Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency program at FSU offers a comprehensive 3-year ACGME certified curriculum designed to cultivate the next generation of family physicians through engaged community outreach and a commitment to reducing health disparities. Residents benefit from a small, supportive training environment, gaining hands-on experience in full-spectrum family medicine within healthcare shortages areas in Southwest Florida. With an established track record of 100% Board Exam Pass Rate, the program empowers its trainees in a dynamic, unopposed training milieu.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Family Medicine Residency program at Florida State University (FSU) appears to be IMG-friendly based on its inclusive mission to provide quality healthcare to diverse communities, which could suggest a welcome environment for International Medical Graduates. However, specific details regarding IMG acceptance rates or explicit mention of ECFMG certification acceptance are not provided. Programs typically offering such details may be reached out to directly for confirmation of IMG-friendly status. Additionally, the program emphasizes engagement with the community which can be advantageous for IMGs seeking integration within the local healthcare system.
Categorical Positions
15
Categorical Positions (detail)
3-year ACGME certified program with a 100% Board Exam Pass Rate since inception.
Program Website
Address
2780 Cleveland Ave., Suite 709, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Program Director
Alfred Gitu, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the residency program has 17 residents in total across various years, including 7 PGY-1 residents who play a crucial role in patient care and collaboration within their cohort.
PGY-1 MD
7
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
2
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes a comprehensive residency experience emphasizing full-spectrum family medicine, with flexibility for various electives. Residents participate in educational conferences and are involved in clinical practice aiming to reduce health disparities in underserved communities.
Application
Please check the 'Application Information' section for detailed application requirements and deadlines.
# of Locations
Residents will work in various locations including downtown Fort Myers and other related facilities, providing opportunities in ambulatory, inpatient, and long-term care settings.
Fellowship
The residency offers various fellowship opportunities, particularly in focused areas such as Health Disparities, Global Health, Sports Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. Residents have the flexibility to enhance their education through elective opportunities, suggesting robust career development pathways post-residency. Specific fellowship affiliations were not listed but the program's connection to diverse patient care settings enhances future subspecialty prospects for graduates.
Resident Life
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency program is unique due to its engagement with the community through outreach projects, offers multiple focused tracks including Health Disparities, Global Health, Sports Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, and fosters an environment where residents' voices and ideas are actively heard and acted upon.
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# of Years of Program
3
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents have the opportunity for outreach projects, flexible schedules with elective opportunities, and board certified faculty in Lifestyle Medicine.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation