* To improve medical student understanding and knowledge of family practice.
* To provide comprehensive health care and continuity to our patients through a multi-disciplinary approach in a model Family Medicine facility.
* To prepare Family Medicine physicians who will continue to study and apply new medical knowledge through life-long learning.

Family Medicine Resident Benefits


Vacation , Time Off and Monetary Allowances

* 20 days per year vacation. The value of unused vacation time is paid to the resident upon graduation
* Continuing Medical Education
o Second year $1000 5 days
o Third year $1200 5 days
* South Carolina License fee paid first year
* AAFP and SCAFP memberships paid yearly
* ACLS, PALS, ALSO, NALS course fees paid
* $1000 moving allowance
* Practice Management 2 day CME course taken year 2 or 3
* LifeCenter Club membership available for a very low rate
* MD Consult subscription paid yearly

Insurance

* Medical malpractice insurance paid by the hospital
* Inexpensive health, dental and orthodontic insurance for residents and their families
* Medical Savings Account available: pretax money can be used to pay for medical and child care expenses

Additional Benefits

# 3 free lab coats and free laundry service for them
# Free meals
# Free Covered Parking
# Palm handheld computers for all residents
# Fast Internet Access in the hospital and at the Center for Family Medicine
# Computer work room in the hospital and at the Center for Family Medicine
# Large resident offices with windows
# Opportunities for mission trips

Family Medicine Residency Program

This information is reposted with thanks to Greenville Hospital System.

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