St Elizabeth Medical Center Program

The St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Residency Program at Mohawk Valley Health System emphasizes a mission to provide quality graduate medical education and prepare physicians to practice a broad spectrum of family medicine in a changing health care environment. The program seeks to educate skillful, compassionate providers of family medicine to serve the community and upstate New York.

Program Highlights:

• ACGME Accreditation with Osteopathic Recognition: The Family Medicine Residency Program boasts ACGME Accreditation since 1975 and achieved osteopathic recognition as early as possible under the Single Accreditation System in 2015, showcasing its longstanding commitment to excellence in medical education.

• Board Pass Rate: The program prides itself on high board pass rates, with a 100% pass rate for the American Board of Osteopathic Family Practice Board and a 93% pass rate for the American Board of Family Medicine over the previous five years.

• Diverse Patient Population: Located near the Utica Refugee Resettlement Center, residents have the unique opportunity to care for patients from across the globe, ensuring a rich, diverse clinical experience.

• High Fidelity Simulation Lab: The residency facilitates hands-on experiential learning through state-of-the-art simulation, including collaboration with other healthcare students for multi-casualty drills.

• Away Electives in PGY 3: Provides residents with an opportunity to explore fellowships, job opportunities, or deepen their knowledge in specific interest areas during their final year.

• Resident Wellness: The program places a strong emphasis on resident wellness, with annual off-campus team-building events.

Application Information:

• Applicants must submit updated CVs, personal statements, diplomas, at least three letters of recommendation (including one from a Family Medicine Physician), official medical school transcripts, and official test transcripts (USMLE/COMLEX).
• USMLE requirements include a pass on Step 1 with a 200 or above and Step 2 with a 220 or above. COMLEX requires a pass on Part 1 with a 450 or above and Part 2 with a 450 or above. First attempt pass rates are preferred for interview invitations.
• Graduation from medical school should be within the last five years.
• The program does not sponsor any kind of visas.

Curriculum:

The curriculum is designed to meet ACGME accreditation standards and draws on the clinical strengths of the hospital faculty. It includes a mix of inpatient medicine, emergency medicine, OB rotations, outpatient family medicine blocks, and electives, ensuring a comprehensive training experience.

Additional Information:

The program does not provide housing but assists with local arrangements. There are affiliations with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, offering students a chance to spend their clinical years within the program.

For those considering applying, the St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Residency Program offers a dynamic and diverse training environment, preparing residents for a broad range of family medicine practices.