Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Rural Family Medicine Program at Vidant Medical Center provides a comprehensive training experience for residents. Located in Ahoskie and Beulaville, North Carolina, residents spend their first year at Vidant Medical Center and the East Carolina University Family Medicine Center for specialized training. The subsequent years are spent in various primary care clinics serving rural areas, providing diverse experience in family medicine. The program is tailored to meet the needs of the rural community and supports residents' growth in providing healthcare in underserved settings.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Rural Family Medicine Program at Vidant Medical Center does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness in the provided text. However, considering the program's affiliation with East Carolina University and its commitment to serving the rural areas, it is inferred that they may accept IMG candidates, particularly those who can meet its requirements.
Categorical Positions
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Information about the number of categorical residents not explicitly detailed in the text, but the program accepts categorical residents as part of its rural track.
Program Website
Address
Brody School of Medicine at Vidant Medical Center, 2100 Stantonburg Road, Greenville, NC 27834
Program Director
Andy G. Whitman, MD, MS
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Current Residents
Overview
Residents in the Rural Family Medicine Residency undertake the majority of their training at Vidant Medical Center and the East Carolina University Family Medicine Center, followed by placements in clinics in Ahoskie, Beulaville, and Roanoke Rapids for comprehensive exposure to rural health issues. The detailed number of residents currently enrolled was not found in the given text.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
First-year residents will spend the majority of their training at Vidant Medical Center and the East Carolina University Family Medicine Center, focusing on various specialties and outpatient procedures, geriatrics, and sports medicine. Years two and three will involve rotations in rural locations including Ahoskie, Beulaville, and Roanoke Rapids.
Application
The application process details are not provided in the text. Typically, applicants may need to check the program's website for specific deadlines and requirements relevant to the residency application, including interview dates and materials required.
# of Locations
Residents will work across multiple sites, primarily at Vidant Medical Center and East Carolina University Family Medicine Center during the first year, and various rural sites in the subsequent years.
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Resident Life
Overview
The Rural Family Medicine Residency at Vidant Medical Center uniquely allows residents to train mostly in rural settings, with many training experiences directly integrated into the community and local health centers, emphasizing practical, community-based medicine.
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# of Years of Program
The program is typically three years long, comprising a first year focused on intensive inpatient and outpatient training, followed by two years of community-based training.
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