Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Saint Louis University Department of Family and Community Medicine is a leader in academic and clinical family medicine, emphasizing integrated behavioral health care and community engagement. The residency program trains future family physicians and offers opportunities in various fellowship specialties such as Addiction Medicine and Primary Care Sports Medicine.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Saint Louis University Department of Family and Community Medicine appears to be IMG-friendly as it highlights the integration of community-focused primary care and educational opportunities for future physicians. The information explicitly indicates the program's commitment to underserved care and the training of family physicians. However, specific details regarding IMG applicants, eligibility, or acceptance rates are not explicitly mentioned.
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Program Website
Address
SLUCare Academic Pavilion, 1008 S. Spring Avenue, 3rd Floor, St. Louis, MO 63110
Program Director
Kimberly Schiel, M.D.
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Department of Family and Community Medicine educates future physicians with an emphasis on community. Medical students participate in a highly rated clerkship and the longitudinal Distinction in Urban Community Health. The SLU Family Medicine Residency trains the next generation of family physicians, integrating community-focused primary care with behavioral health, as the medical family therapy program trains graduate students.
Application
For residency application, it is important to check the specific deadlines, requirements, and procedures listed on the program's website. The application process typically includes submitting an application through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service), letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and potentially other materials as specified by the program. Specific deadlines and interview dates may also be outlined in the application section of the residency program's page, so prospective applicants should review that information carefully.
# of Locations
Residents work at various locations including SLUCare Family Medicine, Federally Qualified Health Centers in St. Louis and Illinois, and other community health facilities.
Fellowship
The program offers fellowships in Addiction Medicine and Primary Care Sports Medicine. Recent graduates have pursued these fellowships along with community engagement opportunities, which reflect the program's commitment to integrating behavioral health and community health services.
Resident Life
Overview
The Saint Louis University Department of Family and Community Medicine is a national leader in academic and clinical family medicine and integrated behavioral health care.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program length is 3 years.
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Salary & Benefits
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PGY-1 Salary
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