Program Rankings?

[Green Grass]

Hello,

I'm wondering if someone can fill me in on what programs are competitive in the FM residency match? I'm assuming some programs are filled with applicants who had stellar numbers, while others match the average student. Thanks in advance!

---

Members don't see this ad.

 

[simpler2]

Competitive in FM is a little different than other fields. As long as you passed and have no "red flag" numbers, the focus is much more on the personal and "other" things in your profile (non-medical, humanitarian efforts, community medicine projects). For most FM programs you don't really need the extra stuff, just need to make a good impression and get along with people at that program. However, many of the Cali/NW programs are highly sought after. As a general rule places that offer more comprehensive training are more competitive.
Review past posts to get specific names...after a while you hear see names of certain programs more than others. That being said, there are some great no name programs out there that offer great training. Unfortunately for the applicant its just not as simple to make a list as it is with IM/surg or other fields.

 

[FMGuy]

I'm a resident in North Carolina. And I figured I'd add a little objective data to help you compare programs (information that I wish I had when I was going through the application process):

1.) Match Results/ Fill Rates For Each Residency Program in the Country
http://www.nrmp.org/data/resultsanddata2010.pdf

2.) Pass Rates for the Family Medicine Boards for Each Residency. Click on the bottom where it says "here" and you'll come to a PDF file that's easily searchable. And believe me, there are more than a few surprises.

https://www.theabfm.org/residency/performance.aspx

Best of luck to everyone during the application process!

 

[Fredsgotslacks]

FMGuy, do you know much about the Cabarrus program in NC? I noticed they did not fill last year from the link you provided but have always heard good things about them.

 

[Green Grass]

I'm a resident in North Carolina. And I figured I'd add a little objective data to help you compare programs (information that I wish I had when I was going through the application process):

1.) Match Results/ Fill Rates For Each Residency Program in the Country
http://www.nrmp.org/data/resultsanddata2010.pdf

2.) Pass Rates for the Family Medicine Boards for Each Residency. Click on the bottom where it says "here" and you'll come to a PDF file that's easily searchable. And believe me, there are more than a few surprises.

https://www.theabfm.org/residency/performance.aspx

Best of luck to everyone during the application process!

Thanks!

 

[Lespedeza]

I'm a resident in North Carolina. And I figured I'd add a little objective data to help you compare programs (information that I wish I had when I was going through the application process):

1.) Match Results/ Fill Rates For Each Residency Program in the Country
http://www.nrmp.org/data/resultsanddata2010.pdf

2.) Pass Rates for the Family Medicine Boards for Each Residency. Click on the bottom where it says "here" and you'll come to a PDF file that's easily searchable. And believe me, there are more than a few surprises.

https://www.theabfm.org/residency/performance.aspx

Best of luck to everyone during the application process!

This is awesome. Thanks for posting!

 

[FMGuy]

FMGuy, do you know much about the Cabarrus program in NC? I noticed they did not fill last year from the link you provided but have always heard good things about them.

I've also only heard good things about the Cabarrus program. For me, the major downside is the four very separate sites for resident training. I could see how others would view this as a benefit though ... because you'd get to know those faculty, residents, and staff at your site very well.

 

[jimfp]

univ wyo program in casper, wyoming message me for details

 

[ms_nut]

Here is the list from US News:

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankings...-schools/top-medical-schools/familiy-medicine

 

[lowbudget]

Here is the list from US News:

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankings...-schools/top-medical-schools/familiy-medicine

"Specialty Rankings: The rankings are based solely on ratings by medical school deans and senior faculty from the list of schools surveyed. They each identified up to 10 schools offering the best programs in each specialty area. Those receiving the most nominations in the top 10 appear here." -- US News


1. Does not rate community unopposed programs
2. Based on medical school deans & faculty who may not know other family medicine departments across the nation.
3. The list mostly includes the schools where faculty publish/speak a lot; which is good, but may not be pertinent to you.
4. Generally speaking, the schools listed have very strong primary care research going on. They also almost all of them have faculty development programs. Again, that may or may not be pertinent to you.

http://www.stfm.org/fmhub/fm2004/October/Peter660.pdf