2025 ADFM Annual Conference

The University of Washington Family Medicine Residency (UWFMR) Research Track (ResT) is a pioneering initiative designed to enhance residents' research knowledge and productivity, introduce residents to the academic medicine structure at UW, and provide tools for launching a career as physician-scientists post-residency without extending the length of residency training – a crucial part of the larger pathway to physician-scientists critical to our specialty. It also aims to enhance the quality of scholarship within the UWFMR program and encourage cross-departmental collaborations with an emphasis on resident scholarship. This innovation session will provide an in-depth overview of how ResT operates within the UWFMR program. This includes details about longitudinal structured research time, mentorship, and financial support for national conference attendance. Attendees will learn about the impressive achievements of ResT residents, such as their conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications, and gain insight into the career trajectories of program alumni. We will also share key factors contributing to the program's success, such as robust support from department leadership, inter-departmental collaborations, and dedicated resources. Additionally, opportunities for improvement, such as enhancing designated research staff support and increasing funding, will be discussed alongside future plans for program expansion through regional pilot projects. This session will highlight ResT as a replicable model for other Family Medicine departments aiming to bolster resident scholarly activities and promote a culture of continuous learning and academic excellence in family medicine residency programs.

This presentation aims to focus on the family medicine physician's role while emphasizing innovation in healthcare delivery within correctional settings. Our Family Medicine department is structured uniquely to provide innovative learning opportunities. A key feature is the integration of daily clinical rotations at a county jail clinic, where both residents and faculty are actively involved to provide comprehensive acute and chronic care while also addressing the specific needs of obstetric patients. This setup allows our department to extend healthcare to marginalized populations while offering residents invaluable real-world experience. By engaging in these rotations, our department fosters a culture of hands-on learning, advocacy, and community service, preparing our residents to meet the diverse needs of patients in any clinical environment. Join us as we highlight the transformative impact of this program on residents, faculty and the community.