Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The West Suburban Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program is one of the most established in the country, focusing on comprehensive family medicine training with a significant depth in various medical facets. The program emphasizes a balance of supervision and autonomy to aid residents in developing essential skills. Located just 9 miles from downtown Chicago, the program allows residents to explore diverse environments to support their personal and professional interests.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG) or their acceptance rates, but does state that there are opportunities for international rotations, which may suggest a degree of IMG-friendliness given that ECFMG certification is often a prerequisite for such rotations.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
PGY-1: 10, PGY-2: 10, PGY-3: 10.
Program Website
Address
1 Erie Ct Ste 4110, Oak Park, Illinois 60302
Program Director
Carolyn E Fitzpatrick MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current cohort includes 10 PGY-1 residents, with a balanced focus on supervision and autonomy to foster confidence and competence in their training.
PGY-1 MD
10
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes required ICU rotations (three months), required general surgery rotations (less than two months), required maternity rotations (six months or more), required pediatrics rotations (four months), and offers international rotations. Additionally, there are half-day tables, hospital trip tables, night call tables, and the use of electronic health records.
Application
Application Process details are not directly listed in the provided content.
# of Locations
2
Fellowship
The program does not offer specific fellowships, but it does allow for various post-graduation opportunities, suggesting graduates can pursue advanced training in various specialties after completing the residency.
Resident Life
Overview
As one of the most established Family Medicine Residency Programs in the country, West Suburban Medical Center offers residents the entire breadth of Family Medicine, with significant depth in each of many facets. Our Faculty have been here for the long term, many with tenure in excess of 10-15 years. The Program devotes much attention to providing residents with a balance of supervision and autonomy, specific for the level of training. Achieving confidence, competence, and teaching and leadership skills by the time of graduation is of great importance.
On Call Schedule
Average In hospital night calls: PGY-1: q6d, PGY-2: q7d-q14d, PGY-3: q7d-q14d. Night Float: Yes for all years.
# of Years of Program
3
Housing
No information regarding housing options or support is provided in the text.
Alumni
Alumni of the program may engage in a variety of fellowships and career paths, though specific outcomes are not detailed in this text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Disability Insurance, Meals, Liability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Funding for attending conferences, Parking, Time off for conferences, Sick Leave / Personal Time, AAFP Membership, Medical license fee.
PGY-1 Salary
58261
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are allocated 3 weeks of vacation per year.