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Program Info

Family Medicine Residency ACGME Accredited with Osteopathic Recognition

The Fort Wayne Medical Education Program’s Family Medicine Residency is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) with Osteopathic Recognition.

Medical Students interested in Electives or Family Medicine Audition rotations can complete a Rotation Request Form, found on the Undergrad Medical Education page.

 
 
 

About FWMEP

Unopposed Residency

Osteopathic Recognition

Large CME Stipend

Generous Sign-On Bonus

Advanced OB Certification

Numerous Procedure Opportunities

Moonlighting

Endoscopy Training Available

NCQA Recognized Patient Centered Medical Home

Multidisciplinary Health Care Team

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Unopposed Residency

No competing residencies
Founded in 1972

 
 

Facilities

Fort Wayne Family Medicine Center 

The residency's Family Medicine Center is an integral part of our total education program. Located in an attractive medical office complex, the Center functions much like a large family medicine group.

First year residents see patients two half-days per week.

Second year residents see patients three half-days per week.

Third year residents see patients four half-days per week.

The Center has 21,000 - 23,000 patient contacts per year.

There are 24 exam rooms and 4 procedure rooms in the Center. Special resources in the Center include availability of mental health faculty, nurse educators, Certified Diabetes Educator, and an excellent Patient Education resource center.

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Community Clinics

The Towne House (geriatric site)

Neighborhood Health Clinics (prenatal clinic)

 

Regional Associate Hospitals

Adams Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Indiana

Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Indiana

 
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Curriculum Overview

The yearly schedule is divided into four week blocks, making a total of thirteen rotations each year. All elective rotations are completed during the third year, allowing you to structure your education to better fit the type of practice you will be entering following graduation.

 
 

Core Curriculum

 Subject to Change

 
 
 
 
 

Call Schedule

PGY1: Night Float
PGY2: Q 16
PGY3: Q 16

 
 

In-Patient Medicine

Residents complete a total of seven inpatient blocks, two of which are night float, plus one block each of Cardiology, Critical Care, Nephrology, and Neurology. While on the inpatient service, you can expect to experience a large variety of conditions and patients. The residency service admits all patients from the residency clinic along with patients from several other family physicians and those patients who do not have a physician.

The inpatient service is run by full-time Family Medicine faculty who possess extensive experience and a love of teaching. Our inpatient service is at Lutheran Hospital. The team consists of first, second, and third year residents, sharing day and night coverage.

You will become quite comfortable with taking care of common hospital admissions, including ICU admits, and with managing inpatients. In addition to the faculty, numerous specialists are available not only to consult but to teach as well. The residency works closely with several specialty groups who are always eager to educate the residents while assisting in the management of their patients.

Anytime you are on an inpatient month, you can expect to experience the full range of family medicine. The number of ICU patients on the inpatient service averages about 10-20% of the total with an average of 1-3 pediatric patients at any given time. In addition, it is not uncommon to have 1-3 OB patients on the service.

Procedures are readily available anytime you are in the hospital. Frequent opportunities exist to gain experience with lumbar punctures, central lines, suturing, and intubations. Residents also provide 24 hour code coverage for Lutheran, so you can expect to gain experience running codes.

 

 

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Electronic Medical Records

 

Today’s medical environment is becoming increasingly dependent on technology to access medical records. The majority of future practices and hospitals will utilize some form of electronic medical records (EMR). Fort Wayne is well prepared to give you the experience you will need to function in tomorrow’s medical environment.

The residency clinic relies exclusively on a paperless charting system. Physicians use wireless laptops to access patient records, prescribe medications, and sign charts electronically. This system allows access to patient records from any hospital or from home.

The hospitals also rely extensively on electronic medical records, using them to access prior records, labs, vitals, and even view radiographs from any computer in the hospital.

 
 
 

Moonlighting

As a resident in Indiana, you will have the opportunity to officially moonlight after completion of your first year of residency and obtaining an unrestricted Indiana medical license.

Fort Wayne has moonlighting opportunities both within the city and in the surrounding towns. From ER work to urgent care to school/sports physicals, you can decide what you want to do.

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The following is a summary of some of the opportunities available:

ER – Residents work in ERs around Fort Wayne. Pay ranges from $130-$140 per hour. Some ERs offer solo work, others as second doc. In either case, you will see a good mix of inpatient, outpatient, and critical medicine and have plenty of opportunities for procedures.

Urgent Care – Residents work in urgent care centers. Pay ranges from $80-$100 per hour. This type of acute care setting tends to be rather similar to clinic medicine, and you will gain good experience. Many office-type procedures are available.

Physicals – Numerous opportunities to do school physicals are available in the fall with varying pay rates. Disability physicals can  also be done year round.

 
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Compensation/Benefits

2022 - 2023 Academic Year 

Compensation budget determined in late November

 
 
 

*Repayment required if Residency is not completed
**Each PGY1 resident receives 1/2 of actual moving expense up to $500

 

Additional Benefits:

  • Program provides 5% of Salary (worked hours) into 403b tax-deferred investment per year

  • Parental Leave

  • Personal Leave - 3 days

  • Practice Location Leave - 3 days

  • Research Conference if research project is completed and approved

 

Program pays for:

Indiana State Medical License, CSR, DEA, USMLE Step 3/COMLEX Level 3 - valued at $2100+

Certifications: ACLS, NRP, PALS, S.T.A.B.L.E., ATLS, ALSO Certifications - valued at $1700+

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Lab Coats (2)

 

Program pays premiums for:

Health/Hospitalization Insurance for resident & immediate family beginning first day of employment

Life Insurance - $100,000

Long Term Disability Insurance

Malpractice Insurance

Membership dues paid for selected Professional Medical Organizations

This information is for reference only. The applicable plan document or policy, which is subject to change at any time, governs eligibility, benefits, and conditions.

 

Academic Resources

Provided for each Resident
at FWMEP’s Cost

 
 

BOOKS PROVIDED

ALSO Mnemonic Reference Card

ACLS Pocket Reference

Bright Futures Pocket Guide 3rd Edition (Spiral Bound)

Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Family Medicine, 4th Edition (Lange)

Maxwell Quick Medical Reference

Rapid Interpretation of EKGs by Dale Dubin

Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy

The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program Learner Manual   

 

PUBLICATIONS PROVIDED

AAFP’s FP Essentials

AAFP American Family Physician

JAMA

 

MNEMONIC REFERENCE CARDS PROVIDED

AAFP American Academy of Family Physicians

ALSO-Advanced Life Support Obstetrics

 

 

ELECTRONIC DATA PROVIDED

AAFP Family Medicine Board Review Self - Study Curriculum

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The Medical Letter/Treatment Guidelines

Up-To-Date (Individual Premium Subscription)

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ALLOWANCE

$2,500 Available Per Academic Year

 

JOURNALS AVAILABLE IN FWMEP LIBRARY

American Family Physician (AAFP)

Family Practice Management (AAFP)

Journal of Family Medicine

Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA)

Journal of American Board of Family Medicine

 
 
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Application Process

Who:

We welcome applicants from:

Accredited U.S. Allopathic and Osteopathic Medical Schools

International Medical Schools approved by the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana

What:

We match through:

National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for allopathic/osteopathic students and International Medical School graduates/students

 

We only consider applications received through:

The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)

 

Our program is accredited by:

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

When:

Application deadline is December 1

Those selected for an interview will be notified by email

Interviews are conducted from October through mid January

How:

Application Criteria:

Personal statement outlining your interest in Family Medicine and our Program specifically

Explanation of any interruptions or gaps in your medical education

USMLE or COMLEX certified transcript of scores

Medical school transcript

Three letters of recommendation from faculty members or preceptors

Letter from the Dean of your medical school

 

Preference is given to applicants who meet the following criteria:

Current senior in good standing or received a medical degree within past 2 years. Preference will be given to candidates currently completing medical school.

Passed USMLE Step I / COMLEX Level 1 and both Step II /Level 2 exams on first attempt (certified by USMLE/COMLEX). Preference will be with scores above the minimal passage threshold.

Passed all medical school courses on first attempt and has an overall GPA of 3.0.

Have 8 - 9 months of current U.S. clinical experience.

 

International Medical Graduates must have before application is considered:

Valid ECFMG Certificate

Must be Permanent U.S. Citizen (Our program does not sponsor or accept visas)

 

The Fort Wayne Medical Education Program is an equal opportunity employer with a standing policy of nondiscrimination. This means that all qualified persons are accorded an equal opportunity for employment or promotion without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, gender or age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Upon request, the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program will provide reasonable accommodation to an employee’s religious beliefs and disabling medical conditions. The Fort Wayne Medical Education Program will comply with all fair employment laws and will take appropriate measures to eliminate or prevent illegal discrimination.

 

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