Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Valley Family Medicine, the residency program of Valley Medical Center, offers a community-based, graduate medical education training that began in 1986. The program emphasizes a 'Clinic First' model that fosters continuity of care, and it champions resident wellness through a supportive environment. The curriculum is designed to prepare residents for excelling in family medicine, ensuring they receive comprehensive exposure to patient care.
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Low Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Valley Family Medicine Residency Program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness, but it does accept ECFMG certification and visa sponsorship (J-1 visas). This implies a level of acceptance for International Medical Graduates.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
Program Website
Address
Valley Medical Center, 400 South 43rd Street, Renton, WA 98055, United States
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes 8 MD residents and 2 of these are International Medical Graduates (IMGs). There are currently no DO residents enrolled in the program.
PGY-1 MD
8
PGY-1 DO
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PGY-1 IMG
2
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The clinic experience is the heart of VFM. We provide outstanding education through an ambulatory, team-focused and longitudinal training experience with the 'Clinic First' program introduced in 1998.
Application
ERAS application period for 2025 Match is September 1 to December 1, 2024. Specific application requirements, deadlines, and interview dates are not detailed in the provided text.
# of Locations
Multiple clinic and hospital locations including Valley Medical Center.
Fellowship
The program has various fellowship opportunities for residents following graduation, including roles in family medicine and other subspecialties. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships at affiliated institutions, although specific programs are not detailed.
Resident Life
Overview
Centrally located in the beautiful Puget Sound Region, Valley Family Medicine is a community-based graduate medical education training program committed to the professional development of family physicians.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Typically 3 years including PGY-1.
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Salary & Benefits
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PGY-1 Salary
The annual salary or stipend for first-year residents (PGY-1) is not specified directly in the provided text, potentially indicated to be available on the residency program's official webpage.
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