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After applications were reviewed and ranked, the top 50 ap- prevent patients from falling through the cracks. This in turn,
plicants were scheduled for interviews. Of the 50 interviewed allows physicians to dedicate their time to the practice of medi-
applicants, only the top six matched applicants will receive ac- cine and developing relationships with patients.”
ceptance to be a part of the Marian Family Medicine Residency
Program’s inaugural class beginning this summer. THE TRANSFORMATION
THE INNOVATION: PATIENT- According to the Association for American Medical Colleges,
CENTERED MEDICAL HOME following graduation 60% of physician residents remain with-
ACCREDITATION in 50 miles of their residency training to practice. The Marian
Family Medicine Residency Program provides a landmark
Patient-Centered Medical Home accreditation is the most opportunity for the medical center to recruit and retain family
widely recognized model for transforming primary care office medicine physicians for the community’s benefit.
operations into best practice models. As one of contemporary
medicine’s most influential innovations, Patient-Centered “Our vision is now officially coming into focus,” confesses
Medical Home processes are proven to remedy fragmented David Oates, M.D., Director of Medical Education, with a
delivery systems, resulting in a higher quality of care. smile. “Not only will future physician residents drive relief to
the local family medicine physician shortage, but we will also
The Dignity Health Family Medicine Center, located on the have the opportunity to teach the next generation of physicians
Marian campus, serves as both a primary care physician Marian’s philosophy of care: the importance of the human side
practice and the teaching site for the Marian Family Medicine of medicine and the belief that every patient should be treated
Residency Program. In an effort to train residents to provide with dignity and compassion in every interaction.”
the highest standards of patient care and practice manage-
ment, the Dignity Health Family Medicine Center is currently
implementing effective care processes to work towards achiev-
ing Patient-Centered Medical Home status.
“Earning Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition says a David Oates, M.D., Director of Medical Education, reviews a case with
medical practice delivers exemplary patient care, emphasiz- a medical student at the Dignity Health Family Medicine Center.
ing care coordination and communication,” states Richard
McClaflin, M.D., Marian Residency Program Director.
“Designated Patient-Centered Medical Home sites have imple-
mented strategic operating systems designed to streamline all
care processes, resulting in improved patient outcomes and
healthier, stronger communities. In short, Patient-Centered
Medical Home processes focus on establishing safety nets and
A VISION TURNED INTO A REALITY… 2013
2010 2012 Marian Family Medicine Resi-
dency Program earns accredita-
Project investigation initiated Recruitment of Marian Family tion from the AOA and ACGME
Medicine Residency Program
faculty physicians and staff Marian Family Medicine Resi- 2014
dency Program receives official
Applications for program ap- USC affiliation approval Residents are matched
proval submitted for program
Review of resident applications
and interviews
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