Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at WMed is designed to provide a comprehensive education experience, blending both allopathic and osteopathic training. With a low resident-to-faculty ratio and a strong commitment to individualized learning and mentorship, residents are prepared for board certification as well as personal career goals. The program also includes opportunities for international health electives, research, and active patient care, along with a diverse patient population. This three-year residency promises a robust learning environment facilitated by board-certified faculty and dedicated support staff.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program appears to accept both allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) graduates, and it mentions that residents may choose an osteopathic track. While it does not explicitly state acceptance rates for International Medical Graduates (IMGs), the inclusion of both MD and DO graduates suggests a level of IMG friendliness, especially given the program's commitment to diversity. Further, the program offers international health/tropical medicine electives which may appeal to IMG applicants.
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Program Website
Address
300 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Program Director
Dr. Joanne Baker
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident cohort includes MD and DO graduates, fostering a collaborative atmosphere for learning and practice. Specific numbers for PGY-1 residents were not detailed in the text provided.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
First-year residents participate in 'Foundations of Clinical Medicine' workshops to develop basic diagnostic and procedural skills, supplemented by teaching from faculty, senior residents, and community physicians.
Application
The details for the application process can be found under the 'Applicant and Interview Process' section, which includes key deadlines and materials. Specifics regarding deadlines or interview dates were not extracted from the provided text but should be checked directly on the program's webpage.
# of Locations
A diverse patient population of more than 1.5 million is served across multiple clinic or hospital locations.
Fellowship
Recent graduates from the Internal Medicine Residency Program have successfully entered subspecialty fellowships and have a high placement rate in these programs. The program facilitates research opportunities and offers individualized rotations to align with residents' career goals, suggesting a strong focus on post-graduate plans and fellowship placements in various specialties.
Resident Life
Overview
The Internal Medicine Residency Program strives to foster necessary environments for successful medical practices, subspecialty fellowships, and passing board exams, with a commitment from faculty members to medical education and patient care.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program is a three-year program.
Housing
Information about housing options was not directly mentioned in the provided text. It suggests checking sections like 'Resident Life' or 'Financial Resources' for potential housing support or stipends.
Alumni
Details about the alumni outcomes can be found in the 'Where Our Graduates Go' section, which highlights successful placements in subspecialty fellowships and various career paths post-residency. However, specific fellowship types or geographic outcomes were not explicitly listed in the provided text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers a competitive benefit and stipend package, a diverse patient population, research opportunities, a personal faculty mentor, chief resident opportunities, and allows for international health/tropical medicine electives. Residents receive MKSAP free and are prepared for board certification with a 100% pass rate for the last 10 years.
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Vacation
Specific vacation policies or annual leave allocation for residents are not provided in the text. It is recommended to consult the relevant sections for more accurate details.