Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) focuses on training capable family physicians through a comprehensive educational curriculum. It emphasizes patient-centered care and provides extensive opportunities for residents to practice in both inpatient and outpatient settings, enhancing their clinical skills, leadership roles, and research involvement. ECHN is located in the culturally rich city of Manchester, offering a supportive environment for residents as they cultivate their skills and prepare to serve their communities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness, but it does list a variety of international medical schools from which current and past residents have graduated, indicating some acceptance of IMGs. Furthermore, since details about ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship are not provided, it can be inferred that there may be IMG applicants in the program.
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Program Director
Remi Mathews, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residents in the Family Medicine Residency Program include a diverse group of both MD and DO graduates from various medical schools, suggesting a well-rounded training environment. However, the specific number of current residents is not provided, and further details are needed to understand their backgrounds better.
PGY-1 MD
The document does not specify an exact count of PGY-1 MD residents currently enrolled in the residency program. Therefore, the status is 'unknown.'
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
The document lists a variety of medical schools from which its residents graduated but does not provide an explicit count of PGY-1 IMG residents. Thus, the status is 'unknown.'
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first year residents (PGY-1) includes 13 blocks of rotations, each lasting 4 weeks. Rotations include Colon & Rectal Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine Outpatient, Gynecology, ICU, Inpatient Medicine, and Pediatrics, among others, with a focus on continuity clinic.
Application
No specific deadlines or interview dates were mentioned in the provided information. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for details on the application process.
# of Locations
The residency program includes a teaching hospital located in Manchester, providing care across various specialties with access to a vibrant community.
Fellowship
Recent graduates of the Family Medicine Residency have pursued fellowship opportunities, including a Geriatrics Fellowship at Johns Hopkins, Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of South Carolina, and NMM Fellowship at ECHN. This indicates a pathway for graduates to further specialize after their residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The ECHN Family Medicine Residency Program trains outstanding family physicians through an innovative and evidence-based curriculum within a patient-centered medical home, focusing on care for underserved populations in New England.
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# of Years of Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program typically lasts for 3 years, encompassing extensive training across various medical disciplines.
Housing
No specific information about housing support or options was provided in the text.
Alumni
ECHN Family Medicine Residency graduates have pursued various fellowships and specialty areas. Notable fellowships include Geriatrics Fellowship at Johns Hopkins and Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of South Carolina. Graduates have also ventured into areas such as Addiction Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist positions, Hyperbaric Chamber Medicine, Nocturnist roles, Primary Care, Private Practice, Sports Medicine, and Urgent Care.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Program Benefits include ACOFP for PGY3, Comlex 3 exam fee reimbursement, educational stipend of $750 a year, iPhone with unlimited data, Laptop, Meal stipend, Membership to applicable professional societies, Mentor system, National boards parts 1 and 2 fee reimbursement, Participation in GME and hospital committees, Program sponsored sports events, Recruitment events, Research opportunities, Resident events (holiday party, graduation party, and retreats), Salary: PGY1: $68,500; PGY2: $71,250; PGY3: $74,500, Stipend for educational activities. Hospital Benefits include 20 paid vacation days, Cafeteria meal discount, Free parking, Health, life and short-term disability insurance, Medical malpractice insurance, Retirement plan.
PGY-1 Salary
68500
Vacation
Residents are allocated 20 paid vacation days annually. There were no details on carry-over or process for requesting time off specified in the text.