Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Freeman Health offers a graduate medical education program focusing on Emergency Medicine, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine, providing comprehensive training in a collaborative environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program is open to international medical graduates (IMGs), but does not offer visa sponsorship. International applicants must have graduated from medical school within two years of application, and must have a USMLE Step 2 score of at least 235.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
Total Number of Positions: 18; Categorical Positions: 6 residents per year; Emergency Medicine Residency.
Program Website
Address
1102 W. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 64804
Program Director
Dr. Alisha Wright
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 18 residents in the Emergency Medicine residency, including both PGY-1 and higher level residents.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency programs are sponsored by the Kansas City University-Graduate Medical Education (KCU-GME) Consortium. Our medical training programs provide a balance of primary, secondary, tertiary and inpatient quartiary care; ambulatory care; emergency care; and community health.
Application
Audition rotation application opens April 1 and serves as your interview. ERAS applications accepted September 15 – November 15. Residents matched in March. Contact your school of medicine clinical education office.
# of Locations
Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital and Ozark Center.
Fellowship
The program prepares graduates for various fellowships post-residency and has a strong emphasis on supporting career development opportunities in Emergency Medicine and related specialties.
Resident Life
Overview
As a teaching hospital, Freeman provides medical students and resident doctors the opportunity to study with some of the most knowledgeable and dedicated physicians in the country.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3 years
Housing
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Alumni
Graduates have a 100% board pass rate. Alumni pursue various careers in different settings including academic and private practice, but specific institutions or regions were not mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Salary: PGY 1 $58,200, PGY 2 $60,076, PGY 3 $62,200; Educational stipend; Health and dental benefits; Paid professional fees; Paid time off: 15 days.
PGY-1 Salary
58200
Vacation
Paid time off is allotted as 15 days annually for residents.