Canyon Vista Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program

Canyon Vista Medical Center - Family Medicine Residency

At Canyon Vista Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program, we are committed to the well-being of our patients and superior training of young physicians. Our program provides flexible and personalized training that many young physicians crave. Our Resident’s Clinic provides a broad range of family health care that is friendly, timely, and cost effective while maintaining an environment that is educational and fun.

We are located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, a city with a population of 50,000 and a drawing area of over 100,000. With an altitude of 4,500-5,000 feet, Sierra Vista has an ideal year around climate. There is ample open space for hiking, mountain bike and cycling. Sierra Vista boasts over 120 miles of bike paths and is an excellent area for families and singles alike.
I hope you will take an opportunity to see our new hospital and visit our training program and our community.

Our Mission

Mission Statement: Our mission is to educate inexperienced physicians in the art of Family Medicine. This program will teach each resident the necessary competencies to become a fully actuated Family Physician that upon graduation may become a respected member of the local community and to improve the medical care in the communities that we serve.

Program Aims

Train future physicians that will serve Cochise County, the State of Arizona, and the United States as a whole.
Provide a didactic and clinical environment that supports the educational and wellness needs of diverse trainees in the attainment of such competencies that they may serve their communities not only as physicians, but as good citizens as well.
Provide the resources needed for the career development of our trainees.
Foster a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and safety.
Teach patient-centered communication through shared decision-making and effective interactions with patients, families, other caregivers and other professionals.
Advocate for the individual patent, for patient populations and for the health improvement of entire communities that we serve.
Recognize the need to be continually learning and to model this for others through scholarly activities. To understand the ethical principles that are common place.

Program Director

Marc Kaplan, AOA is an icon in the community of Sierra Vista, serving the population of the city and surrounding areas for more than 30 years. He is also the Program Director for the Family Medicine residency program, ensuring future primary care physician resident obtain the quality education.

Scope of Training

Family Medicine Residents will undergo training and provide patient care in both broad hospital training and continuity of care for patients of all age group, and residents are expected to adapt their skills to fit the needs of the community. Residents are guided by the ACGME six core competencies; Medical Knowledge, Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Interpersonal & communication Skills, Professionalism, Patient Based Learning & Improvement and System Based Practice.

Residents are presented with comprehensive cognitive and procedural clinical education in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, and also receive training and performance evaluation in the required Family Medicine procedures. They also train to deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. A Family Medicine specialist will need to provide routine care, preventative care, immunizations, health screening, and counseling.

Training for Family Practice Resident at Canyon Vista Medical Center includes the following specializations over 36 months (3-years)

Core Training:

Continuity Clinic
Hospital Medicine/Subspecialty Medicine
Pediatrics (inpatient & outpatient)
OB/GYN & Women’s Health
Community Medicine
Sports Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Surgical
Diagnostic Imaging
Electives

Curriculum

Rotation Block Schedule

PGY 1	# of Months	PGY 2	# of Months	PGY 3	# of Months
Internal Medicine Inpatient	2	Internal Medicine Inpatient	2	Internal Medicine Inpatient	1
Intensive Care/Critical Care	1	Emergency Medicine	1	Pediatric Outpatient	1
Surgery Subspecialty	1	Orthopedics	1	Emergency Medicine	1
Obstetrics Gynecology	1	Pediatric Outpatient	1	Surgery Subspecialty	1
Cardiology	1	Obstetrics Gynecology	1	Community Health	1
Emergency Medicine	1	Emergency Pediatrics	1	Obstetrics Gynecology	1
Pediatric Outpatient	1	Dermatology	1	Gastroenterology	1
Continuity Clinic	1	Behavioral Health	1	Sports Medicine	1
Radiology	1	General Surgery	1	Hospice	1
Anesthesiology/ Vacation	1	Hematology/ Oncology	1	Urgent Care	1
Urology	1	Opthalmology/ Vacation	1	Neonatal Nursery/ Vacation	1
Elective/ Vacation	1	Elective/ Vacation	1	Elective/ Vacation	1
				Inpatient Pediatric	1

Core Didactics

Lunch Lectures
Tumor Boards
GI Grand Rounds
Morbidity and Mortality
Simulation Training
Journal Club
OMM/OMT Lectured

Benefits & Resources

Salary & Benefits

Program	2023-2024 Salary	PTO/Wellness Days
PGY1	$60,835	15/5
PGY2	$63,167	15/5
PGY3	$65,914	15/5

Education Fund/Allowance


Education Funds	$850
Research allowance (PGY 2-3)	$800
Conference Travel (PGY 3)	$2500

Uniform Allowance

$200

Insurance Offered

Health Insurance	Employee Assistance Program
Dental Insurance	Disability Insurance
Vision Insurance	Professional Liability Insurance

Paid Dues & Fees

AAFP membership dues
Arizona Board Permits
ACLS/BLS Recertification
ATLS
PALS
ABFM-ITE
COMLEX 3
ACOFP Exam
AWLS

Educational Resources

24-hour library access with professional librarian assistance
Well-being Index
MWU State-of-the-Art Simulation Center
AMA GME competency based online modules
CANVAS distance education
Behavioral Health

Participating Sites:

Tucson Medical Center

Canyon Vista Medical Center - Family Medicine

Catherine Vu, DO Chief Resident

PGY 3

Family Medicine

Canyon Vista Medical Center - Family Medicine

Core Faculty Composites

John Clay, DO

Faculty

Family Medicine

Canyon Vista Medical Center - Family Medicine

Jeffrey Wilde, MD

Faculty

Family Medicine

Canyon Vista Medical Center - Family Medicine

Ombudsperson Resource

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Future Residents

CVMC Family Medicine offers four first-year resident positions each year.

Applicants must meet one of the ACGME requirements listed below.

Must be a graduate from an Osteopathic medical school in the United States accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)
Must be a graduate from a medical school in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada (foreign medical graduate FMG) must possess a current valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), or, have a full unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction in which they are training.
Graduates of medical schools outside the United States, who have completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school.

The academic year begins July 1st.

You must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Visit the ERAS website.
1. ERAS application
2. Personal statement
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. MSPE
5. Medical school transcripts
6. Curriculum Vitae
7. Comlex I, Comlex II and PE scores
8. USMLE 1, USMLE 2
9. Photograph
Appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). You must register through the NRMP website in addition to applying through ERAS.
Applicants considered for an appointment will be invited to visit for a personal interview with the program director and selected faculty. Interviews are conducted from mid-December to mid-January each year.

If your Comlex or USMLE scores as listed above are not available at the time of ranking, you will not be eligible to be ranked with the NRMP.

Direct Program Questions To:

Lorie Luse
lorie.luse@canyonvistamedicalcenter.com
Tel 520.263.3161

Our Location

Canyon Vista Medical Center Family Medicine
5700 AZ-90 Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Tel 520.263.3190