Model Practice Sites

Center for Family & Sports Medicine

The Center for Family & Sports Medicine at Daytona Beach is modeled after a private family medicine practice. The clinical wings house 22 exam rooms, an office lab, two procedural/treatment rooms and a family counseling room. The resident/faculty consultation room has current reference resources for case discussions and networked computers. Easy access to the medical center's radiology and laboratory departments promotes rapid turnaround for acute services during office hours.

The Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach's location enables residents to see patients on short notice if needed minimizing interference with inpatient duties. Faculty offices are centrally located in the administrative wing to encourage accessibility. Also located here are a conference room and a resident's lounge with networked computers. When not seeing patients, camaraderie is enhanced by the nearby and spacious on-call lounge. This lounge is on-line with the hospital and facilitates retrieval of all patient information. The residents also maintain their own lounge library for on-call use.

During the first year, the resident spends one half-day per week at this facility. By the end of that year the ideal patient load will be approximately 40 families. The second and third-year residents spend a minimum of two and four half-days, respectively, per week in these locations. The average buildup of a resident's practice usually approaches 250 families by the end of three years. A faculty member is always present for consultation with the residents and assistance with procedures.