Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The CMMC Family Medicine Residency, based in Central Maine, offers a comprehensive training program focusing on family medicine while placing a strong emphasis on rural healthcare. The residency prepares its participants through diverse clinical experiences, including a dedicated 4-week rural medicine rotation in their intern year, and exposure to various socio-economic and regional patient populations. The program is well-positioned for future family physicians committed to serving their communities and emphasizes a supportive educational environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The CMMC Family Medicine Residency does not explicitly mention criteria for International Medical Graduates (IMGs), but they do participate in the Maine Rural Graduate Medical Education (MERGE) Collaborative, which may enhance the program’s IMG-friendliness. More specific information such as accepting ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship was not provided. For complete confirmatory details, contacting the program directly is advisable.
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Program Website
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Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA
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Current Residents
Overview
As of the current academic year, the specific number of residents in their first year of the residency program (PGY-1) is not available. Understanding the composition and demographics of the current residents, including the proportion of IMGs, would require more detailed program information.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
All CMMC FMR residents complete a 4-week immersive rural medicine rotation in their intern year and are part of the Maine Rural Graduate Medical Education Collaborative to expand rural training opportunities.
Application
Currently, CMMC Family Medicine Residency requires completion of a 4-week immersive rural medicine rotation in the intern year, but specific application deadlines and requirements are not mentioned in the provided text. Additional details may be found by visiting the program's official website.
# of Locations
Over 30 training sites in rural communities across Maine.
Fellowship
The CMMC Family Medicine Residency program actively collaborates on rural residency rotations and offers a rich educational experience, including a 4-week immersive rural medicine rotation during the intern year. It's also a member of the MERGE Collaborative, which could provide pathways to further fellowship training in rural medicine.
Resident Life
Overview
CMMC Family Medicine Residency is committed to rural education and offers a first-of-its-kind collaboration to develop high-quality rural residency rotations, with over 30 training sites in rural communities across Maine available to residents.
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# of Years of Program
The program's length is not explicitly stated, but it emphasizes the commitment to high-quality training across diverse settings including urban and rural.
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Alumni
CMMC FMR has a strong focus on rural education, being a member of the Maine Rural Graduate Medical Education (MERGE) Collaborative, but specific outcomes or fellowships pursued by alumni are not detailed in the text.
Salary & Benefits
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