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Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers Program

Chicago, Illinois

Family Medicine

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Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Rush-Esperanza Family Medicine Residency Program is an innovative training initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare access among historically marginalized communities in Chicago. This program, a collaboration between Esperanza Health Centers and Rush University Medical Center, emphasizes community-oriented primary care through its Teaching Health Center model. With a strong commitment to social justice, the residency focuses on training skillful family physicians equipped to address diverse patient needs and combat health inequities. The residency aims to indoctrinate residents into comprehensive family medicine practices while fostering an environment of clinical excellence and public health advocacy.

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Program Details

Specialty

Family Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The residency program does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or acceptance rates for IMG applicants. However, considering it partners with Rush University Medical Center and operates under the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program, it may be inferring IMG acceptance but without concrete metrics provided.

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Program Website

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Esperanza Health Centers, Chicago, IL

Program Director

Rebecca Lara, MD, EdM

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Current Residents

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Curriculum & Education

Overview

The residency emphasizes multidisciplinary training, community engagement, and is aligned with the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program, focusing on preparing residents to serve the needs of historically oppressed communities.

Application

To apply for the Rush-Esperanza Family Medicine Residency Program, applicants must submit their applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Key deadlines include the submission of applications by the specified deadline date, interview dates are usually in the winter months, and additional materials may be required at the time of application. Specific dates should be confirmed on the program's website.

# of Locations

Multiple clinic and hospital locations across Chicago's southwest side including community health centers.

Fellowship

The program does not provide specific details regarding fellowships or post-graduation career paths in the extracted text. Further exploration or direct inquiry may be required to gather this information.

Resident Life

Overview

The Rush-Esperanza Family Medicine Residency Program is a partnership between Esperanza Health Centers and Rush University Medical Center aimed at addressing health inequities in Chicago's southwest side by training family physicians and other healthcare professionals.

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# of Years of Program

The program length is typically 3 years, focused on clinical excellence through team-based care and innovative curricula.

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