Didactic Activities

Lectures, journal clubs, patient safety conferences

A detailed calendar of lectures, workshops, conferences and journal clubs will be
provided. A didactic learning session will be held at least once weekly. The
didactics will be as follows: week 1 – core lecture; week 2 – Journal club; week 3-
core lecture; week 4 M&M/Quality and Safety Review.

A.  Lectures
Lectures are designed to augment the clinical content of the program with
respect to the goals and objectives of the program. Lectures will be held twice
monthly. All lectures are mandatory. Problems and conflicts should be brought to
the attention of the Program Director. Lectures may be live, video conference, or
pre-recorded.

B.  Journal Clubs
Journal club will be held monthly. Residents are responsible for reviewing articles
as assigned, providing a copy for each resident and the faculty moderator and
presenting and leading the discussion. Participation is mandatory.

C.  M&M/Quality & Safety Review
Morbidity and Mortality/Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Review will be held
at least monthly. Participation is mandatory.