Forest Park Hospital Program
Family medicine - St. Louis, MO | ACGME Code: 1202821479
The St. Louis University Family Medicine Residency Program in St. Louis offers comprehensive training for six PGY-1 residents annually. The program is located in St. Louis, focusing on urban underserved community health. Residents practice at Family Care Health Center, a federally-qualified health center for diverse patients. The program boasts a 100% American Board of Family Medicine pass rate.
Application requirements include medical school graduation within one year of application or at least one year of U.S. clinical patient care experience post-medical school. Candidates need at least three recommendation letters, with one from a family physician or two from primary care physicians. USMLE or COMLEX scores must be provided with no more than two unsuccessful attempts.
International Medical Graduates can apply, and the program sponsors J-1 visa applications through ECFMG. One year of clinical experience in the U.S., excluding observerships, is required. The program does not sponsor H-1B Training visas for residency training.
The curriculum includes rotations in various specialties over three years, with opportunities for concentration tracks in maternity care, addictions, and sports medicine. The program emphasizes academic research, wellness, and addiction medicine training, including medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder and behavioral health integration.
The faculty includes prominent physicians like Program Director Elizabeth Keegan Garrett, M.D., Associate Program Director Jay Brieler, M.D., and Director of Curriculum Theresa Drallmeier, M.D. The faculty comprises experienced educators and practitioners passionate about family medicine and community care.
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St. Louis County, Missouri
Living in St. Louis, MO
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Pros: Affordable cost of living, diverse cultural experiences, plenty of outdoor activities.
Cons: Some areas have higher crime rates, winters can be cold.
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