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St Vincent's East Family Medicine Residency
Birmingham , AL 35215-4005

Note: This page reflects data from 2006 to 2007

Director's Name: Marion Henry Sims, MD
Phone Number: (205)838-6022
Fax Number: (205)838-6999
Web Site: http://www.mcefamilypractice.com
Email: kathy.graves@stvhs.com
Program Code: 010185002
Program Structure:1A

Residency Location: Suburban
Primary Hospital for Family Medicine Residency Admissions: Medical Center East
Total Beds: 282

Number of Family Medicine Centers:1
Number of Hospitals for Admitting: 1
Number of Hospitals for Required Rotations: 1

Other Residencies (not services) in the Hospitals used for Required Rotations:
None
Year of Initial Approval: 1976
Total Number of Graduates: 104

Offered Positions 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 5
Post-Graduate Year 2: 5
Post-Graduate Year 3: 5
Filled Positions 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 5
Post-Graduate Year 2: 5
Post-Graduate Year 3: 5
Resident Females 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 4
Post-Graduate Year 2: 2
Post-Graduate Year 3: 3
Under-represented minorities 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 0
Post-Graduate Year 2: 0
Post-Graduate Year 3: 0
Resident Salaries 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1:$37,000
Post-Graduate Year 2:$38,000
Post-Graduate Year 3:$39,000
Weeks Paid Vacation 2006- 2007
Post-Graduate Year 1:4
Post-Graduate Year 2:4
Post-Graduate Year 3:4
Other Benefits:
Liability Insurance: Yes
Housing Allowance: No
Time Off for Conferences: Yes
Health Insurance: Yes
Meals: Yes
Funds for Conferences: Yes
Life Insurance: Yes
Laundry: No
Sick/Personal Time: Yes
Disability Insurance: Yes
Parking: Yes
Average Annual In-Hospital Night Call Frequency:
Post-Graduate Year 1: Every 5th day
Post-Graduate Year 2: Every 7-14 days
Post-Graduate Year 3: Every 7-14 days
Night Float Rotation or Coverage yes or no:
Post-Graduate Year 1: No
Post-Graduate Year 2: Yes
Post-Graduate Year 3: Yes
Average Annual Frequency of Other Trips to Hospital as Result of Night Calls Taken at Home:
Post-Graduate Year 1: None
Post-Graduate Year 2: None
Post-Graduate Year 3: None
Faculty to Residents Ratio During Patient Care Hours:
1 Faculty : 4 Residents
Full-Time Equivalent Staff and Faculty at the Residency Program:
FP-MD/DO : 4
Other-MD/DO : 1
Other Health Care Professional Faculty : 1
Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners : 0
Average No. of Half Days per Week Spent by FP Residents in the Primary FP Center:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 2
Post-Graduate Year 2: 2
Post-Graduate Year 3: 3
Residency Training Time in Required Rotations:
OB (in Hospital): Less than Two months
General Surgery (in Hospital): Two months
Pediatrics (in Hospital): Four months
CCU/ICU: One month
Documentation:
Computerized System for Each Resident's Experience Does Exist
Resident Research:Required
Resident Organization in Hospital: None
Fellowship:
Not Offered
Clerkships/Preceptorships:
Offered
Part-time or Shared Residencies: Not Offered
On Site Child Care Services: Not offered
International Rotation: Available

St. Vincent's East Family Medicine Residency is the sole residency in our state-of-art facilities. Biblical principles guide our foundational philosophy of striving for excellence in medical education and patient care. Providing service to our community, as well as to the under-served in rural, inner city, and international settings is our primary emphasis. We also help promote a balanced environment for personal and professional growth.