Centura Health Corporation (Alamosa) Program

The Southern Colorado Family Medicine Residency program, part of the Centura Health Corporation, located in Pueblo, CO, has been training resident physicians since 1975. The program aims to produce competent full-scope family physicians who excel in meeting community healthcare needs and improving the quality of health care. They offer a curriculum that is flexible and responsive to residents' needs, particularly emphasizing primary care in underserved populations with a focus on social determinants of health.

Application Information: - The program accepts applications from allopathic, osteopathic, and international medical graduates through ERAS. - Priority is given to applications completed by November 5. - Applicants must be committed to practicing in the Southern Colorado service area. - Physicians must be eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Colorado and a DEA license. - Ideally, applicants should have completed medical school within three years of residency start. - Residents participate in Migrant Clinic and other outreach clinics to gain experience in underserved communities.

Notable Features: - Residents receive training in various procedures, including osteopathic manipulative medicine, colposcopy, ultrasounds, skin biopsies, EKG reading, and more. - The program offers tracks in osteopathic manipulation therapy, surgical or nonsurgical OB, and colonoscopy. - Collaboration with Valley-Wide Health and San Luis Valley Hospital provides diverse training experiences. - Residents rotate with specialists at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital and Parkview Medical Center. - Located in Pueblo, CO, a town with numerous outdoor opportunities and cultural activities.

Overall, the Southern Colorado Family Medicine Residency program offers a comprehensive training experience for aspiring family medicine physicians, preparing them for diverse practice settings and emphasizing community health and underserved care.