Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Heritage Valley Family Medicine Residency Program located at Heritage Valley Beaver was established in 1979 and is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. This program provides comprehensive training in family medicine with a focus on various areas including procedural skills and internal medicine. Residents are exposed to the complete scope of family medicine, attending to diverse patient needs from newborn care to ICU management, ensuring a well-rounded education. It is committed to equipping residents with the skills necessary for both general practice and further specialization.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not provide explicit information about its IMG-friendliness. There are no mentions of International Medical Graduates, IMG acceptance rate, or similar keywords. However, it is important to check if ECFMG certification is accepted and whether visa sponsorship is available.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Each year two residents are accepted into the first year via CASPR/CRIP.
Program Website
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Heritage Valley Beaver, 1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, PA 15009, USA
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first-year residents includes extensive internal medicine, geriatric training, and procedural skills. Residents engage in various family medicine experiences, including managing complicated cases in an intensive care unit and providing care to newborns.
Application
The application process for residency programs at Heritage Valley includes the following steps: for the Family Medicine Residency program, two residents are accepted into the first year via CASPR/CRIP. For the Podiatric Surgery Residency Program, applicants need to refer to the universities listed (e.g., aacpm.org) for specific application details and deadlines. Other programs may have different application timelines and formats, so it is recommended to check their dedicated pages for specifics.
# of Locations
Residents work at multiple clinic or hospital locations, including Heritage Valley Beaver, Kennedy, and Sewickley.
Fellowship
The Heritage Valley Family Medicine Residency Program emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum including training that prepares residents for various future career paths, including outpatient care and fellowships in subspecialty areas, although specific fellowship opportunities are not detailed in the presented text.
Resident Life
Overview
The Heritage Valley Family Medicine Residency Program emphasizes procedural skills as well as extensive internal medicine and geriatric training, allowing residents to experience a full spectrum of family medicine.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts for three years (PGY-1 through PGY-3) for advanced residency training.
Housing
The Heritage Valley residency program offers guidance regarding housing options. Specific accommodations, stipends, or partnerships have not been detailed for incoming residents. Generally, it can assist with finding housing near hospitals, ensuring residents can live conveniently.
Alumni
Heritage Valley Residency program alumni have pursued various career paths, with many working locally at Heritage Valley facilities as well as in other communities. The program has a strong emphasis on practical training and certification, leading graduates to take roles in various specialties.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
8 – 12 Weeks of Individualized Orientation, Personalized Clinical Progress Support, Complimentary NCLEX Review Sessions, 12 Month Transition to Professional Practice Program, 24 Months of Professional Development and Career Path Planning Guidance.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The residency program allows residents to allocate vacation time, although specific details about the annual allocation for PGY-1 residents were not provided. Typically, unused vacation days can be carried over depending on the policy specifics at Heritage Valley Health System.