Residency Highlights
Nationally Recognized Department
For 15 years, a U.S. News and World Report survey of medical faculty has rated us
among the top three family medicine programs.
Best of Both Worlds
Family medicine residency at MU is an academic program that blends the best of University
and community-based training. Residents learn from outstanding teachers and by accessing
the latest resources and technology at the University, and they gain autonomy by providing
patient care under the guidance of faculty in our community practices.
The Partnership
The partnership is a unique aspect of our residency. Residents work with the same partner
for three years. Partners learn from each other and provide each other emotional and
professional support. The partnership is an excellent model for future practice. In
addition, it allows residents increased clinic time and more flexible call schedules.
Individualized Pathways
We offer individualized Pathways that allow residents to target specific interests and
skills. In these Pathways residents work with a faculty member who is a specialist in the
chosen field. We offer Pathways in the following areas: Geriatrics, Obstetrics, Rural
Medicine, Research/Academics, Sports Medicine, and there is an option to create Pathways in other areas.
Strong Faculty Support
Residents grow personally and professionally as faculty provide them ongoing feedback during
rotations and meet with them for regular advising sessions. Close faculty-resident
relationships develop and contribute to the congeniality that characterizes MU family medicine.
Weekly Didactics
Residents meet every Tuesday afternoon. This starts with a resident meeting, where lunch is
provided. There are then department-sponsored teaching sessions that cover a diverse mix of
topics relating to primary care. Residents benefit from the interactive, hands-on training they
receive at these sessions. Ask about our Theme Days when you come to visit!
An Enhanced Residency
Our residency is supported - not opposed - by residents from other University departments.
Professional, collegial relations are fostered as residents from different specialties learn
from each other. Other departments consult us to manage their complicated patients.
Resident-Focused Program
Our program is resident-focused and dynamic. While maintaining our vision and principles, we seek
continuous improvement based on resident feedback. In addition, residents play a major role in
program development and serve alongside faculty on department committees.
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Columbia, a college community of 90,000, consistently has made Money magazine's Top 20 Places to Live list.
For more information, please e-mail Blair Harris:
resident@health.missouri.edu