Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health Program

The Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health Family Medicine Residency in Keene, New Hampshire, is a newly-accredited program that offers six categorical positions per year. The program is focused on training family physicians to serve rural communities with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The program's curriculum includes strong training in continuity care, procedural skills, reproductive health, integrated behavioral health, and care across multiple settings. Residents will primarily train at Cheshire Medical Center, with additional opportunities at Dartmouth Health Children's and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Application requirements for the program include USMLE or COMLEX Step 1 and Step 2 scores, medical school transcript, MSPE/Dean’s letter, and three letters of recommendation. They seek applicants who have graduated from a US or Canadian LCME-accredited allopathic or AOA-accredited osteopathic medical school, or have graduated from a medical school outside the US or Canada meeting specific criteria.

Cheshire Medical Center offers J-1 visa sponsorship for international medical graduates. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with deadlines for applications and key dates provided on their website. Interviews are conducted virtually or in-person, with consideration given to a broad range of applicant criteria beyond academic accomplishments.

The program has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with active support for underrepresented minorities and physicians with diverse backgrounds. Residents will have access to a wide range of benefits, including educational funds, medical and prescription insurance, and paid time off.

For more detailed information, visit the Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health Family Medicine Residency website.