“Why would I want to come to Fort Wayne?”

A great place to train
Due to its size, Fort Wayne gives you exposure to larger numbers of patients and a wider variety of pathology than can be gained in a smaller town. Yet, unlike larger cities, the program remains unopposed, giving you first access to patients without competing with other residents. Whether you want to be a rural physician who practices the full range of medicine or a city doctor who just does the basics, Fort Wayne can give you the training you want.

You will also have access to the latest in medical technology, including the most modern CT and MRI scanners, and numerous specialists to assist in your training. Fort Wayne contains the only heart transplant center, the only trauma center, and the largest pediatric hospital wing north of Indianapolis.

A great place to practice medicine
As a family physician, you will be respected here. Unlike many other large cities, Fort Wayne still values its family physicians and treats them accordingly. It is still commonplace for an FP to practice the full range of medicine, including OB, surgical procedures, and hospital medicine. Such an environment provides residents many more training opportunities and experiences than most programs.

Northeastern Indiana remains one of the best areas to practice medicine in the country. The local medical association is very active in promoting physician issues and in keeping the medical community united. In addition, malpractice costs* remain among the lowest in the nation, and managed care† control has been limited. So, in general, physicians (and residents) have more autonomy and higher compensation compared to other locations

A great place to live
Fort Wayne is a very friendly city that is big enough to include lots of things to do, yet small enough to avoid that “big city” feeling. The cost of housing is much lower than the national average, and residents can easily afford their own homes. You will have access to all the shopping, restaurants, parks, etc. that you want without fighting gridlock traffic or worrying about your safety. Fort Wayne includes lots of green space and is close to several major cities and attractions.

*A cap on total damages awarded in medical malpractice cases keeps premiums down. Indiana is also one of only eight states that maintains a Patient Compensation Fund, which pays malpractice damage awards above a physician’s personal limits, making losses more predictable. All malpractice cases must first pass a review board, which includes physicians on its panel.

† Managed care controls only about 20 percent of the Fort Wayne market.