Cahaba + UAB FM Frontier Residency
| ACGME number: | 1200100727 | |
| Program Director: | John Bryan Waits MD, FAAFP | |
| Address: |
1303 Washington St
Marion, AL 36756 |
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| Phone: | (205) 277-2387 | |
| Email: | brittany.shanks@cahabamedicalcare.com | |
| Website: | https://www.cahabafamilymedicine.com/ |
Program Description
The Frontier Track places residents in two of the most remote and underserved areas of our state; Marion (Perry County) and Camden (Wilcox County). Living in a rural community means that you are a critical part of the medical services available for your neighbors, coworkers and friends. You see your patients as you go for a run or go to a store, or at church. You recognize familiar faces and know the families they represent. You see a need, and have the ability to help meet that need. In addition to building relationships in the community, working closely together for 3 years provides opportunity for incredible bonds to form between residents that live nearby and support one another. Sincere care for one another, an unyielding team mentality and an appreciation for laughter and fun are fundamental characteristics of our program.
Community Setting
- Rural
- Rural
Top 3 Program Strengths
- Geriatrics
- Hospital Medicine
- Women's Health
Primary Admitting Hospital
J.Paul Jones Hospital
Length of Program
3 Years
Clinic Funding
- Federal Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) funding
Positions
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offered: |
PGY-1: 4 |
PGY-2: 4 |
PGY-3: 4 |
| Filled: |
PGY-1: 4 |
PGY-2: 4 |
PGY-3: 0 |
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
Two months
Offers International Rotations
Yes
Half Day Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half days |
PGY-1: 4 |
PGY-2: 5 |
PGY-3: 5 |
Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call from home trips to hospital |
PGY-1: None |
PGY-2: None |
PGY-3: None |
Night Calls Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average In hospital night calls |
PGY-1: q6d |
PGY-2: q4d |
PGY-3: q4d |
| Night Float |
PGY-1: No |
PGY-2: No |
PGY-3: No |
Offers Rural Rotations
Yes
Primary Admitting Hospital
J.Paul Jones Hospital
Total Hospital Beds
30
Full Time Doctor Faculty
5
Total Rotation Hospitals
3
Total Admitting Hospitals
2
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: $56,650 |
PGY-2: $58,000 |
PGY-3: $60,000 |
| Weeks of Vacation |
PGY-1: 3 |
PGY-2: 3 |
PGY-3: 3 |
Benefits
- Time off for conferences
- Funding for attending conferences
- Parking
- Meals
- Fitness Center
- Moving Allowance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Liability Insurance
- Sick Leave / Personal Time
- AAFP Membership
- Medical license fee
- DEA license fee
Offers Fellowship
Yes
Fellowship Leads To Post-Graduation
Yes
Offers Clerkship
Yes