Mission
Our rural family medicine residency program trains compassionate, well-rounded allopathic and osteopathic physicians to serve as pillars of health in underserved communities, combining clinical excellence with deep understanding of rural healthcare challenges and opportunities.
Values
Scholarship: We foster lifelong learning and evidence-based practice, encouraging residents to engage in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives addressing rural health needs. Our program emphasizes critical thinking and applying current medical knowledge to real-world challenges in resource-limited settings.
Leadership: We develop confident leaders who navigate rural healthcare complexities, advocate for patients and communities, and embrace expanded roles. Residents learn to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with community organizations, functioning as both clinicians and community health advocates.
Community: We emphasize community engagement, cultural humility, and value diversity. Our program teaches residents to build lasting patient relationships while collaborating with local resources to address population health needs.
Wellness: We prioritize resident well-being, recognizing that sustainable rural practice requires resilient, balanced physicians. Our program provides support systems, mentorship, and wellness resources while teaching healthy work-life integration and skills to maintain joy in the practice of medicine.
