Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Woodwinds Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program offers a diverse training experience in a vibrant community. Located in the Frogtown neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota, the program provides residents with a mix of urban and suburban training opportunities. With a focus on serving a diverse patient population and comprehensive clinical practice, residents benefit from a busy clinical environment located just blocks from the state Capitol. The program emphasizes the provision of high-quality family medicine training, including hands-on experience in both clinic and hospital settings, supported by an integrated healthcare team.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Woodwinds Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program appears to be IMG-friendly as it seeks residents excited to train in both an urban clinic and suburban hospital settings, which typically indicates openness to international medical graduates. However, explicit details on acceptance rates or specific provisions for IMG applicants were not found in the provided information. It is suggested to refer to their application process or eligibility criteria for more specific details regarding IMG acceptance.
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Program Website
Address
580 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55103
Program Director
Cheryl Johnson
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residents of the Woodwinds Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program include a dedicated group of physicians who are committed to learning and community service. They are involved in a diverse clinical practice caring for a range of patient demographics in the Frogtown neighborhood.
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PGY-1 IMG
Specific statistics on the number of current PGY-1 residents who are International Medical Graduates aren't presented. However, since the program is described as IMG-friendly, some IMGs might be part of the current cohort, but exact numbers are not disclosed.
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Active management of labor in high-risk OB situations, Weekly didactic conferences covering a broad range of topics, Comprehensive internal medicine training, Well-established elective opportunities, Global health opportunities, Longitudinal community health curriculum, Exposure to refugee health and integration into healthcare, Strong psychiatric opportunities, including medication management and collaboration with behavioral health psychologists, MAT training and management.
Application
Application Process: Information can be found at [How to Apply](https://med.umn.edu/familymedicine/education-training/residency/application-process).
# of Locations
M Health Fairview Clinic - Bethesda (Clinic), Woodwinds Hospital (Hospital), Frogtown neighborhood.
Fellowship
The Woodwinds Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program offers various fellowship opportunities, including Clinical Informatics, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Human Sexuality, Primary Care Behavioral Health, and Sports Medicine. Specific details regarding these fellowships, including the curriculum and application process for each, can be found on their respective links provided in the original text.
Resident Life
Overview
Woodwinds Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program is a vibrant group of physicians, dedicated to learning and serving the community. We have a busy clinical practice caring for diverse ethnicities, ages, and pathologies in the Frogtown neighborhood of St. Paul, two blocks from the Capitol. Woodwinds Hospital is located in the East Metro and offers a mix of a community hospital and tertiary referral center. This affords residents opportunities to treat and prevent a full spectrum of medical pathologies. We seek residents who are excited to train in both an urban clinic and suburban hospital setting and dedicated to family medicine.
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# of Years of Program
Usually 3 years, but may vary based on residency track.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Resident stipends, a program fact sheet, policy and procedure manual, support resources for residents.
PGY-1 Salary
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