Physicians Medical Center Carraway Program

The Physicians Medical Center Carraway Program, known as the Cahaba Family Medicine Residency, is a comprehensive and innovative residency program focused on preparing physicians for excellence in serving underserved communities, both domestically and internationally. This program is deeply rooted in Christian values, aiming to follow Christ's teachings through the provision of holistic healthcare and fostering a new generation of medical professionals dedicated to serving with compassion, excellence, and conscientiousness.

The Cahaba Family Medicine Residency offers several tracks: Urban, Rural, Frontier, and Highlands, each providing unique experiences tailored to specific community needs and settings, from urban Birmingham areas to remote Black Belt regions. Their curriculum includes a Longitudinal Integrated Curriculum (LIC) which diverges from traditional block rotations, allowing residents to experience various healthcare aspects throughout their training period seamlessly. This approach ensures durable mastery of full-spectrum family medicine, including inpatient, outpatient, and obstetric care, aligning with the program's mission to equip residents for resource-poor environments.

Application for a student rotation requires submission of USMLE or COMLEX examination results along with a medical school transcript. While specific USMLE/COMLEX scores are not mentioned as a requirement, the program emphasizes the acceptance of applications from students currently enrolled in medical school. The residency ensures a procedurally intense program with extensive training in women’s health, outpatient and inpatient procedures, point-of-care ultrasound, radiology, endoscopy, casting & splinting, among others, catering to a broad scope of family medicine that prepares residents for diverse medical challenges.

Residents have the opportunity for international rotations, emphasizing the program's global health mindset. Each year, residents can choose an international experience to broaden their medical and cultural perspectives, supported by the program with a reimbursement policy to help defray travel costs.

The commitment to global and community health is further exemplified by fellowships offered in Global Health, Sports & Exercise Medicine, OB, and Emergency Medicine. These fellowships reflect the program's dedication to providing comprehensive training and fostering leadership in areas of high demand and critical need.

Benefits for residents include competitive stipends with additional supplements for those living in rural Bibb or Perry or Wilcox County, comprehensive health insurance coverages, and support for professional organization dues and licensing fees, highlighting the program's commitment to supporting its residents both professionally and personally.

The application process is inclusive and equitable, inviting students and professionals from diverse backgrounds to apply, without the imposition of a strict cutoff for years since graduation or high USMLE/COMLEX scores. Additionally, the program proudly hosts international medical graduates, showcasing its dedication to diversity and inclusion within the medical community.

In summary, the Cahaba Family Medicine Residency offers a unique and holistic training environment deeply engrained in Christian values and mission-driven care for the underserved. Its innovative curriculum, coupled with broad-spectrum training and global health opportunities, make it a compelling choice for medical graduates dedicated to making a significant impact in family medicine and beyond.