MercyOne Des Moines/PHC Consortium Family Medicine Residency

Program Description

I am thrilled to introduce you to the MercyOne Des Moines Family Medicine Residency Program where we are dedicated to developing compassionate, skilled family physicians. As you explore our webpage, you’ll find a program that is more than just a place to learn—it is a community focused on mentorship, collaboration, and excellence in patient care. We take pride in our culture of respect and innovation and look forward to potentially welcoming you to our team. Established in 1997, MercyOne Des Moines Family Medicine Residency has proudly graduated over 200 family medicine residents who have gone on to work in diverse settings. We combine the personalized attention of a community program with the extensive resources of a tertiary care center. Residents build close relationships with specialists and have many elective options, ensuring a well-rounded and comprehensive training experience. You will receive robust obstetrics training with hands-on C-section opportunities and collaboration with OB-GYN colleagues. Here, residents also gain experience handling complex cases in the hospital setting, including 3 months of inpatient pediatric care. We emphasize rural medicine, offering opportunities at established rural sites, and provide point-of care ultrasound training. Our continuity clinic, in partnership with Primary Health Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), provides residents with a wide range of clinical experiences caring for the underserved in our community. At MercyOne Des Moines, you will find a very close-knit and supportive resident community, with a couple's match friendly approach. Des Moines is a vibrant city with plenty of opportunities and amenities for both young professionals and families, making it an ideal place for personal and professional growth now and in the future. Our graduates are well-equipped to pursue any career path they choose, thanks to our comprehensive education. We believe MercyOne Des Moines offers exceptional training, mentorship, and a dynamic community. We are excited about the possibility of you joining us and discovering for yourself what our program has to offer. Thank you for considering MercyOne Des Moines for your residency training. We look forward to the opportunity to support you in reaching your full potential.

Community Setting

• Urban

Top 3 Program Strengths

No strengths provided

Primary Admitting Hospital

MercyOne Medical Center

Length of Program

3 Years

Clinic Funding

No federal or government clinic funding

Positions

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Offered:	PGY-1: 10	PGY-2: 10	PGY-3: 10
Filled:	PGY-1: 10	PGY-2: 8	PGY-3: 8

Has Residential Organization

No

Required ICU Rotations

Less than two months

Required General Surgery Rotations

Less than two months

Required Maternity Rotations

Two months

Level of Pregnancy Care Training Provided

At least 20 deliveries for all residents; comprehensive pregnancy care with 80 or more deliveries for a few residents.

Required Pediatrics Rotations

Five months

Offers International Rotations

No

Half Day Table (years 1-n)

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Half days	PGY-1: 2	PGY-2: 3	PGY-3: 4

Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Call from home trips to hospital	PGY-1: > q28d	PGY-2: > q28d	PGY-3: None

Night Calls Table (years 1-n)

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Average In hospital night calls	PGY-1: q7d-q14d	PGY-2: q7d-q14d	PGY-3: q15d-q28d
Night Float	PGY-1: Yes	PGY-2: Yes	PGY-3: Yes

Has Computer Documentation

Yes

Offers Rural Rotations

Yes

Has Electronic Health Records

Yes

Primary Admitting Hospital

MercyOne Medical Center

Total Hospital Beds

917

Full Time Doctor Faculty

6

Full Time Other Faculty

1

Full Time Physicians Extender Faculty

0

Total Rotation Hospitals

1

Total Admitting Hospitals

1

Total Family Practice Centers

2

Has Federally Qualified Rotations

Yes

Base Salary and Vacation Table (years 1-n)

	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3
Salary	PGY-1: $67,000	PGY-2: $685,000	PGY-3: $70,000
Weeks of Vacation	PGY-1: 4	PGY-2: 4	PGY-3: 4

Benefits

• Moving Allowance
• Meals
• Funding for attending conferences
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Liability Insurance
• Parking
• Time off for conferences
• On-site Child Care
• Sick Leave / Personal Time
• Fitness Center
• AAFP Membership

Offers Fellowship

No

Fellowship Leads To Post-Graduation

No

Offers Clerkship

Yes