Education & Training

Program AIMS

UH Geauga's three-year curriculum is designed to ensure every resident can practice independently by graduation, and that residents pursuing fellowship are positioned as competitive candidates in their chosen field. Training takes place in a clinical learning environment built on support, kindness, and enthusiasm for each resident's career development.

The 3-Year Program Curriculum

PGY-1 (1 block = 4 weeks)

• 4 blocks: Inpatient Medicine
• 3 blocks: Ambulatory Medicine
• 1 block: Geauga Medical ICU
• 1 block: UH Cleveland Medical Center Medical ICU
• 1 block: Elective
• 1 block: Cardiology/Pulmonology
• 1 block: Nights
• 1 block: Vacation

PGY-2

• 3 blocks: Inpatient Medicine
• 3 blocks: Ambulatory Medicine
• 2 blocks: Geauga Medical ICU
• 1 block: Neurology/Gastroenterology
• 0.5 block: Emergency Medicine
• 1.5 blocks: Elective
• 1 block: Nights
• 1 block: Vacation

PGY-3

• 3 blocks: Inpatient Medicine
• 3 blocks: Ambulatory Medicine
• 2 blocks: Geauga Medical ICU
• 3 blocks: Elective
• 1 block: Nights
• 1 block: Vacation

A Structured, Supportive Clinical Schedule

Inpatient rotations run on day (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or night (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) shifts, with a consistent daily rhythm: pre-rounding, team rounds, and a protected noon didactic hour every day. Call days alternate between short and long, with short call typically ending mid-afternoon. Wednesday and Friday afternoons include a resident-led afternoon report. Vacation time can be taken during any elective block, and requests are built into the schedule in advance.

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is playing a growing role in internal medicine, both for procedural guidance and for bedside diagnostics, and most medical schools and IM residency programs are working to build it into training. Residents complete a longitudinal, three-year POCUS curriculum covering both procedural and diagnostic applications, led by faculty recognized nationally in the field. Training includes hands-on workshops, ultrasound rounds, and real-time bedside instruction on live patients, giving residents direct experience using POCUS to improve diagnostic accuracy and guide treatment decisions.

Leadership in Medical Education (LME-C)

Physicians teach constantly, whether educating patients, families, or the next generation of physicians, and a foundation in medical education principles benefits every resident. For residents who see medical education playing a role in their career, UH Geauga offers a distinct opportunity: the Leadership in Medical Education Collaborative (LME-C).

Founded in 2016, LME-C brings together trainees from multiple disciplines who share an interest in developing medical education skills. The program provides dedicated instruction in adult learning theory, curriculum development, scholarly dissemination, and educational technique, along with hands-on teaching experience at both the medical school and residency level, preparing residents to move directly into education-focused roles after graduation.