Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency program, established in 1973, offers young physicians hands-on training with experienced doctors in a family-oriented atmosphere. The program, jointly sponsored by Avera McKennan and Sanford Health Hospitals, is affiliated with the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine and is fully accredited, accepting nine residents each year. With an emphasis on comprehensive care, the residency aims to train physicians to serve the diverse healthcare needs of the local population, particularly in rural areas.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or provide details about an IMG acceptance rate. It is essential to confirm whether ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship options (H1-B, J-1) are available, especially for IMGs looking to apply.
Categorical Positions
9
Categorical Positions (detail)
Nine residents per year
Program Website
Address
1115 East 20th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently accepts nine residents per year and has graduated nearly 350 residents to date, most of whom practice within South Dakota and neighboring states.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Training will be competency-based, emphasizing the rural physician perspective, promoting lifelong self-directed learning and evidence-based comprehensive care and disease prevention to patients of all ages and backgrounds in a variety of ambulatory and hospital settings. There will be a special focus on obstetrical training, procedural skills, and care of the underserved including local, global, and refugee populations.
Application
The residency program accepts applications through ERAS. The deadline for applications is typically in mid-November, with interviews conducted in December through February. Specific requirements include a completed application, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and transcripts.
# of Locations
The residency program is jointly sponsored by Avera McKennan and Sanford Health Hospitals and has affiliations with the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.
Fellowship
The residency program has a mission to train physicians for practice in South Dakota and emphasizes excellence in evidence-based medicine and community service. The program is equipped to prepare residents for various career paths post-graduation, especially in rural, underserved areas, though specific fellowship information is not detailed in the provided text.
Resident Life
Overview
Since 1973, the Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency program has offered young physicians the opportunity for hands-on training with experienced doctors and nurses and CFM’s top-of-the-line technology. Our residents are on the record as saying CFM offers an unmatched learning experience and friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. CFM is a place that you can call home – whether you’re a new physician or a patient in need of full-service care.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program typically accepts nine residents per year.
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Alumni
The program boasts nearly 350 graduates, with 75% practicing in South Dakota and neighboring states. Alumni often pursue fellowships in various specialties, although specific fellowship breakdowns are not detailed.
Salary & Benefits
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Vacation
The policy regarding vacation time for residents is not detailed in the text provided. Additional information would be needed to clarify vacation policies for PGY-1 residents.