Our program uses a 2-week “mini-block” scheduling model, designed to intentionally separate inpatient and outpatient training. Unlike traditional structures in which residents balance continuity clinic during inpatient rotations, this approach allows residents to fully immerse in each setting.

During ambulatory blocks, residents focus deeply on continuity clinic, building strong relationships with patients and developing core outpatient skills early and longitudinally throughout training. During inpatient rotations, residents are fully present with their teams, enhancing continuity of care, minimizing handoffs, and creating more space for teaching and learning.

At the same time, residents maintain light touchpoints with their continuity clinic while on inpatient rotations—primarily to support access and continuity for their patient panels. The use of shorter, 2-week blocks (rather than traditional month-long rotations) further helps preserve continuity, allowing residents to return to clinic more frequently and stay connected to their patients over time.

This model has been a defining feature of our program, supporting both high-quality inpatient training and a robust, intentional ambulatory experience—an essential balance for full-spectrum family medicine.

PGY-I

  • ORIENTATION (BEFORE ACADEMIC YEAR BEGINS)

  • CLINIC (3 BLOCKS)

  • CLINIC & HEALTH EQUITY/ADVOCACY (1 BLOCK)

  • FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE (2 CONTIGUOUS BLOCKS)

  • ICU (1 BLOCK)

  • MEDICINE - AMBULATORY - ADDICTION MEDICINE, CARDIOLOGY, ALLERGY, & DERMATOLOGY AT LOCAL COMMUNITY SPECIALISTS’ OFFICES (1 BLOCK)

  • MEDICINE - INPATIENT (5-6 BLOCKS DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL SCHEDULE) 

  • NIGHT FLOAT (2-3 BLOCKS DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL SCHEDULE) 

  • OBSTETRICS AT SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (2 CONTIGUOUS BLOCKS) 

  • OBSTETRICS AT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - INPATIENT (1 BLOCK)

  • NEWBORN AT SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER - INPATIENT (1 BLOCK)  

  • PEDIATRICS - INPATIENT AT KAISER-SANTA CLARA (2 BLOCKS)

  • PEDIATRICS - AMBULATORY (1 BLOCK)

  • SELECTIVE (2 BLOCKS: OPTIONAL SURGERY SELECTIVE)

  • SPORTS MEDICINE (1 BLOCK)

PGY-II

  • CLINIC (1-2 BLOCKS DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL SCHEDULE)

  • EMERGENCY MEDICINE (1 BLOCK)

  • FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE (2 CONTIGUOUS BLOCKS)

  • GERIATRICS AT STANFORD SENIOR CARE (1 BLOCK) 

  • ICU (1 BLOCK)

  • JEOPARDY/POPULATION HEALTH (2 BLOCKS, SEPARATED 1 WEEK EACH)

  • MEDICINE - AMBULATORY - ADDICTION MEDICINE, CARDIOLOGY, ALLERGY, & DERMATOLOGY AT LOCAL COMMUNITY SPECIALISTS’ OFFICES (2 BLOCKS)

  • MEDICINE - INPATIENT (2-3 BLOCKS DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL SCHEDULE) 

  • NIGHT FLOAT (2-3 BLOCKS DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL SCHEDULE)

  • OBSTETRICS AT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - INPATIENT (1 BLOCK)

  • NEWBORN AT SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER - INPATIENT (1 BLOCK)   

  • PEDIATRICS - AMBULATORY (2 BLOCKS)

  • SELECTIVE (3 BLOCKS)

  • SPORTS MEDICINE (1 BLOCK)

  • WOMEN’S HEALTH, INTRO TO FAMILY PLANNING, & OB CALL AT SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (2 BLOCKS) 

PGY-III

  • CLINIC (1-2 BLOCKS)

  • ELECTIVE (2 CONTIGUOUS BLOCKS) 

  • EMERGENCY MEDICINE (1 BLOCK)

  • FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE (2 CONTIGUOUS BLOCKS) 

  • GERIATRICS AT STANFORD SENIOR CARE & ON LOK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (2 BLOCKS) 

  • JEOPARDY/POPULATION HEALTH (1 BLOCK, SEPARATED 1 WEEK EACH)

  • MEDICINE - AMBULATORY - ADDICTION MEDICINE, CARDIOLOGY, ALLERGY, & DERMATOLOGY AT LOCAL COMMUNITY SPECIALISTS’ OFFICES (1 BLOCK)

  • MEDICINE - INPATIENT (2-3 BLOCKS DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL SCHEDULE) 

  • NIGHT FLOAT (2-3 BLOCKS DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL SCHEDULE) 

  • OBSTETRICS AT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - INPATIENT (1 BLOCK)

  • NEWBORN AT SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER - INPATIENT (1 BLOCK)   

  • PEDIATRICS - AMBULATORY (1 BLOCK) 

  • SELECTIVE (4 BLOCKS) 

  • SPORTS MEDICINE (1 BLOCK)

  • WOMEN’S HEALTH AT SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER & LOCAL GYNECOLOGY CLINICS (2 BLOCKS) 

ALL ROTATIONS ARE AT O’CONNOR HOSPITAL OR THE FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED