Internal Medicine at Oakland

Lifestyle

Balance- it is one of the most important skills a physician must acquire and we believe it is an integral part to residency training. Balance of play, rest, and work, family and friends and making time for daily physical activity is necessary for a successful and satisfying career in medicine.

We have designed a program that gives great clinical preparation and time to consolidate knowledge using traditional (lectures and books) as well as new technologies (CD ROMs, web-based learning, and simulation). We are designing innovative teaching tools to allow residents to do some web-based training at home.

The Bay Area is a vibrant community full of outdoor adventure with all the cultural benefits of a large cosmopolitan area. It boasts top restaurants, theater, an opera house and ballet as well as an active local music scene. From family-friendly parks including the Little Farm at nearby Tilden Park and the newly renovated Children’s Zoo at the Oakland Zoo to skiing and camping at Lake Tahoe, there is truly something for everyone.

Healthy Lifestyle - By honoring duty-hours and eliminating long and overnight call, our residents are able to balance their clinical and educational goals with an active life outside of the Medical Center. Even on-site, there are many ways to promote your health.

• On-site Farmer’s Market every Friday
• Hospital Cafeteria with Healthy Choices menu
• On-campus gym
• On-site classes (ie. Tai Chi, yoga etc)
• On-line links for tracking personal healthy living at kp.org

Our Chief Residents arrange monthly outings (restaurants, BBQs and breweries), as well as wine tasting in the nearby Napa and Sonoma Wineries, and all residents attend yearly class retreats.

We are also exploring innovative teaching with residents spending some time telecommuting using CD ROMs and other web-based teaching tools.