Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Alaska Family Medicine Residency, located at the Providence Family Medicine Center in Anchorage, is focused on training residents to provide full-scope family medicine in rural and underserved communities. It emphasizes the unique challenges of practicing in remote Alaskan areas, aiming to prepare graduates to work effectively in low-resource settings. The program is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment through close faculty-resident relationships and a curriculum tailored to the needs of family physicians in Alaska.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Alaska Family Medicine Residency does not explicitly mention IMG-friendly criteria or IMG acceptance rates in the provided text. There is no clear information about the eligibility of International Medical Graduates (IMGs), such as visa sponsorship or ECFMG acceptance. This may be inferred from the residency's support for a diverse population, yet direct evidence confirming IMG acceptance is not available.
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Program Website
Address
1201 East 36th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99508
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Current Residents
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum meets the needs of family physicians in remote Alaskan communities, emphasizing independent patient management without quick specialist access, preparing residents for rural and low-resource practice scenarios.
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Residents primarily provide care at the Providence Family Medicine Center located in Anchorage, AK.
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Resident Life
Overview
The Alaska Family Medicine Residency is designed for students interested in rural, full-scope practice with culturally diverse and underserved patients, aiming to work in limited-resource environments.
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