Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Stamford Health is a dynamic program that prepares residents for a career as independent comprehensive family physicians. Established in 1977, it emphasizes thorough knowledge acquisition through a combination of lectures, patient management, and continuous learning, encouraging community involvement and a commitment to education. Guided by experienced faculty, residents benefit from a supportive culture promoting growth in a diverse clinical environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Stamford Health accepts a limited number of International Medical Graduates (IMG) each year. Strong academic performance is emphasized, along with successful completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examinations and at least three Letters of Recommendation for prospective residents.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
Five candidates each year for first-year positions.
Program Website
Address
Stamford Health, 30 Shelburne Road, Stamford, CT 06902, USA.
Program Director
Henry Yoon, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency Program currently has a total of 5 residents in their first year (PGY-1) of training. This small group allows for personalized learning experiences and extensive support from faculty and peers, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Through lectures, consultation with specialists, formal reading assignments, discussions with faculty, and managing their own patients, residents can expand their knowledge base in the area of family practice.
Application
Applications to the residency programs will be through AAMC's ERAS. No applications will be processed outside of ERAS. Candidates are selected through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for first-year positions, requiring strong academic performance in medical school and on the USMLE exams, along with at least three Letters of Recommendation.
# of Locations
The residency program selects five candidates each year for first-year positions.
Fellowship
Recent graduates from the Family Medicine Residency Program have pursued various fellowships in different areas. The program focuses on providing solid training for independent comprehensive family physicians, allowing for diverse subspecialty opportunities.
Resident Life
Overview
The Stamford Hospital/Columbia University Family Medicine Residency Program trains residents to be excellent family physicians by applying the family practice principles of comprehensiveness, continuity, compassion, personal care, prevention, community involvement, family orientation, and commitment to continuing education throughout the residency experience.
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# of Years of Program
The program is designed to be completed in 3 years.
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