Providence Hospital/Alaska Family Medicine Program
Family medicine - Anchorage, AK | ACGME Code: 1200221596 | NRMP Code: 1313120C0
The Alaska Family Medicine Residency program at Providence Hospital is designed for students interested in rural, full-scope practice with culturally diverse and underserved patients in a limited resource environment. Located in Anchorage, the residency aims to train physicians who are committed to a lifelong career of service and learning.
The curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of family physicians practicing in remote Alaskan communities. Emphasis is placed on managing patients without rapid specialist access other than by telephone, reflecting the unique challenges faced in Alaska's rural areas.
Faculty members, with extensive experience in Alaskan rural and urban settings, continuously update the curriculum to align with residents' needs and input. The goal is to maximize resident learning in a supportive, creative, and fun learning environment.
Established in the 1990s, the Alaska Family Medicine Residency is the only residency program in the state. Affiliated with the University of Washington, the program provides rigorous training to equip residents for challenging practice settings, with a focus on rural areas.
Residents receive extra training in various specialties such as emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, and trans-cultural medicine to prepare them for the unique challenges of practicing in remote Alaskan communities.
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PGY1 Positions 11 ( 11, 12, 11 )
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Location
Anchorage municipality, Alaska
Living in Anchorage, AK
- Crime rate and safety: Anchorage has a higher crime rate compared to the national average. While some areas are safer than others, it's recommended to be aware of your surroundings.
- Fun activities: Anchorage offers a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and skiing. The city also has cultural attractions, museums, and a vibrant arts scene.
- Climate: Anchorage has a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters and mild summers. Be prepared for long, dark winters and beautiful summers with almost 20 hours of daylight.
- Races and population: Anchorage is a diverse city with a mix of different races and ethnicities. Its population is around 300,000 people.
- Education: Anchorage has good public and private schools, as well as the University of Alaska Anchorage for higher education.
- Cost of living: The cost of living in Anchorage is higher than the national average, particularly when it comes to housing and groceries.
- Nearby bigger cities: Fairbanks is 6 hours away by car, while Seattle, WA is around 43 hours away by road or a 3-hour flight.
- Pros: Stunning natural beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities, unique cultural experiences.
- Cons: Higher cost of living, long and dark winters, higher than average crime rate.
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