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<DIV>There is much experience within our FM residency programs, both positive and negative with FQHCs. As I have attempted to gain insight from the experience of others, I have come to knowledge of starting programs anew, replacing existing programs, and "two-tier" merger. As a dually accredited program, we have recently developed an alliance with our FQHC to support their OB so that we can meet the rigor of ACGME residency standards in OB. We are exploring further relationship to expand the residency to accommodate a track at the FQHC so I would appreciate being kept "in the loop" as responses to this inquiry are received. </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Myral R. Robbins, D.O., FAAFP, FACOFP<BR>Program Director, Osteopathic Family Medicine Residency<BR>MSU/KCMS<BR>1000 Oakland Drive<BR>Kalamazoo, MI 49008<BR>(269) 337-6519<BR>robbins@kcms.msu.edu</FONT><BR><BR>>>> "Cooper, Nancy" <cooper@oucom.ohiou.edu> 1/11/2010 4:34 PM >>><BR></DIV><FONT face="Arial, sans-serif" size=2>
<DIV>HI Fellows: I am getting in touch to see if any of you have had experience setting up/running a family practice residency program in a federally qualified health center. An Ohio hospital is in the process of starting a GME program in a FQHC, and one of the administrators involved would very much like to talk to someone who has experience with the business end of such a venture.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks for getting in touch if you have experience with a hospital/FQHC residency program – particularly the reimbursement process. </DIV>
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<DIV>Many thanks. NC</DIV>
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<DIV>Nancy Cooper, Coordinator<BR>Health Policy Fellowship<BR>307 Grosvenor Hall<BR>Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine<BR>Athens, OH 45701<BR>740 593-2017 phone<BR>740 593-1730 fax<BR><A href="mailto:coopern@ohio.edu"><FONT color=#0000ff><U>coopern@ohio.edu</U></FONT></A></DIV>
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