Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/St Luke's Des Peres Program
Family medicine - St. Louis, MO | ACGME Code: 1202800707 | NRMP Code: 1987120C1
The Kansas City University GME Consortium, specifically the St. Luke's Des Peres Program, is a part of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited Sponsoring Institution. They offer 13 accredited programs across five states with about 140 residents/fellows. The program focuses on providing structured postgraduate training to facilitate residents' and fellows' ethical, professional, and personal development. Their mission includes producing competent practitioners, improving the quality of GME programs, and expanding graduate medical education in underserved communities.
Residents/fellows are encouraged to participate in the quarterly KCU GME Resident/Fellow Forum to discuss educational and work environments. The program has a confidential reporting form for residents/fellows to report any concerns anonymously.
The program emphasizes scholarly activity for residents/fellows, requiring projects suitable for presentation or publication. They also offer a Faculty Development Program to support the growth of medical educators.
The KCU-GME Consortium focuses on resident well-being, providing resources like counseling services, access to a Resident/Fellow Well-Being Index, and additional wellness resources. They participate in the AMA Mini-Z Burnout Survey to assess burnout and well-being.
Residents/fellows have access to Employee Assistance Program resources for mental health and wellness, including counseling services. The program also offers a Well-Being Index for residents/fellows to assess their well-being and access resources.
Moreover, the program provides support for faculty scholarly activity and emphasizes engagement in CLER focus areas, including patient safety, health care quality, teaming, supervision, well-being, and professionalism. The institution undergoes CLER site visits to maintain accreditation.
The Kansas City University GME Consortium offers GME policies and procedures, institutional policies, and various forms for residents/fellows.
For additional information, residents/fellows can explore the KCU GME website or contact [email protected] for further details.
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PGY1 Positions 4 ( 4, 4, 5 )
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Quality of Life
Location
St. Louis County, Missouri
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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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