Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency program at Monument Health provides comprehensive, longitudinal medical care through its affiliated clinic. It focuses on training physicians to serve in rural settings, emphasizing a broad-based approach to primary care. Over the course of the program, residents gain extensive experience in obstetrics, surgery, and a variety of other subspecialties, while enjoying a supportive and collaborative training environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program accepts applicants who have completed medical school outside the US, particularly international medical graduates (IMGs) holding a valid ECFMG certificate. The program requires candidates to have completed at least one year of formal training in the US and maintains a supportive environment for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not explicitly mentioned in the text, but the program provides extensive training in family medicine across broader care including rural settings and obstetrics, involving multiple resident classes each year.
Program Website
Address
502 East Monroe Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Program Director
Bobbie Schneller, D.O.
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident cohort includes 12 PGY-1 residents, with a strong focus on providing comprehensive family medicine care. Among them, 6 residents are international medical graduates. The program encourages a diverse range of experiences and supports the professional growth of all its residents.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
6
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum requires first-year residents (PGY-1) to complete rotations in Family/Adult Medicine, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Surgery, Healthcare Disparities, and Internal Medicine Subspecialty Selective, along with longitudinal experiences in Critical Care, Practice Management, and Quality Improvement.
Application
Applications accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Minimum requirements include completion of at least 1 year of formal training in the US, eligibility for licensure in South Dakota, and obtaining a South Dakota Resident License. Deadline information was not specified in the text provided, but applications may also be considered for individuals who hold a valid ECFMG certificate or have permanent US residency.
# of Locations
Residents will work in one primary clinic location (FMR Clinic in Rapid City) and Rapid City Hospital.
Fellowship
Recent graduates of the Family Medicine Residency program have pursued fellowships in various specializations including outpatient care, sports medicine, and hospitalist roles. Graduates have also entered diverse career paths, utilizing the robust training they received during residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency program trains physicians to provide comprehensive, longitudinal medical care in a rural setting and emphasizes a robust obstetric experience with a strong focus on work/life balance.
On Call Schedule
PGY 1 residents are never on an overnight call shift and can expect to work approximately every third weekend during the day. PGY2 and PGY3 residents each have a month of Night Float during which they cover overnight shifts from Sunday through Thursday. The remaining senior residents cover a rotating call schedule for Friday and Saturday shifts.
# of Years of Program
3
Housing
The program provides furnished apartments with internet access and cable for out-of-town rotations at Minneapolis Children’s Hospital. There is also a stipend to help offset costs and inconveniences for these rotations.
Alumni
Graduates of the program practice in various settings, with many in rural areas. Some alumni work exclusively in outpatient settings, urgent cares, emergency rooms, and academic settings, often as fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians or hospitalists. As of now, out of 154 graduated residents, about 62 are practicing in South Dakota, and 36 in surrounding states (Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming).
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Health, dental and vision insurance at resident’s expense, 32 days of paid leave per year, meal allowance at the hospital, moving allowance for incoming residents, life insurance, professional membership dues, reimbursement for board certification examinations, access to self-study courses, wellness programs, various medical certifications provided, yearly CME funds, free parking.
PGY-1 Salary
73000
Vacation
Residents receive 32 days of paid leave per year, subject to ACGME and ABFM regulations. Additional specifics on vacation usage or carry-over policies were not detailed in the provided text.