Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital is a 6-6-6 community-based residency dedicated to training, cultivating, and mentoring family physicians. Located in Norristown, PA, this program offers a diverse and supportive environment, ensuring residents grow, learn, and connect within a close-knit community of healthcare providers. The program has robust faculty expertise in areas like pediatric care, quality improvement, and sports medicine, promoting a comprehensive training experience. Recent graduates have successfully embarked on various career paths including, but not limited to, family medicine practices across the region.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness in the provided text. However, it highlights the diversity of its faculty, residents, and patient population, which may suggest an inclusive approach. Further details would need to be checked to confirm the acceptance of IMG applicants and any specific residency workshop or mentorship programs for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
6-6-6 community-based residency program; information about prelim residents not specified.
Program Website
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Norristown, PA
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Current Residents
Overview
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our residency program is starting its 7th year and graduated its first class in 2022. Family medicine has deep roots in this community, with the prior residency program established in 1979 serving as the foundation for healthcare delivery in the area.
Application
Application process typically involves submitting an application via ERAS. Application requirements usually include a CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and medical school transcripts. The specific application deadlines can vary by year and program, and more details are usually found on the program's website under 'How to Apply.' Interview dates are also generally announced at that time.
# of Locations
Montgomery Family Practice, site of the Family Medicine Residency Continuity Clinic, is located 3.4 miles away from Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
6-6-6 community-based residency program dedicated to training, cultivating and mentoring resilient Family Physicians.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program is 3 years long.
Housing
The program provides housing support and may offer information about nearby accommodations. Residents are encouraged to check for housing stipends or arranged accommodations that are located close to the hospital, fostering easier commuting.
Alumni
Alumni from the Family Medicine Residency Program have pursued various career paths post-graduation. Many have entered fellowships in specialties such as sports medicine, geriatrics, and academic medicine. Common institutions for fellowships include those in the Northeastern United States. Alumni are known to work in both clinical and academic settings, often serving diverse communities.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Dedicated to training, cultivating, and mentoring resilient Family Physicians; faculty are committed community-based physicians with a passion for teaching.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Vacation policies for PGY-1 residents typically include 3-4 weeks of paid vacation annually. Some programs allow for unused vacation to be carried over to the next year. The process for requesting time off usually involves a formal request through the program's administrative office.