Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The SIU Family Medicine Residency Program located in Alton, Illinois is a collaborative effort between the SIU School of Medicine, Alton Memorial Hospital, and Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation. It offers broad-spectrum training in Family Medicine, integrating outpatient clinical practice and providing residents with hands-on experience in diverse settings that include both urban and rural communities. Key features of the program include a commitment to high-quality education, innovative scheduling, and continuity in patient care. The residency benefits from the historical significance and resources of the region, emphasizing personal wellness for residents and excellent patient care.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Low Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The SIU Family Medicine Residency Program Alton does not provide explicit information about the acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMG). However, the program's partnership with Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, which serves vulnerable patients, may offer opportunities for IMGs, especially those who have relevant experience or qualifications recognized by ECFMG. More detailed information can be obtained from the program's official contacts regarding IMG eligibility and statistics.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
As the fifth and newest residency program, details on the specific number of categorical residents are not provided, but residents gain experience in St. Louis and rural Illinois.
Program Website
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Program Director
Rebecca Hoffman, MD, MSPH
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents in our program provide broad spectrum Family Medicine training while serving the communities of the greater Metro-East St. Louis region in south-central Illinois, with innovative call schedules and a focus on personal wellness and excellent patient care.
Application
The residency application page can be found at '/fcm/alton/residency-application'. Specific details about deadlines and application requirements were not provided in the text.
# of Locations
Residents primarily spend their time in Alton, Illinois but also gain experience in St. Louis and in rural communities.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The SIU Family Medicine Residency Program Alton is a partnership between SIU School of Medicine, Alton Memorial Hospital, and Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, focusing on serving vulnerable patients in the greater Metro-East St. Louis region.
On Call Schedule
Our innovative call schedule maintains continuity for patients with their resident physicians in continuity clinics.
# of Years of Program
3 years.
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Alumni
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Our program provides broad spectrum Family Medicine training and focuses on maintaining personal wellness and excellent patient care.
PGY-1 Salary
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