Family Medicine Residency

ACGME Accredited
Approved for 12 total positions, 4 per program year (PGY 1, 2, 3)

Curriculum

PGY 1

Women’s Health- 4 weeks
Orthopedics/ Sports Medicine- 4 weeks
Cardiology- 4 weeks
Outpatient Family Medicine- 4 weeks
Internal Medicine- 8 weeks
Surgery- 4 weeks
Night Float- 6 weeks
Radiology/ Emergency Ultrasound- 2 weeks
Elective- 8 weeks
Emergency Medicine- 4 weeks
Oncology- 2 weeks
Anesthesiology- 2 weeks

PGY 2

Inpatient Family Medicine- 8 weeks
Emergency Medicine- 4 weeks
Geriatrics- 4 weeks
Inpatient Pediatrics- 4 weeks
Night Float- 6 weeks
Elective- 10 weeks
Women’s Health- 4 weeks
Internal Medicine- 4 weeks
Outpatient Pediatrics- 4 weeks
Outpatient Family Medicine- 4 weeks

PGY 3

Outpatient Pediatrics- 4 weeks
Inpatient Family Medicine- 4 weeks
Elective- 10 weeks
Night Float- 6 weeks
Inpatient Psychiatry- 4 weeks
Inpatient Pediatrics- 4 weeks
Outpatient Family Medicine- 4 weeks
Obstetrics- 4 weeks
Dermatology- 4 weeks
Podiatry- 4 weeks
Internal Medicine/ ICU- 4 weeks

*Subject to change at the program’s discretion, as long as in compliance with ACGME requirements

All residents receive 20 Paid Time Off days per program year.

Continuity of Care

Clinic

Residents are assigned a panel of continuity of care outpatient Family Medicine patients.

PGY 1: ½ day of clinic per week

PGY 2: 1.5 days of clinic per week

PGY 3: 2 days of clinic per week

OB

Residents are assigned continuity of care obstetrics patients throughout their residency. They attend prenatal appointments and births.

Nursing Home

Residents are assigned longitudinal care nursing home patients throughout their residency. They see these patients while on the Geriatrics rotation and also are assigned to groups to see these patients monthly.

Research

Residents are required to complete a Research project and Quality Improvement project during their 3 year residency.

Independence Health System- Clarion Hospital’s Benefit Package Includes the Following

PGY 1

Salary: $54,860
$1,000 sign-on bonus issued after the first month of service
COMLEX 3 or USMLE 3 Fee
Educational Allowance: $1,000
Pharmacy Allowance: $100

PGY 2

Salary: $56,017
Educational Allowance: $2,000
Pharmacy Allowance: $100

PGY 3

Salary: $58,332
Educational Allowance: $1,500
Certifying Board Fee: $1,000
Pharmacy Allowance: $100

Other Benefits

State training license fee
Laptop provided for use during residency
AOA/ AAFP/ POMA Dues
Malpractice Insurance
Health, dental and vision for self and eligible dependents: Premiums are deducted from your salary
Monthly meal stipend
20 paid time off days
2 days off to take the Boards- PGY 1’s and 3’s
5 interview days
3 personalized white coats
3 sets of scrubs
PALS/ ACLS/ BLS courses provided

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in the Clarion Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program! Please note that we only accept applications through ERAS- Electronic Residency Application Service.

Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered:

One of the following:

Be a fourth year student or graduate of a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association.

Be a fourth year student or graduate of a foreign medical school.

Applicants must hold a currently valid certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates prior to appointment

Applicants must:

Pass the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 or the COMLEX-USA Level 1 and Level 2

Be eligible to obtain a medical training license in Pennsylvania

Independence Health System – Clarion Hospital does NOT sponsor Visas.

Contact Us

For more information about our Family Medicine program, contact:

Kaitlin Shreckengost
Family Medicine Program Coordinator
One Hospital Drive
Clarion, PA 16214
Email: kaitlin.shreckengost@independence.health
Phone: 814-226-1305

Clarion Hospital participates in the ERAS Residency Application Service.