• Graduate of a School of Medicine in the United States or Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Graduate Medical Education (LCME).
• Graduate of a College of Osteopathic Medicine in the United States accredited by the AOA.
• Graduate of a School of Medicine outside of the United States or Canada who meets one of the following qualifications:
  • Has received a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) prior to appointment, and/or
  • Has a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction.
• Graduates of a medical school outside the United States who have completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school.
• Please refer to the policies regarding criteria for selection, eligibility and graduation.

This program is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Also through its committed leadership, this program has achieved accreditation by ACGME and continues to thrive to deliver the best learning environment to their trainees so they can develop the knowledge, skills, sensitivity and attitude needed to successfully deliver a personal, longitudinal and comprehensive osteopathic/allopathic care to all individuals in our communities.

Salary:

• PGY-1 $ 43,000
• PGY-2 $ 45,000
• PGY-3 $ 47,000

CME’s and Educational Materials:

• $ 1,000 per year

Examinations:

• COMLEX Level 3 or USMLE Step 3 Reimbursement (after passing)

Memberships:

• American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
• American Medical Association (AMA)
• American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
• Florida Osteopathic Medical Association

Vacations:

• 20 days including PTO, CME, and conferences.
• 4 sick days.

GME Resources:

Free access to GME areas, main office, conference rooms, and call rooms.

Library:

• Medical libraries via web provided by LECOM.

Medical Insurance:

• Health Insurance starting on the day that training begins.

Dental Insurance:

• Employee/Family plans provided at a reduce rate.

Life Insurance:

• Life insurance is provided at no cost for Resident-Physician in the amount of $10,000.

Medical Malpractice, Liability

• Malpractice coverage is provided for all Resident-Physicians performing the scope of their duties. Liability coverage includes legal defense and protection against awards from claims reported or filed after the completion of the program(s) if the alleged acts or omissions of the Resident-Physician are within the scope of the program(s).

Meals:

• Resident-Physicians are provided meals while on duty at the institution (breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the cafeteria)
• Resident-Physicians will also be provided food and drinks while on call.

On-call Rooms will be provided for Resident-Physicians scheduled to be on-call.

Please inquire by emailing us at: mededucation@westchesterhospital.com