Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pontiac General Hospital (PGH) Family Medicine Residency is a three-year program located in Pontiac, Michigan, with six positions available each year. It is affiliated with the Wayne State University School of Medicine and offers comprehensive training in family medicine, focusing on competent and compassionate patient care.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Pontiac General Hospital Family Medicine Residency program is open to International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and has a competitive entry, with acceptance details included in their application process. It may accept ECFMG certification and provides visa sponsorship options for international applicants.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
6 positions available each year.
Program Website
Address
461 West Huron St., Pontiac, MI 48341
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Current Residents
Overview
The current PGY-1 residents in the PGH Family Medicine Residency program are all first-year MD residents, with a total of six positions in the program this year. Their training encompasses various rotations available at the main hospital campus in Pontiac, Michigan.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The mission of the PGH Family Medicine Residency program is to educate its graduates to be competent, caring, dedicated and effective family physicians, with comprehensive health maintenance and continuing medical care to family units, and educating patients on routine health maintenance and good healthcare practices.
Application
The application procedure can be found by following the link provided, which includes information about how to apply for the residency program. Specific deadlines were not listed in the text. Relevant information may be on the page linked.
# of Locations
All required rotations are available at the main hospital campus in Pontiac, Michigan.
Fellowship
The PGH Family Medicine Residency program offers its graduates opportunities for fellowships, particularly through its affiliation with the Wayne State University School of Medicine. Recent residents have pursued various subspecialties associated with the school, which enhances their training experience and career prospects.
Resident Life
Overview
The award-winning program is a major affiliate of the Wayne State University School of Medicine. All required rotations are available at the main hospital campus in Pontiac, Michigan.
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# of Years of Program
3
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