Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Lakeside Family Medicine Residency, a three-year ACGME-accredited program, offers an enriching learning environment for both allopathic and osteopathic physicians. Each year, five residency positions are available, ensuring personalized and comprehensive training for each resident. The program is based at Lakeside Medical Center, which serves as the primary clinical site for both inpatient and outpatient family medicine. This rural, safety-net hospital, combined with a busy outpatient office, provides robust training in an unopposed setting. The program also partners with institutions like Nova Southeastern University and the Palm Beach Health Department, further expanding the range of healthcare settings available for training. Highlights of the program include excellent inpatient and outpatient training, experiences rooted in the Glades community of rural Palm Beach County, and a commitment to resident wellness with dedicated faculty support. Residents benefit from weekly protected didactics with virtual options, shared on-call coverage, and a well-resourced outpatient office with embedded dental and behavioral health services.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention specific policies or acceptance rates for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). However, given the program partners with organizations like Nova Southeastern University, there may be opportunities for IMGs. Specifics on visa sponsorship or ECFMG certification were not provided.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
Five residency positions open each year for either allopathic or osteopathic physicians.
Program Website
Address
39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430.
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are 5 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the program, with a total of 5 residency positions available each year, indicating a small, focused cohort.
PGY-1 MD
5
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes excellent inpatient training from a high-volume residency service and outpatient training in a busy, well-resourced office with embedded dental and behavioral health services. Training is rooted in the Glades community and influenced by the innovative Health Care District of Palm Beach County. Weekly protected didactics and shared on-call coverage are also part of the curriculum.
Application
The Lakeside Family Medicine Residency is a three-year, ACGME-accredited program with five residency positions open each year for either allopathic or osteopathic physicians. With a co-located outpatient family medicine office, the Lakeside Medical Center serves as the primary clinical training site for both inpatient and outpatient family medicine.
# of Locations
Residents work at the primary clinical site which is the Lakeside Medical Center, and also have access to various health care settings through partnerships.
Fellowship
The residency program does not explicitly mention fellowship opportunities on their webpage. However, given the comprehensive training in both inpatient and outpatient settings, graduates may be well-prepared for various fellowships or medical careers. Further details are not provided.
Resident Life
Overview
The Lakeside Family Medicine Residency program is unique due to its co-located outpatient family medicine office, unopposed high-volume inpatient service, and partnerships with organizations like Nova Southeastern University and the Palm Beach Health Department, providing comprehensive safety-net services for marginalized residents.
On Call Schedule
Shared on-call coverage to limit monthly call requirements for residents.
# of Years of Program
The program is a three-year, ACGME-accredited program with five residency positions open each year for both allopathic and osteopathic physicians.
Housing
No information about housing is provided in the document.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Excellent inpatient training from an unopposed, high-volume residency service; Excellent outpatient training; Weekly protected didactics with virtual support; Embedded experience within the innovative Health Care District of Palm Beach County; Dedicated faculty and staff committed to supporting resident learning and wellness.
PGY-1 Salary
61140
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