Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Carle Foundation Hospital Family Medicine Residency is a community-based, ACGME-accredited program located in Urbana, Illinois. It operates within a 489-bed tertiary care hospital that is recognized for its exceptional resources and robust training opportunities in various medical fields, including emergency medicine, pediatrics, and critical care. The program emphasizes innovative teaching methods and a personalized track system, enabling residents to tailor their training to align with their future career aspirations. The residency is set to conclude its operations in 2026, making it a unique opportunity for those seeking comprehensive family medicine training.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Carle Family Medicine Residency program does not explicitly mention acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or IMG-friendly policies. The program is currently not accepting applications and is encouraging applicants to review the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria Family Medicine Residency.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not specifically mentioned how many categorical residents are accepted each year, but the program is noted to provide training opportunities in family medicine clinics, convenient care, and as hospitalists for graduates.
Program Website
Address
Carle Foundation Hospital, 611 W Park St, Urbana, IL 61801
Program Director
Ricky Bhimani, MD, FHM
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program has experienced residents who benefit from a supportive environment, though specific numbers or breakdowns of current PGY-1 residents are not available. The program fosters strong mentorship and collaboration among its residents.
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PGY-1 DO
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residency training includes hands-on patient care experiences in clinic and hospital settings. The majority of didactics occur on Tuesday afternoons, with specific rotations throughout the training years focusing on various specialties including Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and more. Each year builds upon the last with increasing responsibility and scope of practice.
Application
The Carle Family Medicine Residency is no longer accepting applications. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria Family Medicine Residency program, with training at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.
# of Locations
5 locations
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The Carle Family Medicine Residency is a community-based program in a 489-bed tertiary care hospital, equipped with tremendous resources and research opportunities, emphasizing community engagement and preventative care with a clinic-first model.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3 years
Housing
No specific information about housing options for residents is provided in the text.
Alumni
Many family medicine residency graduates are recruited by the Carle Foundation Hospital system upon graduation to work in family medicine clinics, convenient care, and as hospitalists.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers hands-on patient care experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings, various tracks such as rural medicine, a focus on community engagement, and preventative care with a clinic-first model.
PGY-1 Salary
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