Program Structure

• One year of full-time, salaried employment during residency year, followed by a year of employment at Community Health Center, Inc. 
• Full integration into the organization, including continuous training to CHC’s model of high performance health system including access, continuity, planned care, team-based care, prevention focused and use of data and technology

Core Curricular Elements

• Precepted Continuity Clinics – These are the cornerstone of the residency program. Residents develop their own patient panel of adults and children, working with dedicated support of an expert preceptor (APRN or Psychiatrist).
• Specialty Rotations – Rotations in longitudinal and intensive areas of practice including child and adolescent psychiatry and MAT using a group therapy modality. Shorter, elective rotations are also available to residents based on interest and desired areas of training including community based rotations experiencing the continuum of community mental health services and programs. 
• Weekly Didactic Sessions – Formal learning sessions on a variety of complex clinical challenges most commonly encountered in FQHCs. Continuing Medical Education Credit is provided for these sessions. (1 session per week)
• Supervision – Formal, weekly supervision sessions are provided in both individual and group settings to provide residents space and support to navigate complex clinical cases and scenarios and process their professional development and transition to provider. 
• Quality Improvement Seminars – Seminars focus on developing knowledge and skills to improve care utilizing quality improvement tools and methods. (Bi-weekly sessions)
• Project ECHO® Pain – Residents join a twice monthly videoconference that connects primary care providers with a multidisciplinary team of pain specialists to improve the management of patients with chronic pain. Weitzman ECHO® uses case-based learning to provide support and education to providers. (Bi-weekly sessions)
• Project ECHO® – Opportunities to participate in additional ECHOs including Project ECHO® Buprenorphine
• Community Engagement – Residents are provided opportunities to engage with their assigned community at all levels.
• Participation in Ongoing Multi-Input Evaluation – Residents contribute to continuous programmatic improvement via assigned evaluations throughout the residency experience.

Compensation & Benefits

The residency is a 12 month, full-time salaried position, followed by a one year post-residency commitment. CHC, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive training salary
• Group medical, dental and health insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with substantial discretionary employer match and contribution
• Paid time off program
• License reimbursement benefit
• Wellness programs
• Supplemental vision, disability, accident and life insurance