Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Unity Health Family Medicine Residency Program is a three-year ACGME-accredited program that provides residents with extensive hands-on experience across a diverse range of family medicine specialties and subspecialties. With a focus on holistic, innovative care, the program immerses residents in real-world practice settings, preparing them for various roles, including as hospitalists, clinic physicians, and emergency providers. The residency also emphasizes continuous learning through its curriculum and supportive faculty.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Unity Health Family Medicine Residency Program does not explicitly mention specifics about International Medical Graduates (IMG) applicants, but it does state that it accepts ECFMG certification, which is a sign of being IMG-friendly. Hence, it is implied that IMGs may be considered for the residency program. However, comprehensive statistics about the number of current or past IMG residents are not provided. Further, they participate in the J-1 visa sponsorship program.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
Only six applicants are accepted each year.
Program Website
Address
3214 E. Race Ave., Searcy, AR 72143
Program Director
Dewey R. McAfee, D.O., FACOFP
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Current Residents
Overview
The current roster includes a total of 5 PGY-1 MD residents. Among them, 3 are identified as International Medical Graduates (IMGs), reflecting the program's commitment to diversity and inclusion. However, the number of DO residents currently in their first year is not specifically listed, indicating an unknown quantity. The program is designed to equip residents with the necessary skills for effective family medicine practice.
PGY-1 MD
5
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
3
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Your time spent in the Family Medicine Residency Program will give you real-world experience across a variety of medical specialties. In addition to the block schedule listed below, family medicine residents also receive instruction in the MICU, psychiatry, and other subspecialties. Residents can use six elective blocks for specific types of care such as Emergency, Psychiatry, Clinic, and Hospitalist.
Application
Applications are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Participation in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) is confirmed using code number 2104120C0. No more than six applicants are accepted each year with preferred candidates possessing excellent communication skills, USMLE or COMLEX scores of a specified minimum, a dean's letter, three letters of recommendation, and, if applicable, ECFMG certification by June 2020.
# of Locations
Residents can work at multiple clinic and hospital locations, including Unity Health - White County Medical Center, Unity Health - Newport, Unity Health - Jacksonville, Unity Health - Specialty Care, and Advanced Care Hospital.
Fellowship
The program provides residents with a broad scope of training across various specialties and subspecialties. Although specific fellowship opportunities aren't detailed in the text, the program likely prepares graduates for various career paths in family medicine, including subspecialty fellowships. The focus is on holistic approaches to care, indicating training for advanced roles post-residency.
Resident Life
Overview
Our three-year, ACGME-accredited program gives you hands-on family medicine experience across a wide variety of specialties and subspecialties.
On Call Schedule
Family Medicine four-week night float block, once per residency year (instead of a call schedule).
# of Years of Program
3 years
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers a three-year, ACGME-accredited training experience, access to multiple specialties and subspecialties, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to work with upper-level residents and subspecialists.
PGY-1 Salary
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