Mount Carmel Health System Program

The Mount Carmel Family Medicine Residency Program, located at St. Ann's Hospital, offers a unique learning environment for residents, emphasizing a community-based hospital experience. It is proud of its 100% board pass rate among graduates. Here’s an overview to help medical students consider their residency options:

Program Highlights:

• Community-based Learning: Emphasis on training in a community hospital setting.
• Unopposed Inpatient Service: Maximizes exposure to attending physicians for enriched learning experiences.
• Diverse Faculty: Offers a wide range of experiences with faculty having various subspecialties and backgrounds.
• Highly Recognized Hospital: St. Ann’s Hospital is celebrated for its quality of care, holding a 5-star rating by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and listed in the top 100 hospitals by IBM Watson Health.
• Location: Based around Columbus, Ohio, providing access to numerous resources and specialty programs.

Mission Statement:

Aims to provide holistic patient care through innovative training of quality physicians in a supportive environment.

Application Recommendations and Guidelines:

• Requirements for Consideration:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Dean's letter
• Three letters of recommendation (at least one from family medicine experience)
• Medical School Transcript
• Passed USMLE Part I or COMLEX Part I Board Scores
• Passed USMLE Part II or COMLEX Part II Board Scores

• Personal Statement

• Additional Requirements:

• All International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must be permanent residents or United States citizens; the program does not sponsor visas.
• Applicants are recommended to have at least one year of previous experience within the US healthcare system for non-LCME accredited schools.
• Graduation from medical school must be within the last two years.

Curriculum Highlights:

• Structured Curriculum: Offers a broad range of clinical experiences with a focus on the residents’ outpatient Family Medicine clinic.
• Personalized Schedule: Allows residents to explore their interests with elective time planned.
• Comprehensive Training: Includes adult and pediatric medicine, women’s health, geriatrics, sports medicine, and more, with specialty training in areas like emergency medicine and quality improvement.

Unique Features:

• Community Outreach: Strong emphasis on serving the medically underserved, including mobile coach services and medical mission trips.
• Innovative Education: Utilizes simulation centers and integrates quality improvement into the learning process.
• Physician Wellness: Emphasizes wellness among residents through support groups, advisor programs, and a system-wide symposium.
• Unopposed Inpatient Experience: Unique learning exposure in an unopposed setting.

Application Process:

Applications are submitted electronically and must be received by January 1 of the recruitment year to be considered.

This program offers a rich experience for residents, with a strong commitment to community service, innovative education, and comprehensive training across various areas of family medicine. It’s an excellent opportunity for those looking to practice in a community hospital environment while being well-prepared for a variety of career paths in family medicine.