Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Southern Hills Hospital, part of HCA's Sunrise Health GME Consortium, focuses on comprehensive training in family medicine with inpatient and subspecialty experiences. The program emphasizes community-oriented primary care and includes a continuity clinic at a federally qualified health center. It prides itself on a commitment to patient care and resident education, preparing the next generation of physicians.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program has specific eligibility criteria that states only U.S. citizens or individuals with permanent resident status (green card) are considered. The program does not sponsor visas. The program accepts USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 before an interview can be offered, indicating it is not fully IMG-friendly.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program offers PGY-1 positions only; applications are accepted only through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). No information on prelim residents is specified.
Program Website
Address
9300 W Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148
Program Director
Ashwitha Francis, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
As of the current academic year, there are 8 PGY-1 MD residents in the Family Medicine Residency Program, including 1 who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG). This demonstrates a blend of domestic and international experience among the residents.
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PGY-1 IMG
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Longitudinal curricula across the 3 years include Adult Inpatient, Night Float, ICU, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Outpatient, Pediatric Inpatient, Pediatric EM, Newborn/NICU, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Surgery, Geriatrics, Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, Family Medicine Practice, Practice Management, Community Medicine, Orthopedics/Sports Med, Radiology, Dermatology, and Surgical Subspecialties.
Application
Applications will be accepted only through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) and participation in the NRMP (National Resident Match Program). Required documents include: ERAS Application, Personal Statement, Curriculum Vitae, Minimum of 3 letters of recommendation, Medical School Transcript, MSPE/Dean’s Letter, USMLE/COMLEX transcripts, Photograph.
# of Locations
Most of the family medicine inpatient and subspecialty experiences happen at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas.
Fellowship
The program houses ACGME-accredited Family Medicine, Transitional Year, Psychiatry, and Neurology programs. Fellowships in GI and Addiction Medicine are also offered. Recent graduates are likely to pursue fellowships aligned with these areas based on program offerings.
Resident Life
Overview
Our program is part of HCA's Sunrise Health GME Consortium and is based at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, located in the southwest area of Las Vegas. Southern Hills Hospital is a 311-bed, full service, acute care facility and is the 'home base' for most of the family medicine inpatient and subspecialty experiences. Southern Hills Hospital currently houses ACGME-accredited Family Medicine, Transitional Year, Psychiatry, and Neurology programs as well as fellowships in GI and Addiction Medicine.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3 years
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Day-one access to health insurance and disability coverage, Paid Time Off, Meal Plan, Lab Coats (1) provided, Program Sponsored Jacket.
PGY-1 Salary
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