Addiction Medicine

One of the program’s key strengths is its strong focus on Addiction Medicine. Led by our program director, Dr. John Hayes, DO, who is board certified in Addiction Medicine, and supported by two other faculty members with extensive experience in this field, our residents receive specialized training to develop clinical competency and confidence in treating patients with addictions within a primary care setting. This allows residents to extend addiction treatment to patients who may not be interested, able, or ready for comprehensive treatment, thus broadening access to care. Additionally, we are actively expanding into inpatient treatment for individuals with addictions.

Our residency program also benefits from a partnership with Libertas Treatment Center, an outpatient addiction treatment clinic. Libertas offers a multidisciplinary team of licensed substance abuse counselors, case workers, nurses, and an intensive outpatient treatment program. This partnership provides residents with unique rotation opportunities and comprehensive outpatient addiction treatment training in both Green Bay and Marinette, WI. Dr. Lara Powers, a core faculty member and the medical director of these facilities, oversees this valuable collaboration.

Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum (LRMC)

The 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine have been proven effective in both treating and preventing lifestyle-related chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, coronary artery disease and hypertension. The Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum (LMRC) is incorporated into the residency didactic program to provide interested resident physicians the opportunity to take the Lifestyle Medicine Boards upon the completion of their curriculum and the Family Medicine Boards.

The LMRC consists of both educational and practicum components. Its educational component includes 40 hours of interactive virtual didactic material along with 60 hours of application activities designed to be completed over a two-year time period. The practicum component includes 400 lifestyle medicine-related patient encounters, 10 hours of (Intensive) Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (ITLC or TLC) program experience and 10 hours of group facilitation experience. Click here to learn more about this program.

Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum (LRMC)

The 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine have been proven effective in both treating and preventing lifestyle-related chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, coronary artery disease and hypertension. The Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum (LMRC) is incorporated into the residency didactic program to provide interested resident physicians the opportunity to take the Lifestyle Medicine Boards upon the completion of their curriculum and the Family Medicine Boards.

The LMRC consists of both educational and practicum components. Its educational component includes 40 hours of interactive virtual didactic material along with 60 hours of application activities designed to be completed over a two-year time period. The practicum component includes 400 lifestyle medicine-related patient encounters, 10 hours of (Intensive) Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (ITLC or TLC) program experience and 10 hours of group facilitation experience. Click here to learn more about this program.

Adult and Pediatric Hospital Medicine

The Green Bay Family Medicine Residency provides a robust hospital medicine and pediatric curriculum at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital. Residents spend nine months on an unopposed academic teaching service at the hospital’s Regional Medical Center, managing a wide range of adult medical conditions. This experience allows residents to work within multidisciplinary teams, honing their clinical skills and leadership in a collaborative, high-acuity environment. In addition, residents gain hands-on pediatric experience at HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital, treating children with acute and chronic illnesses under the guidance of expert PICU physicians. They learn to care for critically ill pediatric patients while navigating the complex dynamics between families, children, and healthcare providers.

Medical Student Education Curriculum

The MCW-Prevea Green Bay Family Medicine Residency has a strong academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin-Green Bay regional campus, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Residents are actively involved in teaching both in the classroom and clinical settings, enriching their educational experience. They also receive formal training in medical education techniques, equipping them with the skills to mentor and guide future medical professionals. This close affiliation enhances the residency program’s academic rigor and prepares residents for leadership in teaching and practice.

Medical Student Education Curriculum

The MCW-Prevea Green Bay Family Medicine Residency has a strong academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin-Green Bay regional campus, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Residents are actively involved in teaching both in the classroom and clinical settings, enriching their educational experience. They also receive formal training in medical education techniques, equipping them with the skills to mentor and guide future medical professionals. This close affiliation enhances the residency program’s academic rigor and prepares residents for leadership in teaching and practice.

Orthopedics/Sports Medicine

MCW-Prevea Family Medicine Residents receive focused training in sports medicine taught under the supervision of dually certified Family Medicine and Sports Medicine physicians. Green bay is a sports loving town! Our residents have opportunities to participate in sidelining and training room experiences with collegiate and high school sports. Green Bay residents become competent in the areas of pre-participation assessment, injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. Residents also have the option to spend clinic time with orthopedic surgeons treating advanced musculoskeletal conditions. Under the guidance of our sports and orthopedic physicians, you will perfect your musculoskeletal physical exam. You also be given the opportunity to further practice your casting/splinting and learn to do joint injections when indicated. Residents routinely perform office-based orthopedic procedures, such as arthrocentesis and joint injections.

Procedure Curriculum

Outpatient procedures are integrated into our continuity Family Medicine Clinic (FMC) experience. We have several faculty members involved in oversight of procedural care provided by our resident physicians. We offer long-acting reversible contraception (Nexplanon and Mirena/Kyleena IUD) placement and removal, nail removals, skin procedures, endometrial biopsy, minor surgical procedures like incision and drainage, joint injections and aspirations, and lesion removal with liquid nitrogen. We are proud to offer osteopathic manipulation, headed up by our program director Dr. John Hayes. We have two ultrasound units in our clinic and are in the midst of developing our Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum. We also provide training in identifying dermatologic conditions with the Dermlite device.

Colposcopy training is being developed and will be available for those interested in pursuing colposcopy training.

Procedure Curriculum

Outpatient procedures are integrated into our continuity Family Medicine Clinic (FMC) experience. We have several faculty members involved in oversight of procedural care provided by our resident physicians. We offer long-acting reversible contraception (Nexplanon and Mirena/Kyleena IUD) placement and removal, nail removals, skin procedures, endometrial biopsy, minor surgical procedures like incision and drainage, joint injections and aspirations, and lesion removal with liquid nitrogen. We are proud to offer osteopathic manipulation, headed up by our program director Dr. John Hayes. We have two ultrasound units in our clinic and are in the midst of developing our Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum. We also provide training in identifying dermatologic conditions with the Dermlite device.

Colposcopy training is being developed and will be available for those interested in pursuing colposcopy training.

Geriatric and Nursing Home Care

In the MCW-Prevea Green Bay Family Medicine Residency Program, our geriatrics and nursing home curriculum provides residents with hands-on experience in delivering high-quality care to older adults. During their PGY-2 and PGY-3 years, residents spend a half day every other month working alongside expert faculty members, managing a longitudinal panel of nursing home patients. Additionally, the dedicated geriatrics rotation offers a more immersive experience, where residents perform patient intakes and address acute and chronic health issues for a larger patient panel. This robust training prepares residents to skillfully meet the complex needs of geriatric patients with empathy and expertise.

Rural Health

The MCW-Prevea Green Bay Family Medicine Residency offers unique rural health experiences through a partnership with the Oneida Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), where residents immerse themselves in the rich culture of the Oneida Nation through home health visits and community health initiatives such as immunization clinics and educational talks at local schools. Additionally, residents gain valuable hands-on experience at the HSHS St. Clare rural safety-net emergency room in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, with opportunities to participate in a rural ambulance ride-along and provide health education at a rural high school. Residents also deliver comprehensive primary care at the Prevea Oconto Falls Health Center, fostering their skills in addressing the diverse needs of rural communities

Rural Health

The MCW-Prevea Green Bay Family Medicine Residency offers unique rural health experiences through a partnership with the Oneida Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), where residents immerse themselves in the rich culture of the Oneida Nation through home health visits and community health initiatives such as immunization clinics and educational talks at local schools. Additionally, residents gain valuable hands-on experience at the HSHS St. Clare rural safety-net emergency room in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, with opportunities to participate in a rural ambulance ride-along and provide health education at a rural high school. Residents also deliver comprehensive primary care at the Prevea Oconto Falls Health Center, fostering their skills in addressing the diverse needs of rural communities