Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at HCA Houston Healthcare West is a prestigious, three-year ACGME-accredited program that accepts up to 10 residents annually. It is designed to equip future physicians with the necessary skills in evidence-based medicine, cost-effective healthcare, and a culture of teaching. The program offers a robust curriculum that includes procedural training and leadership development, ensuring that residents are well-prepared for their careers in medicine.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The document does not provide explicit information regarding IMG friendliness, however, it is important to check eligibility requirements, acceptance rates, or ECFMG certification acceptance for the residency program that will determine if it is IMG friendly.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
Up to 10 residents each year in the Family Medicine Residency Program.
Program Website
Address
12141 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77082
Program Director
Natarajan Venkatayan, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our commitment to resident education is evident in the robust didactic, reading, and board review curriculum headed by the faculty and program director. Our residents will be deeply embedded in every aspect of the hospital and clinic system as well as the community. The program focuses on evidence-based medicine, cost-efficient healthcare, a variety of procedures, and a culture of teaching coupled with robust scholarly activity.
Application
ACGME ID: 1204800724; NRMP: 2211120C0; Find out when to Apply in the ERAS system.
# of Locations
Residents will work at various clinical sites, including a community health center with Federally Qualified Health Center status, which allows for exposure to the private practice side during hospital and specialty rotations.
Fellowship
The Family Medicine Residency Program offers various fellowships for its graduates, focusing on subspecialties such as behavioral health, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics and spinal surgery. Additionally, resources for graduates include access to recognitions, support in achieving their career goals, as well as guidance in continuing medical education.
Resident Life
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency Program at HCA Houston Healthcare West is a three-year, ACGME-accredited program accepting up to 10 residents each year.
On Call Schedule
On-call Meals benefit of $950, for each PGY year.
# of Years of Program
3 years
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Alumni
Alumni often pursue a variety of fellowships; specific outcomes from the program are highlighted in the available alumni resources.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
$950 for On-call Meals, $1000 for Orientation, Professional Memberships, Conference and Travel Expenses, Cell Phone, Laptop, Other Board Prep and Educational Expenses, Paid Time Off 15 Days per Year, Paid Life Certification Courses - BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, ALSO, Parking Provided, Medical/Dental/Vision Available, EAP Access, Access to Legal Services, 401K and Match.
PGY-1 Salary
60154
Vacation
Paid Time Off of 15 days per year, exact carryover policies were not mentioned.