Program Philosophy

Our approach to medical education and health care embraces a number of principles and values, including the following:

• Our commitment is to the patient and family rather than to a particular body of knowledge, group of diseases or special technique. 
• We view the family as the unit of care.
• Continuity in relationships with patients is central to good health care.
• We believe that the patient-physician relationship is central to the teaching and practice of family medicine.
• Our educational approach emphasizes the parallels between ideal teacher-learner and doctor-patient relationships.
• Residents and staff need to be fully integrated in the program's governance structure.
• We believe it is crucial to have balance in one's life to be able to provide good care to others.