A Pathway is a pre-established yet flexible set of experiences within our standard residency curriculum. Pathways give interested residents the chance to deepen their knowledge and skills in a specific area, beyond the comprehensive training all Madison family medicine residents receive.
Currently approved pathways include:
- Addiction Medicine
- Community Health
- Developmental Disabilities
- Geriatrics
- Global Health
- Integrative Health
- LGBTQ+ Health
- Pregnancy Care
- Point of Care Ultrasound
- Research
- Rural Health
- Sports Medicine
- Women’s Health
Pathway Highlights
Each pathway includes individualized goals and objectives, along with a faculty sponsor who helps design the resident’s experience. Pathways may involve a preferred continuity clinic location, targeted coursework, customized electives and rotations, and opportunities for presentations or projects in the chosen field. While pathways typically include around four weeks of elective time in the area of focus, they primarily integrate the chosen interest into the standard residency curriculum, offering rich sub-specialty experience while still allowing time to explore other areas.
How It Works
Pathways are entirely optional. All Madison residents graduate with strong foundations across all these areas, but pathways are designed for those who want advanced expertise. Residents can apply mid way through their first year of residency, with approval from a faculty sponsor and residency leadership. Completion of a pathway is documented in the resident’s educational record and can be highlighted in letters of recommendation, though it does not result in separate certification.
Interested in something else?
New pathways are regularly developed, and our team is always eager to build individualized experiences. If you’re interested in an area not yet formalized, we’ll work with you to create a curriculum that reflects your unique goals and interests.