Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center Program

The Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency program was established in 1973 and is committed to producing excellent Army Family Physicians who are competent clinicians and leaders. The program offers a unique medical center environment providing a wide range of complex medical cases to enhance residents' clinical skills and confidence. Residents have access to dedicated board-certified family medicine faculty and various subspecialists to broaden their knowledge and skills.

The program focuses on providing residents with hands-on patient experiences, relevant didactics, and comprehensive training emphasizing competent, compassionate, continuous, and comprehensive care. Behavioral medicine training includes video monitoring of patient encounters for review and reflection. A variety of outpatient procedures and inpatient care experiences are offered, including maternal and infant care in a private community hospital.

Residents engage in weekly didactics, patient safety conferences, and an After Clinic Conference for informal patient presentations. The curriculum also includes military-specific training to prepare residents for both deployed and non-deployed settings.

Residents benefit from a supportive and family-like atmosphere, with emphasis on work-life balance and personal growth. The program provides various social activities and opportunities for residents to engage with faculty and peers outside of clinical duties.

The program offers a diverse patient population, covering a wide range of patient ages and medical conditions, with a strong focus on maternal and infant health. Residents have continuity experiences and are encouraged to actively participate in patient care.

The faculty are highly experienced and dedicated to teaching and mentoring residents. The program encourages teaching opportunities for residents, involvement in research, and attendance at conferences for scholarly activities.

Residents receive competitive salaries based on military ranks and have access to educational allowances for conferences where they present scholarly work. The program also provides computing devices for residents to enhance their clinical and educational experiences.

The selection process involves visiting or interviewing at the program, and residents have opportunities to teach medical students, engage in research, and participate in various activities within the program and the larger medical community. The program aims to maintain a supportive and inclusive environment for residents and their families, with various employment opportunities available for residents' spouses in different sectors within and around Augusta.

For additional information or specific inquiries, it is recommended to contact the program directly.