Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is ACGME-accredited and aims to educate family physicians who will provide holistic care, integrating the mind, body, and spirit. The program focuses on preparing residents for board certification and encourages research and lifelong learning. Residents can also engage in optional master's programs to enhance their education alongside their residency training. The program's primary goal is to foster competence and confidence in a community-focused environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine does not explicitly state its IMG-friendliness. However, there are no restrictions noted, and the program might accept IMG applicants, though more specific information on acceptance rates or criteria for International Medical Graduates is not provided. Therefore, it would require further research to clarify its stance on IMGs.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
24-25 Residents expected each year, specific details about prelim residents not provided.
Program Website
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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1858 West Grandview Blvd, Erie, PA 16509, United States
Program Director
John J. Kalata, D.O., M.S., MedEd, FACOP
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Current Residents
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Details regarding the exact number of current residents were not disclosed in the provided text. It mentions a focus on the involvement of residents in community clinics and a commitment to training, without specifying the total number enrolled in the program.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum prepares residents to advance through ACGME competency milestones and achieve board certification upon graduation, including optional participation in LECOM's master's degree programs.
Application
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is looking for residents who can participate in various primary care sites and also engage in research activities, though specific application details such as deadlines and requirements are not listed in the provided text. The residency program is available through ACGME accreditation, and the graduates are prepared for board certification.
# of Locations
2 Family Medicine Practice sites
Fellowship
The program offers optional participation in master's degree programs such as Medical Education, Health Services Administration, Cannabinoid Medical Therapeutics, or Biomedical Ethics. There is no detailed fellowship information provided about specific fellowship opportunities related to post-residency career paths.
Resident Life
Overview
The primary goal is to educate and develop family physicians who acknowledge the interdependency of mind, body and spirit. The program emphasizes comprehensive primary care in medically underserved areas and fosters research and lifelong learning among residents.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Optional participation in master’s degree programs in Medical Education, Health Services Administration, Cannabinoid Medical Therapeutics or Biomedical Ethics.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation