We are dedicated to providing excellent health care to the underserved and to training Family Physicians who share that vision.
Social Justice Medicine
As an academic program we strive to understand structural and pervasive social elements of health disparity in our world and we work to train future physician leaders in the movement for Social Justice from a healthcare perspective.
Teaching Health Center based Family Medicine Residency Program
We have 11 health centers located throughout the Greater New Orleans and surrounding areas that provide primary and preventative health services that address the needs of the total individual—body, mind, and spirit.
‘Clinic First’ Model of Resident Education
We value Family Physicians and make ambulatory training a top priority. Our high-performing treatment clinics are the foundation for our residency program and we strive to enhance ambulatory learning experiences in a Teaching Health Center environment.
Community Partnerships
We partner with like-minded and community-based hospitals serving the greater New Orleans area, and with community organizations and leaders who share our vision.
Evidence-based, Patient-centered, Team-based approach to Healthcare
As a Medical Home we utilize a healthcare delivery model that actively engages patients in their own health care while coordinating efforts among multiple health care disciplines across various settings of care to meet the needs of our patients in achieving high quality outcomes. We train Family Physicians who understand their role as physician leaders of integrated care teams.
Compassionate Healthcare
We are driven by our mission to deliver high quality care that is compassionate and appreciates the patient, and their place within their family and community.
Population Health Management
By identifying the health care gaps in our community, we employ strategies to achieve improved health outcomes. Our residents gain a wealth of knowledge and experience in understanding managing patient care needs at the population level.
Community Engagement
While embracing a willingness to serve and learn from those in our community and our patients, we nurture the physician’s commitment to respond to community needs.
Scholarship
While encouraging physicians in their pursuit of innovative and multi-disciplinary approaches, as well as inter-professional collaboration. The scholarly activity of our faculty and residents emphasizes strategies physicians can use to alleviate illnesses.
Physician Empowerment
With a progressive and innovative curriculum, we allow physicians to find their niche through curricular enhancements and specialized skill set training while promoting personal accountability to themselves and others. Our curriculum features longitudinal training experiences that align with the life cycle and which provides the resident plenty of time for self directed learning and personalized learning experiences.
Well-being
In recognizing that optimal performance and the ability to deliver quality care to patients is linked to the physical, mental, and emotional health of the health care provider, we prioritize self-care and peer support.
Awards of Excellence
HEALTH CARE THAT IS SAFE AND INNOVATIVE
Our “Patient-Centered Medical Home Model” has positioned us to garner recognition for providing safe and innovative health care. We’ve earned distinction from several entities and made several service improvements.
Residency Rotation Locations
DePaul Community Health Center - New Orleans East
5630 Read Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70127
Phone: 504-248-5357
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 am to 2 pm
Sunday: Closed
