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Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program

McAlester, Oklahoma

Family Medicine

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Family Medicine Residency Program at McAlester Regional Health Center is dedicated to training family medicine physicians in a full-service hospital environment. The program focuses on comprehensive training involving various departments including critical care and outpatient services. With a strong emphasis on patient relationships across all care phases, it prepares residents for a wide scope of practice. Combining patient care experience with ongoing support and mentorship, the program aims to foster leadership and innovation in medicine as part of the health system's commitment to community health.

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Program Details

Specialty

Family Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Family Medicine Residency Program at McAlester Regional Health Center accepts both D.O. and M.D. applicants, including international medical graduates (IMGs). The program encourages applications from IMG candidates without specifying a minimum acceptance rate. It requires completion of prerequisite requirements through ACGME accredited programs and application via ERAS. Visa sponsorship and ECFMG certification details were not explicitly mentioned.

Categorical Positions

4

Categorical Positions (detail)

Currently offering four positions each year, program is fully unopposed

Program Website

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McAlester Regional Health Center, McAlester, Oklahoma, USA

Program Director

Gayla Beaty

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Current Residents

Overview

There are currently four PGY-1 residents enrolled in the Family Medicine Residency Program. The program aims to develop family physicians capable of comprehensive care in diverse settings, emphasizing a broad spectrum of practical experience and patient management in various medical fields.

PGY-1 MD

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PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

Our rotations are specifically designed to provide a broad base of patient care experiences with increasing levels of complexity and patient care responsibility. Some of our rotations involve critical care and other specialties available on site within the McAlester Regional Health Center.

Application

Graduate of a COCA accredited College of Osteopathic Medicine. Graduate of a United States (US) LCME college of medicine plus completion of all OSU-CHS/OMECO prerequisite requirements for entry into an ACGME accredited Osteopathic Recognition residency program. Graduate of a US LCME college of medicine and a passing score on the COMLEX-USA Level 1, Level 2 CE and Level 2 PE exams. Applicants are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Completed applications are reviewed periodically and candidates are notified when there is sufficient information to offer an interview. Interview dates are granted to qualified candidates. Applications must include: Official transcript from an accredited College of Osteopathic Medicine, All national board scores for exams taken to date, Three letters of recommendation, Dean’s letter of recommendation with current GPA and class ranking. ERAS program information: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (McAlester) Program, NRMP program code: 2162120c5, ACGME Program Number: 1203900666. Non-DO Applicants 20 Business Days Prior to the Match the Applicant Must Have Ready For Submission: 60 hours of OSU-COM’s years one and two to include; OMM I, II, III and IV. A teaching Guide for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine or lectures may be used to direct the lab portion. Certificate of completion will be provided. OMM education from outside institutions will not be accepted. Verification that candidate completed the CORRE examination with a minimum passing score at or above the 10th percentile. Letter of recommendation from a D.O. with an active practice to be included with residency application. (Letter must indicate that applicant understands osteopathic philosophy) During Residency: Complete 60 hours of OPP Continuing Medical Education, approved by the OSU-CHS/OMECO, achieved through any of the following: CME courses, didactics, elective rotations, etc. focusing on clinical application. Successfully pass an OMM basic skills competency practical examination, administered by OSU-CHS faculty, prior to PGY-2. Satisfactorily progress through the Osteopathic Recognition Milestones during residency.

# of Locations

One Continuity Care Clinic and multiple specialty clinic locations.

Fellowship

The residency program offers a three-year training position with a focus on training competent and compassionate family medicine physicians. It provides opportunities for residents to develop their skills in various specialties, however, specific fellowship programs post-residency are not detailed in the extracted information.

Resident Life

Overview

Our program is committed to fully training competent and compassionate family medicine physicians. We are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

On Call Schedule

Call schedule will be completed each year by Chief Resident

# of Years of Program

Contracted 3 year Residency position with benefits and paid time off.

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Health and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, 403b Participation, Professional Liability Coverage, Vacation, Relocation Assistance, Upfront Stipend each PGY year

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