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:
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