Maine Medical Center Program

The Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive training experience with a strong emphasis on education and patient care. Here are some key strengths of the program:

1. Quality of Life: Located in Portland, Maine, which has been recognized as Forbes Magazine’s ‘Most Livable City’ and Bon Appetit Magazine’s ‘America’s Foodiest Small Town.’ Residents enjoy the beaches, mountains, local food, craft beers, and arts scene.

2. Education Focus: Residents have protected teaching time with weekly didactics, morning and afternoon reports, simulation center sessions, radiology rounds, and high-quality postgraduate opportunities in various specialties.

3. Patient Care: Residents receive superior outpatient training in NCQA Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Homes with embedded behavioral health specialists, chronic care management teams, and outpatient pharmacists.

4. Inpatient Training: Maine Medical Center serves as both a tertiary care center and a community hospital, providing an ideal case mix of patients for resident education. Inpatient services include care for adults, newborns, children, and obstetric patients.

5. Community-Based Training: Residents spend time at the Preble Street Learning Collaborative, gaining experience in walk-in medical care, outreach care, and case management for individuals experiencing homelessness.

The program has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity, with ongoing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Additionally, the faculty members bring diverse interests and expertise to resident education.

Application requirements for the program include a Dean's letter, medical school transcripts, USMLE or COMPLEX transcripts, letters of recommendation, and additional requirements for international medical graduates.

Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program's faculty are dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment and encouraging resident participation in scholarly inquiry and research. Residents have opportunities to engage in primary research, quality improvement projects, and community-based initiatives.

The program has a variety of fellowships available, including those in sports medicine, integrative medicine, geriatrics, and leadership in preventive medicine. Residents have the option to pursue these additional areas of focus to enhance their training experience.

Overall, Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program offers a well-rounded training experience in a supportive environment, with a focus on education, patient care, diversity, and research.