Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Halifax Health focuses on training residents to embrace whole-person healthcare. As the longest-standing Family Medicine Residency program in Florida, it offers a broad range of clinical experiences and interdisciplinary teamwork, preparing physicians for practice in various settings. The program is committed to serving diverse communities and promoting healthcare equity.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
International Medical Graduates are eligible if they have current ECFMG certification. They must have graduated from medical school within the last three years and have a minimum of 12 months of U.S. clinical experience with patients. Halifax Health does not sponsor visas.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
First year: 8 residents, Second year: 8 residents, Third year: 8 residents, Sports Medicine Fellowship: 1 fellow, Women's Health Fellowship: 1 fellow
Program Website
Address
Halifax Health Medical Center, Daytona Beach, FL
Program Director
Melanie VanDemark, MD, ABOM, FAAFP
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program has a total of 24 residents: 8 PGY-1 residents, with a focus on providing a robust educational experience in family medicine, including outpatient and inpatient care.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
› Three-week rotations; › Maximum elective time allowed by ACGME; › Private clinic in Center for Family & Sports Medicine, with clinic time increasing each year; › Dedicated procedure rotations; › Sports Medicine rotations; › Robust inpatient adult, pediatric, and obstetric experiences; › Areas of Concentration to enhance education for residents; › High-volume prenatal care clinic.
Application
Application Period Opens: January 15, 2024. Rolling Applications: First Come First Served.
# of Locations
One private clinic in the Center for Family & Sports Medicine along with various inpatient settings.
Fellowship
The Family Medicine Residency Program offers various fellowship opportunities, including Sports Medicine Fellowship and Women's Health Fellowship. Recent graduates have pursued careers in outpatient practices, inpatient hospitalist roles, addiction medicine, and urgent care.
Resident Life
Overview
We are proud to be a teaching facility, offering the Family Medicine Residency program in the state of Florida, with tailored experiences in Sports Medicine and outpatient care.
On Call Schedule
PGY-1 averages 1 in 8 nights; PGY-2 averages 1 in 10 nights; PGY-3 averages 1 per month, no holidays.
# of Years of Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program is a three-year program.
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Alumni
Recent graduates work in outpatient practices, academic medicine, international missions, rural areas, addiction medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, and urgent care.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 year: $59,900, PGY-2 year: $62,000, PGY-3 year: $64,400, Sports Medicine Fellow: $67,900, Women's Health Fellow: $67,000; Four weeks personal leave days, plus five days CME per year; Continuing education allowance: $1,500 per PGY-1 year, $2,000 for both PGY-2 and PGY-3 years; Life and disability insurance provided; Health and dental insurance available; Malpractice insurance provided; ACLS, PALS, ALSO, and NRP certification; USMLE or COMLEX 3 fees; All fees paid for State of Florida medical licensure and DEA registration; Cafeteria meals provided while on duty; iPad for clinical work; Lab coats and scrubs; Free use of Halifax Health - Fitness Center, with reduced rates for families; $1,000 moving allowance.
PGY-1 Salary
59900
Vacation
PGY-1 year: 4 personal leave days, plus 5 days for CME per year.