In addition, Dermatology residency training and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery fellowships are offered within the division. We remain committed to education as an integral part of our overall mission. The training programs in medicine and medicine/pediatrics are based at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. The patient population served by this facility, is exceptional and represents a unique educational opportunity. Patients’ clinical problems vary from common primary care issues to uncommon rare tertiary care problems providing an ideal setting for residency training. The diseases that you will manage and treat as a resident are the disorders that you will manage as an internist or sub-specialist following completion of your training. There is considerable flexibility in the residency training program in medicine. Residents may choose to pursue a traditional categorical curriculum while options exist to tailor the curriculum to your specific needs that may include primary care, hospitalist care, or a sub-specialty interest. The curriculum emphasizes professional growth and development with specific objectives for each rotation, development of specific clinical competencies, resident responsibility, and professionalism. All of the staff within the Division of Medicine are full time employed physicians who are committed to the educational mission. One of the primary reasons that physicians have become a part of the Division of Medicine and the health system is their interest in teaching and their overall commitment to education. The staff is readily available at all times within the medical center for interaction with the resident staff. It is this continued daily personal interaction between the resident staff and the attending staff that sets this residency program apart from most other programs. Residents and attending staff interact frequently with informal teaching sessions, clinical teaching rounds and numerous clinical conferences. Residents and attending staff often develop friendships and relationships that extend far beyond the years of residency training. The atmosphere that supports the learning process is collegial and positive. The Division of Medicine is actively engaged in clinical research. Each department within the division usually has several clinical projects. Residents are encouraged to participate. Each year the staff, residents, and fellows of the Division of Medicine have a large number of publications in peer reviewed journals as well as presentations at regional and national meetings. Residents have been very successful in working with staff physicians in developing their clinical interest. The Weis Research Center on campus offers a 6-12 month basic research fellowship, if accepted a resident may extend their training to pursue this opportunity. The Henry Hood Center for Health Research also offers residents the opportunity to pursue interests in health services research, epidemiology, and outcomes research. A Master in Public Health Program is available in conjunction with Johns Hopkins University and Bloomsburg University School of Public Health for selected applicants. Geisinger Health System is a major affiliate of the Temple University College of Medicine and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Medical students from these institutions are present on most medical services for their core rotations as well as various elective rotations. Student evaluations of the teaching programs offered in the Division of Medicine have been exceptional and reflect the quality of the experience. The Division of Medicine and its training programs are supported by the Office of Medical Education, modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. Continued investment in new technologies and the professional development of the staff bode well for the future. The geographic area served by Geisinger Health System and Geisinger Medical Center is a pleasant, almost idyllic environment in which to live, train and work. The area lacks most of the problems associated with urban, inner-city life such as traffic congestion, parking, crime and numerous others. The region offers a wealth of activities that includes several series for the performing arts, professional theatre, unrivaled outdoor pursuits, and easy access to a larger city when desired. There are three universities within a 15-mile radius of Danville - Bucknell, Susquehanna, and Bloomsburg, each offering an extensive menu of activities. The quality of life available for those who choose to live in this region is exceptional. I hope the information that is provided in this site is helpful to you as you search for a training program. If you would like any additional information regarding the program or a videotape highlighting Geisinger Medical Center and the region please contact the residency office at 570-271-6787. Best wishes. Sincerely, Dennis Torretti
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