Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Research Medical Center is an ACGME-accredited program located in Kansas City, MO. With a history of over 40 years, this program provides comprehensive training designed to prepare residents for holistic care in family medicine. The residency consists of three years with a class size that allows for personalized education, teamwork, and hands-on experience across various clinical settings, including continuity clinics and hospital rotations. The program's commitment to training family physicians is reinforced by a diverse faculty and a supportive learning environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The family medicine residency program at Research Medical Center is IMG-friendly. They accept international medical graduates and support them through the application process, which includes the flexibility of ECFMG certification acceptance. The program also offers visa sponsorship options to ensure smooth entry for IMG applicants.
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8/8/8 residents
Program Website
Address
2316 E Meyer Blvd Building 2, Suite 646, Kansas City, MO 64132
Program Director
Kavitha Arabindoo, MD, MPH
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency class consists of a total of 24 residents across three years (8 in each year). The program has a vibrant group of residents with various backgrounds and interests, committed to providing comprehensive care to their patients.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program features a comprehensive curriculum designed for the development of residents over three years, including core pediatric rotations at Children's Mercy Hospital and other hospital-based rotations at Research Medical Center, with a focus on continuity clinics at the Goppert-Trinity Family Care Clinic.
Application
Application via ERAS with ID: 15216244; NRMP ID: 2984120C0; ACGME ID: 1202821183; Apply Now option available on the website.
# of Locations
Research Medical Center has various affiliated clinic and hospital locations, mainly focusing on primary care and specialized services within Kansas City.
Fellowship
Research Medical Center offers a variety of fellowship opportunities for its residents. Recent graduates have pursued specialties such as family medicine, sports medicine, and geriatric medicine. The program has affiliations with various medical institutions, providing residents with access to diverse subspecialties.
Resident Life
Overview
Research Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency is a 40+ year old 3-year ACGME accredited residency program located in Kansas City, MO, recognized for its strong focus on training family physicians to serve underserved communities. It features a unique combination of unopposed primary care residency, experienced faculty, and a supportive environment for developing a diverse and competent physician workforce.
On Call Schedule
Night-float call system
# of Years of Program
The Family Medicine Residency program spans three years (PGY-1, PGY-2, and PGY-3) with a structured approach to learning and resident development.
Housing
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Alumni
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Free food provided at Research Medical Center; lunch provided daily; personal phone & laptop computer for three years; reimbursement with a passing score on COMLEX-3/USMLE STEP-3; educational leave of 5 weekdays during residency; registration fees covered for select conferences; paid BLS, ACLS, PALS, ALSO, NRP, and FCCS certifications; four weeks (20 days) of paid vacation; six weeks (one-time) fully paid medical leave; opportunities for medical mission trips; moonlighting permitted in PGY-2/3 years; health and dental insurance available from Day 1; paid malpractice insurance; membership to American Academy of Family Physicians.
PGY-1 Salary
$60,154 (with meals benefits totaling $950, making a total of $61,104)
Vacation
Residents receive 20 days of paid vacation each year, with additional 6 weeks of paid medical leave available once during residency.