Board Review Individualized Learning Plan E-Curriculum:
The Stony Brook Med-Peds program has enhanced the unique educational needs with online e-curricula to complement the clinical experiences here at Stony Brook University. These include the use of PediaLink and the PREP curriculum, the PEAC Internal Medicine Curriculum, Yale Outpatient Medicine Curriculum, CAPC and the Palliative Care Online Curriculum, and the Caring with Compassion Online Curriculum for At-Risk Vulnerable Populations. Given the unique time demands and constraints but recognizing the educational needs of the med-peds residents, we believe that the use of these online curricula enhances our resident’s experiences and improves the educational value.
Med-Peds Ambulatory Rotation:
The Med-Peds ambulatory rotation is designed to enhance the outpatient experiences needed for the well-rounded Med-Peds residents. We are proud of the mix of private practice, academic practice, and specialty clinics that are included in the Ambulatory rotation. The Med-Peds Ambulatory Rotation is scheduled during the first, second, and fourth year, and includes:
- Med-Peds Private Practice: Med-Peds residents will rotate through two MP private practice offices – the Port Jeff Medical Care with our former Co-Director of the Medicine-Pediatrics program, Dr. Robert Mormando, as well as a former graduate of the Med-Peds program, Dr. Michael Rodriguez and All-Inclusive Primary Care in Smithtown with Dr. Gagandeep Gill and Dr. Alexea Gaffney.
- Stony Brook Med-Peds Clinic: Our new Med-Peds Clinic with Dr. Tolentino and Dr. Feld here at Stony Brook will provide a unique academic Med-Peds practice experience, including the care of complex pediatric patients transitioning to Adult Care.
- Specialty Clinic Experiences: Based upon each resident’s individualized learning plan, additional experiences will be included such as Hospice and Palliative Care, Dermatology, Sports Medicine, PM and R, Adult CF Clinic, Physical therapy, and other specialty clinic. These are tailored to the educational and career needs of each resident.
- Intern Immersion: The Med-Peds Ambulatory Rotation is specifically designed after the first switch to provide additional support as our residents make the first “big switch,” with additional simulation time, additional workshops to assist with the big switch, and dedicated time to focus on developing skills with professionalism, quality improvement, and evidence based medicine.
- Workshops: One-on-one workshops to assist with evidence based medicine, high value care, and quality improvement skills are also included in the second and fourth year curriculum, conducted by our APD Dr. Tracey Spinnato and our PD, Dr. Tolentino.
Procedural Training:
- New "state-of-the-art" Simulation Center
- Lumbar Puncture training program
- Suturing workshop
- Splinting and Casting workshop
- Ultrasound guided procedures (IVs, central lines, paracentesis, ect.)
- Bedside ECHO
- Well woman exams
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Developmental Screening
- Immnizations
Individualized Curriculum
To tailor the curricular experiences of our med-peds residents, we have created three curricular tracks for the third and fourth year designed to better facilitate our resident’s individualized learning plans and tailor-made residency program. As residents enter the each track, we are able to schedule residents for at least 2 rotations on internal medicine and 2 rotations on pediatrics that are back-up free, to allow for maximum clinical experiences and mentorship time with faculty. In addition, we use the tracks to tailor the experiences of the Med-Peds Ambulatory Rotation to the educational needs of the resident.
Med-Peds Advisor Program
The purpose of the advisor program is to assist med-peds residents with the unique academic and career advising for the combined residency program. The intent is to create as a longitudinal relationship for all four years of residency, and to help with counseling and monitoring of academic progress. Advisors meet with med-peds residents two to three times per year to provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching.
