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The curriculum and Call schedule are structured to allow residents opportunity for personal reflection, relaxation and rejuvenation.
We recognize the demanding nature of life in residency and encourage our residents to "find their voice" in their roles as individuals,
family, and community members.
Our curriculum is designed around compliance with the ACGME 80 Hour Rule. Southwest has instituted an Automated Time and Attendance System that will assist the program in monitoring and tracking adherence to work hours.
Call Frequency
R1's
During the first half of the R1 year, call averages one in four-five depending on the number of interns in the medicine call pool. While on OB, call is one in four and shared with FM residents from the Providence Milwaukie program. It has been the policy of residents to bookend call for vacation weeks, affording residents both weekends around their selected vacation week off.
The second half of the R1 year, R1's have two 4-week rotation blocks that consists of 2-weeks Night Float and 2-weeks Surgery. During the 2-weeks of Night Float, R1's will have 4-weekday calls per rotation.
R2's & R3's
R2 & R3 residents cover medicine call Friday & Saturday nights as well as Sunday day time, until relieved by nightfloat. We have opted to bundle call by creating a Friday night-Sunday day combination and a Saturday 24-hour call. This dramatically lightens the call load for the seniors. OB call is still one in four.
Nightfloat consists of four 4-week blocks beginning the second half of the R2 year and continuing until the end of the first half of the R3 year. Each block is split into 2-weeks of night float and 2-weeks of another curriculum. Residents cover the Medicine service while on nightfloat, as well as supervise pediatric admissions done by interns. Each week begins on Sunday and goes through Thursday night. The shifts start at 6:30pm and end at 7:00am.
*Please refer to the Synopsis of Curriculum
Golden Weekends
Interns typically receive one golden weekend per month.
Meals
The medical center offers a continental breakfast with Starbucks coffee and hot lunches for all Medical Staff, including FMSW Residents, available Monday-Friday during hospital based rotations. In addition, each resident receives a meal stipend of $100 per month which can be applied for noon lecture lunches; night float meals; coffee and other items available at both the Memorial Campus Deli (FMSW) and SWMC cafeteria.
Wellness
As an employee of Southwest Washington Medical Center, you will have free access to the Southwest Fitness Center 24 hours a day. It is equipped with a variety of cardiovascular, free weight, and resistance training devices, as well as shower facilities.
In addition, FMSW residents are eligible for deeply discounted individual and family rates for memberships at the Jim Parsley Center (http://www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/parks-recreation/facilities_locations/jimparsley.htm). This fitness center is maintained by the Vancouver Unified School District and is utilized by its employees. This is a larger complex with basketball courts, a sizable cardiovascular fitness area, several nautilus weight training stations, a rock-climbing wall, and swimming pool with a focus on play amenities for children. The family membership is currently $25.00 per month. Also, a discount to the local YMCA is offered.
Retreats
The program sponsors a monthly resident support group, facilitated by a practicing physician, who is a graduate of FMSW. Participation is highly encouraged, and content is completely confidential among participants.
FMSW sponsors a Winter All-Resident and Family Weekend Retreat, off campus. All Call and service responsibilities are assumed by core faculty. There are also yearly class-based one day retreats. The R1 event focuses on preparation for the challenges of internship. R2s explore their changing role and the transition to leadership. The R3 experience provides seniors the tools for engaging in the recruitment and job search cycle.
The Portland/Vancouver Metro Area
Our metropolitan area is considered one of the "most livable" in the country. Vancouver provides an excellent and convenient suburban environment with close proximity to Portland, Oregon, known for its casual and comfortable urban style. Cultural activities, the Arts, and Music are abundant. We are also located within easy driving distance of some of the Northwest's most scenic recreational areas. Stroll along the sandy beaches of the Pacific Ocean while admiring the rocky shoreline of the Oregon coast. Windsurf in the Columbia River Gorge, ski Mt. Hood, or cycle around the base Mt. St. Helens. Enjoy the vineyards of the Yamhill and Willamette Valley wineries, or go for a relaxing hike on one of many trails etched into the lush, green countryside. Because of our moderate climate, there is plenty to experience and truly enjoy through all four seasons of the year.
• Living in the Pacific NW
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