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Day in the life of
residents at CHI

The residents of the Brodes H. Hartley, Jr. Teaching Health Center experience dynamic days filled with patient care, learning, and collaboration. They actively participate in didactic training, attend lectures, and closely work with CHI faculty leadership. This provides them with a well-rounded experience and valuable knowledge to prepare them for their future as healthcare providers. Residents are committed to delivering exceptional care to patients all while building meaningful connections with fellow residents and CHI staff. Enjoying the vibrant South Florida community, residents find opportunities for personal and professional growth along their journey.

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Resident Life

Day in the life of
residents at CHI

The residents of the Brodes H. Hartley, Jr. Teaching Health Center experience dynamic days filled with patient care, learning, and collaboration. They actively participate in didactic training, attend lectures, and closely work with CHI faculty leadership. This provides them with a well-rounded experience and valuable knowledge to prepare them for their future as healthcare providers. Residents are committed to delivering exceptional care to patients all while building meaningful connections with fellow residents and CHI staff. Enjoying the vibrant South Florida community, residents find opportunities for personal and professional growth along their journey.

Didactics

Family Medicine Didactics

Family Medicine Didactics: Weekly protected time for didactics lectures (topical by month), mentorship meetings, Intern Transition to Residency Lectures

  • Resident lecture
  • Attending lecture
  • Guest lectures
  • EKG Lectures by class
  • DIO Board Review
  • Journal Club

Weekly procedure clinics

  • Joint Injections
  • OB/GYN Procedures (Colposcopy, IUD, Nexplanon, Pap Smears)
  • Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
  • Pulmonary Function/Spirometry (PFTs)
  • Punch Biopsies
Psychiatry Didactics

Weekly protected time for didactics lectures (topical by month), mentorship meetings, Intern Transition to Residency Lectures

  • Resident Lecture
  • Attending lecture
  • Guest lectures
  • Journal Club
  • Grand Rounds from Citrus Community Health Center

Resident Wellness

Well-being
(Residents and Faculty)

P.O.W.E.R
(Program on Wellness & Empowerment for Residents)​​​​​​​

The primary goal of the wellness committee is to encourage community and interpersonal communication and establish a peer support group for residents to air any concerns either personal or professional. Wherever necessary, the committee will mediate with faculty and/or program management to anonymously work on residents’ issues for them. Another goal of the wellness committee is to encourage and promote retention of residents in the South Florida area after their graduation. The committee will also promote networking among South Florida residents of various specialties. Residents will be participating in outreach events in the community such as, but not limited to, health fairs and community service events endorsed by the organization or partnering organizations.

POWER Committee Leadership

POWER President
Jose Morales, MD, PGY-3

POWER Vice President
Richard D’Arbelles, MD, PGY-2

POWER Treasurer
Mayra Mejia, MD, PGY-2

POWER Secretary
Michelle Schlafshteyn, MD, PGY-2

POWER Faculty Advisor
Kelly Mudon, DO, Program Director of Family Medicine

Events Coordinator
Martine Valerius, MD, PGY-2

Events Coordinator Executive Assistant
Shanice Mullings, MD, PGY-2

Family Medicine Representative
Yeily Hernandez, MD, PGY-3

Psychiatry Representative
Luis Rivera Heraldo, MD, PGY-3

Family Medicine Intern Representative
Mithun Mathew, MD, PGY-1

Psychiatry Intern Representative
Haleema Wahla, MD, PGY- 1

Didactics

Family Medicine Didactics

Family Medicine Didactics: Weekly protected time for didactics lectures (topical by month), mentorship meetings, Intern Transition to Residency Lectures

  • Resident lecture
  • Attending lecture
  • Guest lectures
  • EKG Lectures by class
  • DIO Board Review
  • Journal Club

Weekly procedure clinics

  • Joint Injections
  • OB/GYN Procedures (Colposcopy, IUD, Nexplanon, Pap Smears)
  • Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
  • Pulmonary Function/Spirometry (PFTs)
  • Punch Biopsies
Psychiatry Didactics

Weekly protected time for didactics lectures (topical by month), mentorship meetings, Intern Transition to Residency Lectures

  • Resident Lecture
  • Attending lecture
  • Guest lectures
  • EKG Lectures by class
  • DIO Board Review
  • Journal Club

Resident Wellness

Well-being
(Residents and Faculty)

P.O.W.E.R
(Program on Wellness & Empowerment for Residents)​​​​​​​

The primary goal of the wellness committee is to encourage community and interpersonal communication and establish a peer support group for residents to air any concerns either personal or professional. Wherever necessary, the committee will mediate with faculty and/or program management to anonymously work on residents’ issues for them. Another goal of the wellness committee is to encourage and promote retention of residents in the South Florida area after their graduation. The committee will also promote networking among South Florida residents of various specialties. Residents will be participating in outreach events in the community such as, but not limited to, health fairs and community service events endorsed by the organization or partnering organizations.

POWER Committee Leadership

POWER President
Jose Morales, MD, PGY-3

POWER Vice President
Richard D’Arbelles, MD, PGY-2

POWER Treasurer
Mayra Mejia, MD, PGY-2

POWER Secretary
Michelle Schlafshteyn, MD, PGY-2

POWER Faculty Advisor
Kelly Mudon, DO, Program Director of Family Medicine

Events Coordinator
Martine Valerius, MD, PGY-2

Events Coordinator Executive Assistant
Shanice Mullings, MD, PGY-2

Family Medicine Representative
Yeily Hernandez, MD, PGY-3

Psychiatry Representative
Luis Rivera Heraldo, MD, PGY-3

Family Medicine Intern Representative
Mithun Mathew, MD, PGY-1

Psychiatry Intern Representative
Haleema Wahla, MD, PGY- 1

Community Outreach

The Teaching Health Center residents participate in community outreach events, extending their dedication to patient care beyond CHI’s doors. They volunteer their time and knowledge to improve the health and well-being of the South Florida community. Whether it’s participating in health fairs, providing free screenings, or delivering immunizations, residents work to address the specific health needs of the community.

Community Outreach

The Teaching Health Center residents participate in community outreach events, extending their dedication to patient care beyond CHI’s doors. They volunteer their time and knowledge to improve the health and well-being of the South Florida community. Whether it’s participating in health fairs, providing free screenings, or delivering immunizations, residents work to address the specific health needs of the community.

Resident Wellness

The Teaching Health Center residents participate in community outreach events, extending their dedication to patient care beyond CHI’s doors. They volunteer their time and knowledge to improve the health and well-being of the South Florida community. Whether it’s participating in health fairs, providing free screenings, or delivering immunizations, residents work to address the specific health needs of the community.

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