Department of Family and Community Medicine

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Program Overview

The mission of the family medicine residency program is to train residents to become outstanding board-certified family physicians who are prepared for lifelong learning and teaching, community service and practice.

This is accomplished by creating an environment that emphasizes:

     *  commitment to comprehensive patient care throughout
         the life cycle in the context of family and community

     *  academic excellence including attention to principles
         of education and rigorous critical thinking

     *  commitment to reaching out and providing care for
         underserved populations