AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Program

The AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency Program offers an immersive educational experience in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The program, located near Atlantic City, emphasizes training in a variety of subspecialties and clinic rotations, ensuring comprehensive growth for each physician in training. As a community-based teaching hospital, AtlantiCare is committed to the highest quality graduate medical education, integrating its mission, vision, and values into the curriculum. The program focuses on five major areas of growth, including best people and workplace, customer experience, financial performance, growth, and quality.

Application for the 2024-2025 academic year is through ERAS with a deadline of November 30, 2023. Requirements include application, at least two letters of recommendation, dean’s letter (MSPE), medical school transcript, USMLE/COMLEX scores, a personal statement, and evidence of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Applicants must have graduated from medical school within two years of the potential start date (July 1, 2024), must have no less than 1 year of U.S. clinical experience within the last two years, and sign up for NRMP. Clinical rotations are considered as qualifying experiences, while observerships or shadowing are not. Interviews will be conducted virtually.

The residency is designed as a new 4-4-4 program, providing exposure to a diverse patient population across various social, cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. The program encourages innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, notably working alongside internal medicine and psychiatry residents and faculty. The surrounding Southern New Jersey area offers a rich environment for both work and leisure, emphasizing a well-rounded residency experience.

Dr. Sarah Holder, the program director, alongside a dedicated team of faculty members, emphasizes a nurturing and innovative educational environment. The curriculum includes a balance of clinical rotations and didactics, specifically allocated every Thursday for interactive lectures, workshops, board reviews, and wellness activities.

A newly opened Family Medicine FQHC Clinic in Atlantic City will serve as a primary training site, alongside two hospital campuses and multiple subspecialty offices. AtlantiCare offers a competitive salary and benefits package for its residents, highlighting its commitment to supporting resident growth both professionally and personally.

Although specific details regarding visa support are not mentioned, international medical graduates are welcome to apply provided they meet all other criteria including US citizenship or permanent residency documentation. The program does not outline specific USMLE or COMLEX score cutoffs, indicating a holistic approach to applicant review.

In summary, the AtlantiCare Family Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive and innovative training environment with a strong commitment to quality education and community service. Its strategic location, supportive faculty, and focus on future growth areas make it an attractive option for prospective residents seeking a well-rounded family medicine education.