Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program

The Carilion Clinic - Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Family Medicine Residency program is designed to develop well-rounded Family Medicine physicians who are equipped to provide comprehensive care in diverse community settings. The program emphasizes individualized learning, leadership skills, and a commitment to underserved populations.

Program Overview

The Family Medicine Residency program, established in 1969, is ACGME accredited and offers osteopathic recognition. The training involves a three-year curriculum with a total of 30 residency positions, distributed across three years (10 positions per year). Residents engage in various rotations to ensure a broad exposure to family medicine practices, enhancing their skills in outpatient care, hospitalist medicine, and opportunities for fellowship training.

Curriculum and Rotations

Residents participate in a comprehensive educational curriculum that encompasses both clinical practice and community engagement. Core components of the curriculum include:

• Longitudinal Clinic Experience: Residents are trained in two Family Medicine clinic sites, encouraging continuity of patient care and building long-term physician-patient relationships.
• Specialized Tracks: The program offers seven optional tracks for residents to finely tune their training according to their career goals. This allows for tailored experiences that can range from Addiction Medicine to Wilderness Medicine.
• Inpatient Rotations: Residents participate in various inpatient rotations across disciplines, ensuring a thorough understanding of patient management in acute care settings.
• Didactic Sessions: Weekly didactic sessions cover essential topics needed for family medicine practice, including clinical skills, ethics, and patient communication.

Research Opportunities

Research is an integral part of the residency program, supported by faculty who mentor residents through their scholarly projects. Residents are encouraged to present their findings at local, regional, state, and national conferences. This research component emphasizes practical application, linking scholarly work to community health outcomes.

Community Engagement

Residents engage actively with the community through various volunteer opportunities. These include:

• Providing sports physicals for local schools.
• Participating in the Fresh Foods program at Family Medicine centers.
• Offering sideline coverage for local high schools and colleges.
• Involvement in international mission trips to Central America.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The program is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, recognizing the importance of diversity within the medical workforce to improve healthcare outcomes. The curriculum promotes cultural humility and addresses systemic barriers to equity in healthcare. The program continuously assesses its practices to enhance inclusion and ensure equitable opportunities for all residents.

Visa Support

The program offers visa sponsorship for international medical graduates, providing support for H-1B and J-1 visa types. This support aims to facilitate the participation of qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, enriching the residency experience.

Competitiveness

The Family Medicine Residency at Carilion Clinic is regarded as competitive, welcoming applications from both U.S. graduates and international medical graduates (IMGs). The program values diverse perspectives and backgrounds, contributing to a vibrant learning atmosphere.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should meet specific eligibility criteria, which may include considerations such as graduation year, examination performance (including USMLE Step scores), and the ability to demonstrate a commitment to family medicine. These factors play a critical role in the selection and interview processes.