Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Valley Health System Family Medicine Residency Program, established in 2019, is an ACGME-accredited program that aims to train compassionate family physicians to serve medically underserved communities. The program accepts 10 residents annually within a total of 30 residents, providing rich training experiences across various educational settings, including continuity clinics and inpatient care—all designed to enhance patient care and resident education. Key elements include community-focused rotations, diversity in training, innovative approaches to medicine, and a wellness curriculum that encourages personal health development during residency.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Valley Health System Family Medicine Residency Program is likely to be IMG-friendly as it accepts residents from various educational backgrounds. However, explicit mentions about international medical graduates (IMG) are not found in the text. Recommendation for further exploration includes checking for information regarding acceptance of ECFMG certification and visa sponsorship options like H1-B or J-1, which can indicate IMG-friendliness.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
10 residents per year for a total of 30 residents in the program, no mention of preliminary residents or other types.
Program Website
https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/graduate-medical-education-consortium/family-medicine-residency
Address
2075 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Program Director
Andra L. Prum, DO
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the program has 10 PGY-1 residents enrolled, focusing on comprehensive training in family medicine.
PGY-1 MD
10
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents train in a variety of educational settings to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive, personalized, evidence-based medicine, with a curriculum that incorporates telemedicine, simulation, and a wellness curriculum.
Application
The Family Medicine Residency Program accepts 10 residents per year, and the application process can be found under the 'Application Process' link on their website. Specific deadlines were not provided in the extracted text, but it mentions their program's application process and requirements. Interested applicants should check the provided link for more details.
# of Locations
Residents train within The Valley Health System, the largest health system in the state.
Fellowship
The program emphasizes comprehensive resident education and provides opportunities for involvement in various specialties, but specific details regarding available fellowships or post-graduation plans are not provided in the text. However, the varied settings and community engagement suggest a possibility for residents to pursue diverse fellowships after graduation.
Resident Life
Overview
The Valley Health System’s Family Medicine Residency Program was founded in 2019 to meet the growing needs of our medically underserved community.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3 years.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Wellness Curriculum, community-focused training, innovation through telemedicine, diverse training settings, and dedicated faculty.
PGY-1 Salary
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