renovating our resident workspace in the hospital.

What support systems are in place for residents?

All residents are paired with one of our core faculty as a formal advisor. Advisors meet with residents periodically to review goals/educational objectives and provide support. Residents are also assigned a mentor based on the resident’s interests and priorities. We have access to many health and wellbeing resources through OhioHealth and protect time for residents to attend appointments/therapy sessions, as needed. Additionally, there are monthly support groups and class blocks during which residents are able to spend time with their classmates. Interns have supervision from senior residents and faculty in the inpatient and outpatient arenas. We work to provide a work environment and culture in which our residents can grow and be challenged, while knowing that they are valued and that their needs also deserve time and investment.

What is your patient population?  

We care for a diverse patient panel and strive to provide equitable care for all of our patients each and every day. Our patients are amazing, and we are so grateful to be able to partner with them in their health. If you are interested in any specific breakdown in demographics regarding our patients or the care that we provide, please reach out to us, so we can provide you with that information.

What if I don't want to do OB or hospital medicine after residency?

We recruit and train individuals with a wide variety of interests. Ultimately, our goal is to train family medicine physicians who can provide high quality, comprehensive care that meets the needs of the patients and community with which they work. Most of our residents pursue ambulatory-based care after graduation, and the full spectrum training during residency provides them the skillset to appropriately triage acute patients, engage in unique job opportunities, and subspecialize as they wish. We're proud of all of our graduates, no matter what type of practice style suits them. We also believe that residency is an optimal time to be curious about job options, explore opportunities, and engage with an alumni network who have had the ability to pursue a variety of careers in medicine because of their training at Grant.

How can be I maintain my interest in XYZ during residency?

One of the wonderful things about Family Medicine is the endless opportunity to find meaning in multiple aspects of healthcare. We recognize that many students match into Family Medicine with unique interests, such as reproductive health, advocacy, or LGBTQ+ care, and we believe that those passions are an important part of the residency experience. In addition to opportunities to give presentations and engage in community work, our residents have elective time that they can design to obtain extra exposure and training in aspects of Family Medicine that they want to pursue. Our Areas of Concentration also allow residents to have a true longitudinal curriculum that provides growth over the entire three years.

What is your policy on the COVID vaccine?

Trainees follow the health and safety guidelines of OhioHealth, including compliance with required vaccines.