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Good Samaritan FP Residency

Site Coordinator: Cheryl Pagel, MD

1 Student per period

1300 N. 12th Street, Suite 605
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Housing: N/A

Mileage: compensation not provided by FCM

Residency: Yes (24 residents)
16% with attending

Hospital Affiliation*:
Good Samaritan Hospital

Daily # of FP Patients: 100

Patients Population Profile:
Urban family practice; newbord to geriatrics, obstetrics

In-patient: optional rounds
Daily didactic sessions

Flex-time Activities:

Dermatology clinic Wednesday with faculty
Geriatric specialty clinic including social worker. Student goes on home visits with geriatric team.

Insurance Spectrum:
50% HMO; 22% AHCCCS; 13% other; 10% Medicare

Specific Site Info:

Clinical psychologist on staff
Social workers on site

Comments from Students:

"The faculty and staff were wonderful to work with. I was respected and I felt USEFUL!!"

"I was given great feedback."

"Everyone was willing and able to give constructive criticism about my performance. All seemed to be genuinely interested in my experience and education. I never felt like anyone was trying to 'pressure sell' Family Practice for my future."

"Dr. Pagel is very much able to address the needs of the student and explain topics at our level."

"I always felt comfortable as as if they truly appreciated having me there. It was a great experience for me and I will always remember the examples they set."

"The faculty was fantastic, including residents and attendings."

Location http://www.fcm.arizona.edu/index.cfm/1,135,351,0,html