Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UM Capital Region Health Family Medicine Residency program in Largo, MD, offers a full-scope training experience focused on developing competent and compassionate physicians. The program is particularly attuned to serving diverse communities and high-risk populations, preparing residents for independent practice in various settings, including obstetrics and women's health. The residency aims to reduce health disparities and social injustices through engagement with urban, suburban, and rural populations.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UM Capital Region Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program accepts international medical graduates (IMGs) from accredited medical schools. They require ECFMG Certification at the time of entrance into the residency program, do not accept H1 visas, and allow J1 visa applicants. The program also states that they focus on reducing health disparities and improving population health, which may be beneficial for IMGs interested in serving diverse communities.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
4 new residents per year
Program Website
Address
901 Harry S. Truman Drive North, Largo, MD 20774
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Current Residents
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency program has 4 new residents accepted each year. Specific details about the current residents were not provided in the text, such as their educational backgrounds or IMG status.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The mission of the University of Maryland Capital Region Health Family Medicine Residency Program is to develop competent and compassionate doctors who understand and can respond to the present as well as future needs of their communities. Based in Prince George's county, our training program works to reduce health disparities and social injustice by engaging with diverse communities through high-quality and accessible health care, community education, and service learning in pursuit of better health for all.
Application
The UM Capital Region Medical Center Family Medicine Residency is approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Applicants for first year positions must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applicants are selected through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). We accept 4 new residents per year. To apply to the residency, visit the ERAS site. Minimum Selection Criteria: US citizenship, permanent resident or J1 visa (no H1 visas will be accepted). We accept international medical graduates from accredited medical schools. Dean's letter from your medical school with transcript and three faculty letters, at least one of whom must be from a Family Medicine provider. Within the past 2 years (It would be preferable if one letter is from family medicine rotation). Passing scores on USMLE Steps 1 and 2 (CS/CK) or COMLEX-USA Equivalent. ECFMG Certification at the time of entrance into the Residency Program, if applicable.
# of Locations
4 new residents per year.
Fellowship
The program's overview mentions that graduates attain competency in various areas, suggesting opportunities in family medicine, community health, and potential fellowships, although specific fellowship details are not provided in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
Our program is designed to provide a well-rounded and rigorous training experience to equip aspiring family physicians for independent practice in a wide variety of settings. Our graduates have the experience needed to move into clinical practice and leadership roles in ambulatory, inpatient, and nursing home settings as well as attaining competency in high-risk obstetrics and women's health.
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# of Years of Program
3 years
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