Program Overview

Introduction to the Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana

The Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana is a 3-year Family Medicine program accredited by the ACGME, sponsored by The University of Montana, and affiliated with the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency Network. It is the only Family Medicine residency program in Western Montana.

Program Overview

• The core program is based in Missoula, where all residents complete their first year of training.
• Three residents from each class of ten are matched with the Kalispell track, where they complete their second and third years.
• The program matriculated its first class in 2013 and has developed a reputation for quality and innovation.

Mission

The Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana program exists to provide superior, comprehensive education in Family Medicine. The program is committed to developing family physicians who are compassionate, clinically competent, and motivated to serve patients and communities in the rural and underserved areas of Montana.

Message from the Director

The program's primary purpose is to create compassionate, capable family physicians to serve and lead in rural communities and care for underserved Montanans. The program aims to nurture life skills and foster the development of healthy physicians. Resources include The University of Montana, two community health centers, three primary hospitals, 16+ rural communities, a core faculty with diverse experience and expertise, and more than 300 regional physicians.

Program Details

• The program has a unique culture, located in a vibrant mountain setting that offers excellence in both medicine and quality of life.
• The program seeks residents who are thoughtful, independent, and interested in leaving their mark on Family Medicine education in Western Montana.
• The program provides excellent training in all aspects of Family Medicine.

Partnerships

The program is affiliated with the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency Network and has partnerships with community health centers and primary hospitals in the region.