Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency at RMCHCS in Gallup, NM, is a unique program aiming to serve local Native American populations. While presently closed, it plans to resume training in a rural context, focusing on full-spectrum family medicine. With a cohort of four new residents annually, it emphasizes team-based care and offers exceptional access to experienced healthcare providers. The program aims to prepare residents for the diverse challenges in primary care and community-oriented specialty services, with elective rotations further enhancing exposure to Native American healthcare needs.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
Currently, our Family Medicine Residency program is not currently operating. There is no explicit mention of IMG applicants, but it is designed to train full-spectrum family medicine doctors to work in a rural context and to understand the nuances of caring for a largely Native American population. Voucher the program's structure and focus could indirectly suggest a welcoming stance towards diverse applicants. Further details regarding eligibility for International Graduates aren't specified.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
Cohort of four new residents per year, the program is temporarily closed.
Program Website
Address
1901 Red Rock Drive, Gallup, NM 87301
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there is no active residency cohort due to the program's closure.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents will have exceptional access to experienced family doctors and specialists throughout all three years of training. The program capitalizes on RMCHCS' robust group of healthcare providers and professionals and will emphasize team-based care and care coordination for a vulnerable population.
Application
The program is temporarily closed and currently not accepting applications. Details about future application dates and requirements will likely be provided when the program resumes.
# of Locations
4 new residents per year.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
RMCHCS Family Medicine, based in Gallup, New Mexico, will provide a unique opportunity to serve the local Native American populations including the Navajo Nation, Pueblo of Zuni, and others. Elective rotations at Indian Health Service and other partner sites will provide further exposure to Native American life, culture, and the challenges faced in seeking care. Residents will learn from excellent community-oriented primary care, hospital, and specialty providers, develop a robust procedural skill set, and learn in a truly rural and underserved area.
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# of Years of Program
3
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents have access to experienced family doctors and specialists throughout all three years of training, emphasis on team-based care and care coordination for a vulnerable population.
PGY-1 Salary
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