Information for Applicants
Family Medicine Center

Contact Information:

Mail:
Vanguard MacNeal Family Medicine Residency
3231 South Euclid Avenue, 5th Flr.
Berwyn, Illinois 60402

Phone:
(708) 783-3094

Fax:
(708) 783-0776

E-mail:
fammed@macneal.com

Thank you for your interest in the Vanguard MacNeal Family Medicine Residency Program. We would like to inform you that our Program will only be accepting applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Please see our Web Page at www.macnealfmr.com for more information regarding our program.

As one of the first family medicine residency programs in the country, and the first in Illinois, we strive for excellence in education and patient care.

Vanguard MacNeal Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. The Family Medicine Residency will not discriminate with regard to sex, sexual preference, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We receive approximately 700 applications each year to fill our twelve positions. All applications received prior to the deadline are reviewed. All applicants are evaluated based on preparedness, aptitude, ability, academic credentials, communication skills, and personal qualities.

Factors that weigh into the decision to offer an interview are as follows:

Your ERAS application must be complete including:

  • Common Application
    • USMLE/COMLEX scores; the number of attempts on each exam is considered as well
    • Clinical Skills Assessment Results
    • 3 Letters of Recommendation
    • Clinical Skills Assessment Results
    • 3 Letters of Recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • CV
  • You must have graduated from medical school within the last two years.
  • Your application must reflect that you are specifically seeking family medicine training.
  • You must have at least one year of clinical experience in the Untied States' health system other than an externship.

Again, thank you for your interest in the Vanguard MacNeal Family Medicine Residency Program. Best wishes for a successful future in family medicine.

For information regarding the ERAS process please contact your medical school or the ERAS website at http://www.aamc.org/students/eras/start.htm.

Suggested Questions:
Click here for our suggested questions to ask when interviewing for residency.

Sample Contract:
Click here to see a sample resident contract.

Hospital Employee Orientation:
June 8, 2012.

Residency Orientation for incoming residents:
June 11-22, 2012

Clinical rotation begins:
June 27, 2012

Certification courses offered to incoming Residents and Fellows (2012):
BLS: June 1st
ACLS: June 4th
PALS: June 18-19th
NALS: June 13th

ALSO Course (2 days):
June 25th and 26th