A warm welcome and congratulations to our new intern class! We are so happy to have you join our TCH/UC FM/FMP Family! :)
"This UC doctor works to provide 'affirming care,' break down barriers facing LGBTQ patients"
See our own Dr. Andrea Jaramillo and several other UC faculty members discuss LGBTQ healthcare in the news!
https://www.wcpo.com/community/pride/its-about-pride-wcpo-special-coverage-of-pride-in-the-tri-state (overview story)
https://www.wcpo.com/community/pride/this-uc-doctor-is-working-to-instill-affirming-care-for-lgbtq-patients (mini segment with Dr. Pickle, Dr. Stryker, Zach and Dr. Jaramillo, a Christ/UC resident)
Welcome Class of 2023!
We are so excited to welcome our new class of fabulous interns! Our new Family medicine residents along with our two new Family Medicine and Psychiatry residents will be entering the world of medicine during a very interesting time, to say the least. However, our program is ready and excited to welcome them to Cincinnati. We have already been making the switch to telemedicine while still maintaining valuable in person clinical experiences. While this match experience was likely different than any other match experience in the history of medicine we know some things don’t change, even in a pandemic. There is excitement, anxiety and hopefulness as new residents around the country embark on the journey they’ve been training for over the past 8 or more years. The Christ Hospital/UC Family Medicine Program is thrilled to welcome you! Congratulations!
Celebrating Geriatrics and Education: Dr. Goroncy wins GACA award to build a better future!
Dr. Anna Goroncy was awarded one of 26 Geriatric Academic Career Awards in the country. The Geriatric Academic Career Award is a 4-year $300,000 grant through HRSA to support the career development of junior faculty in geriatrics as academic geriatric specialists and to provide clinical training in geriatrics, including the training of inter professional teams of health care professionals. This was awarded to multiple disciplines, including nursing, social work, dentistry, pharmacy and physical and occupational therapy, and competition among the physician applicants was particularly fierce this year.
Through grant support, Dr. Goroncy will gain additional training in Home-based primary care, teaching and addressing the social determinants of health, and addressing implicit racial bias in graduate medical education and medical care. Over the course time of the program she will develop new curriculum to augment the existing home visit curriculum around substance use disorder, mental health screening, social determinants of health and racial biases in medical care. The home visit program will also be expanded and gradually incorporate interdisciplinary learners, including medical students and PA students. In addition, the grant will support further development of Walnut Hills Community Health Partners. Dr. Goroncy will mentor geriatric fellows in completing with a community needs assessment focused on needs and strengths of older adults in the neighborhood and continue to support residents in community-partnered projects.
The Research Division of the University of Cincinnati Department of Family and Community Medicine supported Dr. Goroncy in writing the grant application, including Dr. Chris White, Dr. Jeff Schlaudecker, Dr. Soni Regan, research assistant Dan Hargraves and program coordinator Sarah Brubaker.
Meet Us in Kansas City Again for 2019!
Reposted with edits
If you are attending the AAFP Resident and Medical Student Conference this year make sure to come swing by and say hello. We will be there from July 25-27 to answer questions and talk about our program. Look for our matching Cincinnati shirts at booth 1509.
From personal experience we know it can be overwhelming to come to these events. Here are a few do's and don'ts that we have learned along the way:
Do: Come Talk to Us!
Part of the reason to come to these conferences is to network and figure out the "personality" of various residency programs.
Don't: Worry About Having a Ton of Questions
We would much rather have a conversation about who you are and what you are interested in than list the bed size of our hospital (unless of course you are interested in that- in which case 555 beds).
Do: Start to Hone Your Interview Skills
While this is a lot less formal than an interview it is a good opportunity to practice for the big day... especially if you are nervous about it.
Don't: Forget to Think About What you Want
You truly are in the driver's seat in this process (even if it doesn't feel that way). Keep a list of things you want- (global health? women's health? Trader Joes?... we have all three) - and start asking about it.
Do: Keep in Touch
We encourage you to stay in contact with us. It's important because it shows us that you are interested and also lets us answer any questions you may have.
Cincinnati Physician to be Honored with 2019 Resident Leadership Award
Copied from the OAFP press release:
The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) is pleased to announce that Christian E. Gausvik Jr., MD, will receive its 2019 Resident Leadership Award.
The OAFP presents the Resident Leadership Award to an individual who has exhibited leadership in the OAFP and shows a dedication to promoting family medicine, practices a high degree of professionalism, and possess immense promise as a family physician.
Dr. Gausvik attended the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine and is currently the chief resident at The Christ Hospital UC Family Medicine Residency in Cincinnati, OH.
“I realized sometime into medical school that the role of a physician is not only working as a clinical scientist and diagnostician, but also as an advocate, a teacher, a leader, and so much more,” said Dr. Gausvik.
In addition to his medical studies, he is involved in numerous academic organizations, volunteers in his community, and serves as a representative and leader in several organizations and committees. He has completed medical research, is published in many academic journals, and has received a number of awards for his achievements.
“Christian is personable, kind, calm, and is already the kind of family doctor that patients rave about to friends, and to whom colleagues refer their best friends and most-loved family members,” said Jeffery Schlaudecker, MD, MEd, associate professor for family medicine at UC.
“He is an outstanding individual whose dedication to patients, families, vulnerable populations, and his community warrants his receiving of this award,” said Hillary Mount, MD.
Dr. Gausvik has served his community over the past eight years by successfully organizing an annual Alzheimer’s Fundraiser benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati. Thus far, he has helped raise over $76,000 for the association while raising awareness of the disease.
“His ability to organize these events while maintaining his residency obligations is staggering. It’s clear from the additional substantial investment of his time and efforts that he has an interest and passion for underserved populations, and the ability of a primary care physician to meet needs in the community,” said Dr. Mount.
He is humbled to work alongside accomplished clinicians and advocates, and is fortunate for the opportunities he has been given. He is reminded by his role models to “not underestimate nor forget the power of your voice in the community as a family physician.”
“I hope to continue to become increasingly more effective at using the power of my voice to give back to the people of Ohio both through clinical and community work,” said Dr. Gausvik.
Dr. Gausvik will be honored during the Academy Awards Dinner on Friday, August 2, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. as a part of the Family Medicine Celebration at The Grand Event Center in Columbus, OH. Registration to attend the dinner is $50 per person. Reservations can be made through the OAFP website or by calling (800) 742.7327.
Also during the awards ceremony, Jeff Bachtel, MD, FAAFP, of Tallmadge, OH, will be presented with the OAFP Family Physician of the Year Award and Ann M. Aring, MD, FAAFP of Columbus, OH, will be presented with the OAFP Family Medicine Educator of the Year Award.
To learn more about the Resident Leadership Award, please visit the OAFP webiste.
Our Maya Health Alliance Partnership in Guatemala
“The Guatemala global health experience was a fantastic clinical opportunity to learn about the complexities of culture, language, access to medical care, and medical infrastructure as well as how each of these factors affect a patient’s quality of care and understanding of disease processes. It was enlightening to learn that these factors are global – there are many patients in the Cincinnati area that struggle with the same barriers to health care that we witnessed in Guatemala. I hope to move forward in my career with a more holistic approach to each patient’s care and to be more cognizant of bringing cultural competency to every patient encounter.”
—A recent resident reflection upon return from the global health experience.
We Love Advocacy!
Our faculty member, Anna Goroncy MD, was awarded one of five STFM New Faculty Advocacy Scholarships to attend the annual Family Medicine Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C fromMay 18-20. This year the group focused on promoting health policy changes around issues we see everyday. Specifically meeting with staff of Sen. Rob Portman, Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Brad Wenstrup to discuss the importance of gun violence prevention, GME funding for teaching health centers, the congressional primary care caucus and rural workforce production. Our residency is committed to building physicians who are advocates for change. We usually send at least one physician to the national summit and a delegation to the Ohio Advocacy Day every year.
Residency Celebrations!
We know that backlighting is a photo no-no but with a group this big what are we to do?
Over the course of 3 years residents will have a lot of life events to celebrate. No matter if it’s a marriage, a baby or finding a position that allows you to move home, this group is very supportive. Just last week we had all three! Not only did current residents and faculty attend, but staff from our FMC office and recent graduates came to show support too. Once part of the residency, always part of the residency!
Newest Resident!
We are ecstatic to announce Dr. Christina Durchholz will be joining our residency as a member of the class of 2021! She has been working with our Program Director at the Free Clinic for the past year and has a strong commitment to urban underserved populations.