Pathway to Practice
What standardized exam must students take to apply to medical school?
The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)
What stage of training occurs after medical school and before independent practice?
Residency
Name the different stages of medical residency
PGY-1, PGY-2, PGY-3, PGY-4
Who has overall responsibility for a residency program’s curriculum and accreditation?
Program Director
Which clinic setting is the strongest leverage point for Reach Out and Read integration?
Continuity clinic
What four-year educational step comes immediately after undergraduate study for future doctors?
Medical school (MD or DO program)
How are residents best described during residency?
Doctors in training (trainees)
What is the primary outpatient training site for most residency programs called?
Continuity clinic
Which faculty members directly supervise residents in clinic and reinforce workflows like Reach Out and Read?
Preceptors
What program reality makes repeat onboarding necessary each year?
Annual resident turnover
What national process identifies the residency program a medical student will join in their final year of medical school?
The Match
Approximately how many hours per week do residents typically work?
60-80 hours per week
Name one setting where residents commonly rotate during training.
Hospitals, outpatient clinics, community health centers, rural sites, or specialty practices (any one)
What is the role of a chief resident?
To serve as an influential peer leader and champion. They often have responsibilities related to leadership, teaching and scheduling.
Name at least 3 of the key leaders we look to partner with at residency programs.
Program director, continuity clinic director, residency coordinator/program administrator, scholarly activity or research faculty lead, preceptors, and chief residents (any 3)
What optional training may follow residency for further specialization, such as Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics?
Fellowship
How long is residency for residents in peds, family med, and internal-med peds?
Pediatrics - 3 years
Family Medicine - 3 years
Internal Medicine-Pediatrics - 4 years
What scheduling model alternates inpatient rotations with dedicated clinic time?
X+Y model
Which role is essential for scheduling, onboarding, rosters, and program communications?
Residency Coordinator or Program Administrator
Why does faculty buy-in matter for successful implementation?
Faculty drive consistency in practice and teaching
How many years of education would it take someone to become a fully trained and licensed doctor (without subspecialty training)?
Peds - 11 years
Family Med - 11 years
Internal Med-Peds - 12 years
Who oversees the supervised training residents receive during residency?
Attending physicians & preceptors
Name one required component of all accredited residency programs.
Supervised clinical training, balanced curriculum, resident evaluation and feedback, or scholarly activity (any one)
Which role is often best positioned to operationalize Reach Out and Read within clinic workflows, and why?
Continuity Clinic Director, because they oversee clinic operations, quality improvement, and resident education
Given frequent resident rotation and annual turnover, what partnership strategy is most critical for sustainability?
Ongoing faculty engagement and repeat onboarding processes