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Research Family Medicine Residency Program
Kansas City , MO 64131

Note: This page reflects data from 2006 to 2007

Director's Name: Steve Salanski
Phone Number: (816)276-7650
Fax Number: (816)276-7090
Web Site: http://www.researchresidency.com
Email: stephen.salanski@hcamidwest.com
Program Code: 232220001
Program Structure:2A

Residency Location: Urban
Primary Hospital for Family Medicine Residency Admissions: Research Medical Center
Total Beds: 511

Number of Family Medicine Centers:1
Number of Hospitals for Admitting: 1
Number of Hospitals for Required Rotations: 3

Other Residencies (not services) in the Hospitals used for Required Rotations:
Pediatrics
Year of Initial Approval: 1974
Total Number of Graduates: 204

Offered Positions 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1:12
Post-Graduate Year 2:12
Post-Graduate Year 3:12
Filled Positions 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1:12
Post-Graduate Year 2:12
Post-Graduate Year 3:11
Resident Females 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 9
Post-Graduate Year 2: 5
Post-Graduate Year 3: 6
Under-represented minorities 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 0
Post-Graduate Year 2: 3
Post-Graduate Year 3: 7
Resident Salaries 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1:$41,641
Post-Graduate Year 2:$42,646
Post-Graduate Year 3:$44,420
Weeks Paid Vacation 2006- 2007
Post-Graduate Year 1:3
Post-Graduate Year 2:3
Post-Graduate Year 3:3
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 6th day
Post-Graduate Year 2: Every 7-14 days
Post-Graduate Year 3: None
Night Float Rotation or Coverage yes or no:
Post-Graduate Year 1: Yes
Post-Graduate Year 2: Yes
Post-Graduate Year 3: No
Average Annual Frequency of Other Trips to Hospital as Result of Night Calls Taken at Home:
Post-Graduate Year 1: Greater than every 28 days
Post-Graduate Year 2: Greater than every 28 days
Post-Graduate Year 3: Every 7-14 days
Faculty to Residents Ratio During Patient Care Hours:
1 Faculty : 3 Residents
Full-Time Equivalent Staff and Faculty at the Residency Program:
FP-MD/DO : 15
Other-MD/DO : 0
Other Health Care Professional Faculty : 2
Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners : 2
Average No. of Half Days per Week Spent by FP Residents in the Primary FP Center:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 1
Post-Graduate Year 2: 2
Post-Graduate Year 3: 3
Residency Training Time in Required Rotations:
OB (in Hospital): 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:Encouraged, but optional
Resident Organization in Hospital: None
Fellowship:
Not Offered
Clerkships/Preceptorships:
Offered
Part-time or Shared Residencies: Not Offered
On Site Child Care Services: Offered
International Rotation: Available

RFMRP is an unopposed program in a community based tertiary care hospital. We serve a diverse patient base in a new clinic opened in 2004. This is a challenging yet nurturing program known for its friendly atmosphere and quality of its graduates and faculty. We have an optional OB Track, Sports Medicine experience, OMT training for Osteopathic residents, and an opportunity to earn an MBA in Healthcare Leadership.