Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus is designed to provide intensive training and rich experience for residents. Founded in 1972, the program has trained over 600 family physicians, emphasizing a unique unopposed training environment, high volume practical experience, and strong local faculty retention. The trainees receive comprehensive educational and professional support with opportunities for a variety of career paths.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Piedmont Columbus Regional does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness. However, there are no restrictions noted for international medical graduates (IMGs) on its acceptance or requirements. The program meets several important criteria that may be beneficial for IMGs, such as ECFMG certification; specific eligibility or acceptance rates are not provided.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program trains more than 600 family physicians each year, with an emphasis on high volume and continuity of care. Specific number of categorical or prelim residents not provided.
Program Website
Address
Piedmont Columbus Regional, 123, Columbus, GA
Program Director
John R. Bucholtz, D.O.
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residents of the Family Medicine Residency Program have extensive experience, with many graduates becoming faculty members. The program is characterized by a supportive environment and a commitment to enhancing patient care. Exact numbers regarding the current residency cohort are not detailed in the text provided.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first-year residents includes a structured training approach with opportunities for inpatient experience, involving months of training in varying specialties, with a focus on patient-centered care.
Application
The application process is not specified in detail. Recommendations are to check the program's website for updates on application dates, materials needed, etc.
# of Locations
Residents will work at various Piedmont-owned facilities, with a specific emphasis on our core on-site departments, providing a comprehensive exposure to a range of medical specialties.
Fellowship
The Family Medicine Residency Program provides a comprehensive training platform and does not specifically mention post-residency fellowships in the provided text. However, it does prepare its graduates for traditional primary care, hospital medicine, and subspecialties. The program emphasizes retention and career development, indicating potential pathways for fellowships or subspecialty training thereafter, although these are not explicitly stated.
Resident Life
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus is unique for being unopposed, offering a high volume of clinical practice and significant inpatient experience, along with strong faculty retention and support
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# of Years of Program
The program usually lasts for three years, encompassing extensive training and educational experiences.
Housing
No specific information on housing options or stipends is mentioned in the text.
Alumni
Alumni have diverse practices, with 90% of the faculty being former residents and many graduates pursuing traditional primary care and hospital medicine.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers benefits including competitive pay, 26 days PTO a year, and $2,000 per year in CME funding.
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Vacation
Standard vacation mentioned is 26 days PTO and 5 days for CME annually; information on carry-over for unused vacation is not provided.