Goals and Objectives
Program Mission
The mission of the Johnson City Family Medicine Residency Program is to provide community-focused medical education and evidence-based, patient-centered care, improve the health of rural southern Appalachia and advance scholarly investigation.
Program Goals
Residents in the Johnson City Family Medicine Residency Program will:
- Provide evidence-based, patient-centered medical care
- Thrive in a changing medical environment
- Engage in lifelong learning
- Participate in scholarly activity
- Maintain personal and professional wellness
Educational Experiences
Residents participate in an individualized educational program designed to meet their long-term career goals. Elective opportunities are available to support individual interests.
Graduates of the program will demonstrate competency in the six ACGME core areas.
ACGME Core Competencies
Graduates of the program will demonstrate competency in the following areas:
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Medical Knowledge
- A broad spectrum of clinical disorders seen in family medicine
- Age-appropriate screening recommendations and preventive services
- Current medical literature and evolving standards of care
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Patient Care
- Provide compassionate, appropriate and effective patient care
- Promote health maintenance and disease prevention
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Professionalism
- Demonstrate ethical principles in patient care
- Show sensitivity and responsiveness to diverse patient populations
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Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
- Evaluate patient care practices
- Incorporate evidence-based medicine into clinical decision-making
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Interpresonal and Communication Skills
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare teams
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Systems-Based Practice
- Demonstrate awareness of and responsiveness to the healthcare system
- Use system resources effectively to provide optimal care