Meritus Medical Center Program

The Meritus Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program offers a unique and friendly training environment in Western Maryland, serving as the only rural family medicine program in the state. With a 6-6-6 resident training program, the facility is a Level III Trauma Center with a Level II Special Care Nursery. The residents benefit from a flexible curriculum with a focus on community integration and are provided with unique opportunities like osteopathic training for D.O.s and M.D.s, education on nutrition and metabolic endocrinology, and integrated Point of Care Ultrasound training. Additionally, the program supports a team-based grant application for each class.

The program encourages residents to bring their unique stories to the team, fostering a culture of respect and collaboration among colleagues, patients, and the community. Residents have the chance to engage with the diverse patient population and contribute meaningfully to the community's well-being.

Benefits include a competitive salary, signing bonus, convenient location near major cities, affordable housing, professional development support, CME stipend, and additional program perks such as free parking, food allowance, 401K contribution, and access to medical staff benefits.

The curriculum includes rotations in various specialties like Inpatient Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Geriatrics, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Surgery, Critical Care, Psychiatry, and Nutrition & Metabolic Health. Residents have the opportunity to participate in elective rotations tailored to their interests, offering exposure to a wide range of medical fields.

The program faculty comprises core faculty members and clinical specialists dedicated to resident education and growth. The application process involves screening candidates for interview invitations based on their alignment with Meritus's philosophy and curriculum. Interviews are typically conducted between October and January.

Medical students interested in a rotation at Meritus can apply for a four-week in-person sub-internship rotation to gain exposure to clinical experiences in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

For fourth-year medical students considering family medicine residency training in the region, Meritus offers an enriching learning experience with proactive involvement in patient care and professional development.