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John Muir Health Program

Walnut Creek, California

Family Medicine

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Family Medicine Residency Program at John Muir Health is a UCSF-affiliated, unopposed community-based program focused on providing residents with a comprehensive training experience. Emphasizing compassionate care and outreach to underserved populations, the program offers unique training through its 'Clinic First / Practice PLUS' model, ensuring that residents gain practical experience while also engaging in leadership and advocacy efforts. The program values diversity and aims to create a supportive community for learning and personal growth.

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Program Details

Specialty

Family Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Family Medicine Residency Program does not explicitly mention being IMG-friendly or mention acceptance rates for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). However, there is an emphasis on diversity and community engagement, which may be indicative of a welcoming environment for diverse applicants. More specific details may be available in the eligibility criteria or application sections of the program's materials.

Categorical Positions

Categorical Positions (detail)

8

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Current Residents

Overview

PGY-1 MD

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

Our residents receive some of the strongest practice-based training in Family Medicine, yet also receive concentrated and highly supported training in Inpatient Adult Medicine, Inpatient Pediatrics, and Labor and Delivery.

Application

The application process begins with submitting an online application through the ERAS system. Key deadlines typically include submission dates around mid-September, with interviews taking place from October to January. Exact dates may vary, so applicants are encouraged to check the program's specific timeline on the website for the most accurate information.

# of Locations

3

Fellowship

The program offers a strong residency training experience with a focus on full-spectrum family medicine. While specific fellowship opportunities are not detailed in the provided text, the extensive training may prepare graduates for various subspecialties in family medicine and primary care settings.

Resident Life

Overview

The John Muir Health Family Medicine Residency Program is an unopposed community-based program, affiliated with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

3

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Alumni

Alumni of the Family Medicine Residency Program pursue a variety of paths, including fellowships in areas such as sports medicine, addiction medicine, and geriatrics. Many graduates enter private practice, while others take academic positions, often in teaching hospitals in California as well as across the United States.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Comprehensive training, continuity relationships, team-based practice, leadership & advocacy training, emphasis on well-being, involvement in community health.

PGY-1 Salary

62000

Vacation

PGY-1 residents receive three weeks of vacation annually. Unused vacation days cannot be carried over into the next year. Requests for time off must be submitted in advance and are subject to approval based on staffing needs.

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