North Colorado Medical Center Sterling Rural Program

The North Colorado Family Medicine Residency Program provides excellent training for physicians interested in practicing full-spectrum family medicine in various settings. The program is structured into five distinct residency programs, offering unopposed training including surgical obstetrics and advanced rural training.

The core objectives of the program include: - Providing quality patient care in a supportive, collaborative environment that emphasizes education as a lifelong process - Preparing family medicine residents for comprehensive practice in any setting - Equipping residents with the skills to be competent family physicians in settings with limited medical resources - Incorporating biological, psychological, social, and economic perspectives into patient care - Fostering a supportive environment for residents to fulfill their potential as physicians and individuals

Application requirements for the program include applying through ERAS before December, submitting letters of recommendation, medical school transcripts, personal statements, and USMLE Step 1 scores. International Medical Graduates have specific requirements to meet, including completion of exams and licensure eligibility.

Residents in the program receive competitive salaries and benefits, including paid time off, comprehensive medical insurance, malpractice insurance, retirement plans, professional memberships, and CME opportunities. Additionally, residents have access to optional tracks like Advanced Maternity Care, Global Health, Hospitalist, Sports Medicine, and Leadership.

The program faculty consists of experienced family physicians, nurse practitioners, clinical educators, and clinical faculty members dedicated to providing a high-quality training experience. The curriculum includes longitudinal studies in various disciplines, weekly didactics, and opportunities for hands-on patient care and procedures.

For medical students interested in rotations, the program offers opportunities in outpatient family medicine, inpatient services, and rural training tracks in Sterling and Wray, CO. Medical students are required to meet specific eligibility criteria and can benefit from the program's educational and clinical resources.

If you have further questions or need additional information, feel free to contact the North Colorado Family Medicine Residency Program at (970) 810-2800.