Frequently Asked Questions
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Family Medicine Residency Program FAQs
Where is the program in the process of the single accreditation system?
We have a 10-year accreditation with ACGME.
Is the program unopposed?
Yes, we are the only residency program at Houston Healthcare – Warner Robins.
Do you have an electronic medical record (EMR)?
Yes, we have EMR’s at both Houston Healthcare – Warner Robins and the Pavilion Family Medicine Center.
Are there opportunities for residents to develop their skills as educators?
Yes. Residents actively teach interns, their fellow residents, medical students, as well as gain some exposure to advanced practice nurses and nursing students. Residents also develop formal presentations for the program academic sessions and hospital continuing medical education (CME) activities.
Is there an educational component to the program?
Yes. Morning reports occur three times per week and formal didactic sessions are held once per week.
Are research opportunities available?
Yes, residents actively participate in program and hospital projects and quality improvement initiatives. Submission of the results of these projects for publication and poster presentations at national conferences is required for program completion.
Does the program have recognition under the ACGME?
Yes, the program is approved by ACGME and educate both osteopathic and allopathic residents in our program.
Doctors of Osteopathic (DOs) Medicine are also specially trained in manual medicine for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. With this training emphasis, some osteopathic physicians specialize in rehabilitation and sports medicine — indeed, you’ll find many DOs as pro-sports and college team physicians.