Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
CHRISTUS Health offers a comprehensive residency program across various specialties, emphasizing high-quality training and development for residents and fellows. The program provides a supportive environment and opportunities for fellowships post-residency in specialties such as Geriatrics and Emergency Medicine. The health system trains more than 200 residents and fellows across three states, equipping them for successful careers in medicine.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Low Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program is friendly towards International Medical Graduates (IMGs). It actively accepts IMG applicants and has specific details regarding eligibility for international graduates. Furthermore, the program facilitates ECFMG certification and offers visa sponsorships. These attributes make it accessible for applicants who have completed their medical education outside of the United States.
Categorical Positions
157
Categorical Positions (detail)
More than 200 residents and fellows.
Program Website
Address
CHRISTUS Health, 5101 N. O'Connor Blvd, Irving, TX 75039
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently hosts a diverse cohort of residents, though specific counts of PGY-1 MD and DO residents along with IMG representatives are not explicitly stated. However, the program continues to attract a broad range of candidates from both U.S. and international medical schools.
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program offers various residency and fellowship training programs, including Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Geriatric Medicine, among others, across three states.
Application
CHRISTUS Health sponsors and/or provides primary training for residency and fellowship programs across three states. Details on applications, including specific deadlines, requirements, and interview dates, can be found under the 'How to Apply' section of the respective program pages.
# of Locations
Residents and fellows train in various locations, as indicated in the program brochure, including opportunities in Longview, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Texarkana.
Fellowship
The program provides multiple fellowship opportunities, including specialties like Geriatric Medicine, OB/Women's Health, Sports Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships in these areas at affiliated institutions, showcasing the program's commitment to post-graduation career development.
Resident Life
Overview
CHRISTUS Health, in partnership with its academic affiliates, sponsors and/or is the primary training site for residency and fellowship programs in a variety of specialties across three states, which train more than 200 residents and fellows.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Residency and fellowship programs vary in length typically from 3 to 4 years, depending on the specialty.
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Alumni
Alumni from CHRISTUS Health programs have gone on to various positions in fellowships, subspecialties, and academic roles. Common fellowships pursued include areas within internal medicine, family medicine, and emergency medicine, often at institutions across Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana.
Salary & Benefits
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