Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency program at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA, offers a comprehensive 36-month training program that prepares residents to provide care in rural and urban healthcare settings. With a focus on one-on-one mentorship from attending physicians, the program caters to diverse patient needs and aims to foster a strong foundation in family medicine. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for various career paths, including fellowships, hospitalist medicine, and outpatient care. The program emphasizes community involvement, volunteer opportunities, and hands-on experience in multiple healthcare facilities across Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program accepts applications from International Medical Graduates (IMGs), especially those who hold an ECFMG certificate. However, it explicitly states that no visas can be sponsored at this time, indicating limited IMG support. Preference will be given to those who have graduated from medical school within the past 8 years and have relevant clinical experience within the last 2 years.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
Six openings per year
Program Website
Address
96 15th Street, NW, MAB #1, Suite 106, Norton, VA 24273
Program Director
Dr. Laura Hernandez-Cruz
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Current Residents
Overview
The program offers a total of 6 openings for new residents each year, suggesting a cohort of approximately 6 PGY-1 residents at any given time. However, specific data on the number of MD or DO residents currently enrolled was not provided in the document.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our 36-month training program includes core rotations in both outpatient and inpatient settings, primary care and specialty care. Inpatient and critical care training occurs at Bristol Regional Medical Center, a 288-bed facility that offers Level II trauma care, ICU, critical care and a variety of acute services. Residents can design their training to align with career goals, including fellowship opportunities.
Application
Applicants for the Lonesome Pine Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program must use ERAS to apply. The application end date is the last week of December. The program's ID is 2216120C0. Applicants should prepare three letters of reference, a dean's letter, and other documents as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
# of Locations
Residents will work at Lonesome Pine Hospital and gain experience at additional hospitals like Holston Valley Medical Center and Bristol Regional Medical Center among others.
Fellowship
Graduates of the program have gone on to fellowship training in various specialties, including emergency medicine, geriatrics, and sports medicine. The residency allows residents to tailor their training to align with their career goals and interests, providing support in pursuing these fellowship opportunities.
Resident Life
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency at Lonesome Pine Hospital gives residents the opportunity to train in rural community hospitals, as well as larger city settings across beautiful Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee, with one-on-one experience with attending physicians.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3
Housing
No specific details regarding housing support or stipends for residents are provided in the text. It only mentions that residents will work in diverse settings.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Competitive salaries, educational support, and extensive benefits for well-being and professional growth.
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Vacation
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