Methodist Health System Dallas Program

The Methodist Health System Dallas Family Medicine Residency Program provides a comprehensive and flexible training environment tailored for those aspiring to become family medicine physicians. The program emphasizes the importance of preparing residents to face the challenges ahead with confidence, professionalism, patient care expertise, and compassion. It offers the flexibility to tailor training to ensure residents are both fulfilled and happy in their careers, in line with Methodist's motto, "Where life shines bright."

Application Guidelines and Requirements: - Applicants must be two or fewer years out of medical school. - While there are no minimum cutoff scores for USMLE or COMLEX, applicants are expected to have no more than one failure in these exams. - To apply, use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and ensure to apply before the December 1st deadline. - Required materials include three letters of recommendation (one from a medical school faculty member), a letter of support from the dean of your medical school, your medical school transcript, and Part I and II USMLE scores or COMLEX I and II scores.

Program Highlights: - The program received Osteopathic Recognition from the ACGME in 2016, offering an Osteopathic Focus Track. - Residents benefit from procedural training in both common inpatient and outpatient procedures, including but not limited to central line insertion, IUD insertion, and joint injection. - Residents have the opportunity to partake in unique tracks such as Sports Medicine, International Medicine, and Geriatric Medicine, each designed to provide specialized skills and knowledge. - The program has had a 100 percent pass rate of board examinations for the past ten years, with residents starting their exam preparation from the first year. - The Integrative Medicine Track is available to PGY2 and PGY3 residents, offering a 200-hour online curriculum alongside practical experience.

Curriculum: - The curriculum is designed to maintain flexibility and maximize elective time, allowing residents to tailor their residency according to their interests and career goals. - Training includes a mix of ambulatory, inpatient, and procedural rotations across various specialties with a significant emphasis on family medicine.

Salary and Benefits: - Resident salaries start at $61,426 for the first year and increase each year thereafter. - Benefits include 20 days of vacation, up to 10 days of sick leave, 6 weeks of paid personal, medical, or caregiver leave, fully paid health insurance (including prescription benefits) for the resident and eligible family members from the first day, optional dental and vision insurance, and more. - Additional benefits include malpractice insurance with tail coverage, membership in medical societies, allowances for books, technology, presentation travel, and more.

This program is suitable for those who value a diverse patient population and hands-on experience in a supportive, community-based setting. With a strong focus on various facets of family medicine, Methodist Dallas offers ample opportunities for residents to explore their interests and customize their training experience.