Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UMKC Family Medicine Residency is a comprehensive and innovative program, emphasizing a university-affiliated training environment with 12 residents per class. The program has a strong focus on high-volume obstetrics and pediatrics, offering a robust education in family medicine. With two additional fellowship opportunities in Sports Medicine and Advanced Maternity Care, graduates are well-prepared for their careers. The residency prioritizes LGBTQ+ healthcare equality and provides a diverse clinical training experience with institutions like University Health Lakewood Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UMKC Family Medicine Residency is an IMG-friendly program as it offers a comprehensive family medicine training environment and has a long history of accepting International Medical Graduates. While specific statistics on IMG acceptance rates are not provided, their inclusion in the program highlights their commitment to diversity and inclusion in residency training. The program may also accept ECFMG certification and is situated in a university-affiliated setting, further supporting IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
12 residents per class
Program Website
Address
2411 Holmes Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident summary indicates that there are 36 total residents in the program, with a specific focus on a high-volume obstetrics and pediatrics training setup.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Core Principles, FAQ, Residency Salary & Benefits, Application Criteria, Curriculum, Osteopathic Recognition, Chief Residents, Meet the Residents, Wellness.
Application
For the UMKC Family Medicine Residency program, details related to the application process include criteria listed on the 'Application Criteria' page. It is advised to check this page for specifics like deadlines and prerequisites.
# of Locations
90% of clinical training performed at University Health Lakewood Medical Center with additional experiences at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Truman Medical Center, and the Kansas City Veteran’s Administration.
Fellowship
The UMKC Family Medicine Residency program offers two fellowships: Sports Medicine and Advanced Maternity Care. Graduates often pursue careers in diverse areas of family medicine leadership and practice, with a focus on both community and hospital settings.
Resident Life
Overview
Unopposed, university-affiliated training environment at University Health Lakewood Medical Center; Only safety net institution in the state of Missouri; Twelve residents per class; High-volume obstetrics and pediatrics; Family Medicine inpatient teams with open ICU; Osteopathic recognition available; Two associated fellowships – Sports Medicine and Advanced Maternity Care; LGBTQ+ healthcare equality high performer; 90% of clinical training performed at University Health Lakewood Medical Center with additional experiences at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Truman Medical Center, and the Kansas City Veteran’s Administration.
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# of Years of Program
3
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Alumni
Graduates of the UMKC Family Medicine Residency have been entering practice for over 40 years throughout the country in various aspects of family medicine, though the text does not detail specific fellowships or career paths after graduation.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Unopposed, university-affiliated training environment at University Health Lakewood Medical Center, only safety net institution in the state of Missouri, high-volume obstetrics and pediatrics, family medicine inpatient teams with open ICU, osteopathic recognition available, two associated fellowships - Sports Medicine and Advanced Maternity Care, LGBTQ+ healthcare equality high performer, 90% of clinical training performed at University Health Lakewood Medical Center.
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