Just got back from AAFP NC and I think I'm beginning to get a feel for what I'd like in a residency program. I was very impressed with Ventura and I was wondering if anyone knows of any similar programs in the nation. Particularly, I'm looking for well-regarded, unopposed programs that give the residents a great deal of autonomy and experience in all areas of family medicine. The only other program that comes to mind is JPS. Can anyone think of some other examples of similar programs? Thanks.
Strong Unopposed Programs?
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See the evolving list of unopposed programs. Also, define "unopposed"... As - some programs are opposed in some specialties, but not in others.
Example:
JPS is unopposed for IM, but technically opposed for OBGYN, Surg, etc.
If there's something you specifically want to do... look for a fellowship of that at the program.
Example: Sports Med (Tuscaloosa), OB (Spartanburg, AHEC Ft Smith, etc.), Hospitalist / international (JPS), ER (combined programs)
All else fails, actually look at the rotation schedule. Some make you do 2 months of OB, others make you do 4. Some have ICU, some do not.
Example:
JPS is unopposed for IM, but technically opposed for OBGYN, Surg, etc.
If there's something you specifically want to do... look for a fellowship of that at the program.
Example: Sports Med (Tuscaloosa), OB (Spartanburg, AHEC Ft Smith, etc.), Hospitalist / international (JPS), ER (combined programs)
All else fails, actually look at the rotation schedule. Some make you do 2 months of OB, others make you do 4. Some have ICU, some do not.
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West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL. There is an IM residency but it is nowhere near as strong a program. No other residents and it is pretty OB heavy. Vert solid traning from what I hear.
http://www.westsuburbanmc.com/about/family-medicine-residency-program.aspx
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You can't go wrong with ventura.
other excellent west coast programs include contra costa county, natividad, santa rosa, u.wa/spokane, klamath falls, providence miluakie, tacoma family medicine
other excellent west coast programs include contra costa county, natividad, santa rosa, u.wa/spokane, klamath falls, providence miluakie, tacoma family medicine
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also via christi, wesley fm, kc fm, texas a&m, lawrence (MA), north colorado
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UMKC FM
Unopposed with University affiliation. Community as well as Urban hospital, and a top Children's Hospital.
Unopposed with University affiliation. Community as well as Urban hospital, and a top Children's Hospital.
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I need to chime in for my program (I'm currently co-chief resident):
Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital - La Grange, IL
The entire hospital is ours with no other residents. We have great FP attendings and specialists. The only time you will see other residents is during away rotations (OB rotation at Mount Sinai Hospital and Peds ER rotation at Children's Memorial Hospital). We are well known and regarded in the area and our graduates have no problems getting jobs (I already have signed for a sweet job in Wisconsin starting September 2012). Any questions feel free to ask me
Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital - La Grange, IL
The entire hospital is ours with no other residents. We have great FP attendings and specialists. The only time you will see other residents is during away rotations (OB rotation at Mount Sinai Hospital and Peds ER rotation at Children's Memorial Hospital). We are well known and regarded in the area and our graduates have no problems getting jobs (I already have signed for a sweet job in Wisconsin starting September 2012). Any questions feel free to ask me
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Does anyone know about or have an opinion of the Lincoln Family Medicine Program in Nebraska?
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I just started my third year here and have absolutely loved it. I looked and interviewed at a lot of the unopposed Midwestern programs (Via Chrisi, UMKC, etc, as well). Lincoln is a city of over 250,000 and we are the only residents. We are affliated the UNMC in Omaha but are community based.
You pretty much have the opportunity to learn as much as you want. You have a lot of freedom in your schedule during third year so that you can taylor it to fit your practice (ie. hospitalist, rural practice with ob, c-sections, endoscopy, er, etc.). Lots of opportunities to moonlight in rural ER's, urgent cares, etc., in fact it is highly encouraged here.
Message me if you have more questions.
I just finished my intern year at Tacoma Family Medicine and love it. It was my first choice program. Here's why I love TFM:
1. Strong OB: all of our faculty do OB (which is not the case at many and maybe most programs), some do c/s. It was the only program I found where the FP residents run the labor deck. 80-120 deliveries on average, I know one resident who got 200 vaginal deliveries. It is possible, but not guaranteed, to get sufficient numbers to get privileged in c/s. We have a NICU, so other programs actually transfer their higher risk OB patients to us! We have enough OB to support 4 rural FP fellows each year.
2. Underserved, full-scope family medicine, with focus on women's health.
3. Our own pediatric hospital (Mary Bridge), with only FP residents (and UW students). All of our faculty have privileges here too. It is consistently ranked by UW students as a top 3rd rotation because of the teaching.
4. Arguably the most diverse city in the NW (greater percentage of African Americans than Seattle or Portland, many Spanish and Russian speaking patients, vibrant East African and Asian immigrant communities)
5. WWAMI network, the gold standard in FP training: our program is unopposed, but we benefit from a relationship with UW in two key ways: first, all of our faculty are University of Washington faculty, and therefore meet the academic standards required of UW professors. Second, we have free access to DynaMed (including mobile access), UpToDate, and all the journals and online textbooks at UW's extensive medical library.
6. Fantastic living: Closer to Mt. Rainier and much less traffic than Seattle. I live 20 min from the hospital and have horses and chickens. Many other residents live in the vibrant, beautiful and safe North Tacoma neighborhoods, which is where I send my kindergartner to a wonderful public Montessori school.
Check us out at www.tacomafamilymedicine.org.
1. Strong OB: all of our faculty do OB (which is not the case at many and maybe most programs), some do c/s. It was the only program I found where the FP residents run the labor deck. 80-120 deliveries on average, I know one resident who got 200 vaginal deliveries. It is possible, but not guaranteed, to get sufficient numbers to get privileged in c/s. We have a NICU, so other programs actually transfer their higher risk OB patients to us! We have enough OB to support 4 rural FP fellows each year.
2. Underserved, full-scope family medicine, with focus on women's health.
3. Our own pediatric hospital (Mary Bridge), with only FP residents (and UW students). All of our faculty have privileges here too. It is consistently ranked by UW students as a top 3rd rotation because of the teaching.
4. Arguably the most diverse city in the NW (greater percentage of African Americans than Seattle or Portland, many Spanish and Russian speaking patients, vibrant East African and Asian immigrant communities)
5. WWAMI network, the gold standard in FP training: our program is unopposed, but we benefit from a relationship with UW in two key ways: first, all of our faculty are University of Washington faculty, and therefore meet the academic standards required of UW professors. Second, we have free access to DynaMed (including mobile access), UpToDate, and all the journals and online textbooks at UW's extensive medical library.
6. Fantastic living: Closer to Mt. Rainier and much less traffic than Seattle. I live 20 min from the hospital and have horses and chickens. Many other residents live in the vibrant, beautiful and safe North Tacoma neighborhoods, which is where I send my kindergartner to a wonderful public Montessori school.
Check us out at www.tacomafamilymedicine.org.
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I'm new here, and very interested in this topic. I've heard good things about some programs in CO,WY and the surrounding area.
Ft Collins Family Medicine Residency Program
St Mary's Family Medicine Residency
North Colorado Family Medicine
Swedish Family Medicine Residency Program
Southern Colorado Family Medicine
St Anthony Family Medicine Residency Program
University of New Mexico-Santa Fe, Rural Track Program (1+2)
University of Wyoming- Cheyenne
University of Wyoming- Casper
Montana Family Medicine Residency
East Coast:
Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency
Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program
NH-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency Program
Central Maine Medical Family Practice (has rural track)
MAHEC rural track (NC)
I'm not saying these are all good full scope programs, just wondering if anyone has an opinion on them, or even better, firsthand knowledge. Thanks!
Ft Collins Family Medicine Residency Program
St Mary's Family Medicine Residency
North Colorado Family Medicine
Swedish Family Medicine Residency Program
Southern Colorado Family Medicine
St Anthony Family Medicine Residency Program
University of New Mexico-Santa Fe, Rural Track Program (1+2)
University of Wyoming- Cheyenne
University of Wyoming- Casper
Montana Family Medicine Residency
East Coast:
Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency
Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program
NH-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency Program
Central Maine Medical Family Practice (has rural track)
MAHEC rural track (NC)
I'm not saying these are all good full scope programs, just wondering if anyone has an opinion on them, or even better, firsthand knowledge. Thanks!
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