Primary Care Track
The Primary Care Track (PCT) is designed for residents passionate about ambulatory medicine, health equity, and community-focused care. It offers enhanced continuity with patients and mentors, expanded outpatient experiences, and tailored guidance for careers in primary care.
Primary Care Track residents benefit from additional ambulatory blocks that support progressive panel growth, replacing select traditional inpatient rotations with enriched outpatient experiences tailored to primary care training. The curriculum includes curated electives aligned with primary care interests, involvement in community outreach, and expanded research opportunities in health equity and community health.
This track does not have a separate application from our categorical program (same NRMP code 1328140C0), and interested applicants should apply after they have matched.
Track progression
PGY-1 year:
- Follows the standard residency template with one elective
- Early access to mentors in primary care, population health, health equity, and quality improvement
- Longitudinal participation in key activities: Resident Advisory Board (RAB), General Internal Medicine Interest Group (GIMIG), and PCT social events
PGY-2 year:
- Two dedicated ambulatory clinic blocks with consistent half-day clinic schedules, which continue in year three
- Weekly mentorship from PCT clinical faculty
- In-basket pairing with another PCT resident for collaborative outpatient support
PGY-3 year:
- Support for job applications, interviews, and career planning from primary care mentors
My experience in the primary care track has been pivotal in preparing me for a community practice career. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, blending a strong inpatient foundation with exceptional outpatient training. I've had opportunities to develop skills in high-impact areas of care, including outpatient procedures, women’s health, and dermatology. Equally impactful was the mentorship from faculty, whose guidance and support shaped my training and continue to guide my development.
Kayla Finnegan, M.D.