The Wright State University Internal Medicine curriculum prepares residents to pass the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) exam and to practice as general internists or pursue subspecialty fellowships. The curriculum is designed to master ABIM exam core objectives with a monthly focus on different organ systems.
During protected didactic time on Thursday afternoons, residents take turns presenting topics relevant to clinical practice and board examinations. During the following week, these same topics are reviewed during noon conferences where residents work in small groups to solve clinical cases. Chief residents and content experts guide these sessions and ensure important information is emphasized. This approach utilizes spaced repetition of key content throughout the block to further improve retention.
In addition to topic presentations, time during Thursday afternoons is also dedicated to point of care ultrasound (POCUS) learning, gamified board review questions, resident/program feedback sessions (Where to Help), specialist presentations, and modules on social determinants of health and healthcare disparities.