Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Kistler Family Medicine Residency offered by Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre aims to train community-based family physicians. Launched in 2007, the program focuses on patient-centered care and offers residents the chance to establish their own patient panels while following them across various care settings. Graduates are encouraged to remain with Geisinger or apply their skills to enhance healthcare elsewhere, emphasizing a commitment to community health and professional growth.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program appears to be IMG-friendly as it attracts talented medical students from across the country and emphasizes guidance for international graduates, although specific acceptance rates or IMG statistics are not mentioned. Visa support details may need to be confirmed separately. ECFMG certification acceptance is implied by its appeal to a diverse range of medical students.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program trains community-based family physicians and receives medical students from across the U.S.
Program Website
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Program Director
David Kistler, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
PGY-1 MD
The document did not provide a specific count of PGY-1 MD residents currently enrolled. However, it suggests that the program is growing and continues to attract a diverse group of residents.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
The document does not provide specific numbers regarding PGY-1 residents who are International Medical Graduates. This information is not disclosed and would require further investigation.
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents practice in a dedicated family medicine residency clinic, admitting adult patients on an unopposed service, and following a panel of patients across the continuum of their care.
Application
The training program accepts applications via the AAMC's ERAS system. Specific deadlines and requirements for the application process were not detailed in the excerpt.
# of Locations
Residents will work in a dedicated family medicine residency clinic attached to the hospital, providing care in local communities in Pennsylvania.
Fellowship
Recent graduates of the Geisinger Family Medicine Residency Program have opportunities to pursue various fellowships in family medicine and associated specialties, although specific fellowships and affiliations are not detailed in the document.
Resident Life
Overview
The Kistler Family Medicine Residency in Wilkes-Barre focuses on training community-based family physicians, emphasizing high-quality, patient-centered care.
On Call Schedule
Unopposed service for residents with their own patient panel.
# of Years of Program
The residency program launched in 2007 and is designed for medical students aiming to become community family physicians.
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Alumni
Details regarding alumni and their career paths post-graduation are not provided in the given text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents can stay at Geisinger if they choose, emphasizing patient-centered care.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The text does not specify any information regarding the vacation policy for residents.