Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Jefferson Health in the Northeast is an ACGME-accredited, three-year community-based training program. Residents gain a comprehensive experience through various inpatient and outpatient rotations, focusing on different medical specialties including pediatrics, geriatrics, and emergency medicine. The program emphasizes developing individual professional passions within Family Medicine, with a curriculum designed to build competency in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Residents are also encouraged to engage in community service through international mission trips and local health initiatives.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Jefferson Health in the Northeast does not explicitly mention acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs), nor does it provide specific statistics on IMG acceptance rates. However, it is advisable for applicants to check their eligibility based on ECFMG certification requirements and visa sponsorship options, such as H1-B and J-1 visas. The overall residency structure supports a diverse group of applicants.
Categorical Positions
20
Categorical Positions (detail)
Three-year community based residency with ACGME accreditation, focusing on Family Medicine
Program Website
Address
Jefferson Health, 10800 Rosedale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114.
Program Director
Robert Danoff DO, MS, FACOFP, FAAFP
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are approximately 20 PGY-1 residents enrolled in the Family Medicine Residency Program at Jefferson Health in the Northeast. Among these, 7 are noted to be International Medical Graduates (IMGs), indicating a supportive environment for diverse resident backgrounds. The program fosters professional growth through its structured curriculum and clinical opportunities across various affiliated hospitals.
PGY-1 MD
20
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
7
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum starts with more inpatient medicine in the first year and transitions to outpatient training in the second and third years. Family Medicine Practice (FMP) hours begin at a half day per week in the first year, increasing to at least three half-day office sessions in the subsequent years. PGY-1 focuses on inpatient and outpatient rotations including inpatient Medicine, Nights, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, and various outpatient areas such as Dermatology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, among others.
Application
Residents are required to apply to the Family Medicine Residency Program through ERAS. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified by Medical Education Office.
# of Locations
3 hospital locations: Jefferson Frankford Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital.
Fellowship
The Family Medicine Residency Program offers several fellowship opportunities for its graduates. Although specific fellowship details are not provided in the summary, residents typically pursue post-residency career pathways that align with their interests in specialties such as Sports Medicine, Obstetrics, and Geriatrics. Furthermore, recent graduates have engaged in various fellowships across affiliated institutions.
Resident Life
Overview
Jefferson Health in the Northeast's Family Medicine Residency Program is a three-year community based residency with ACGME accreditation, focusing on both inpatient and outpatient training.
On Call Schedule
Saturday Night 6pm to 6am, averages 1-2 shifts per month for PGY-1, averages to 4 per year for PGY-2 and PGY-3
# of Years of Program
3 years.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Salary for 2023-2024: PGY-1: $67,486, PGY-2: $70,185, PGY-3: $72,992, Two weeks vacation, GME Funds: $1,500 per year for educational resources, food stipend of $930 every six months, additional perks include white coats, free parking, AAFP membership, and wellness activities funding
PGY-1 Salary
67486
Vacation
Two weeks of vacation taken in one week intervals on eligible rotations. Residents also receive one week vacation during the Holiday block (Christmas or New Years). Five PTO days can be used on vacation eligible rotations.