Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Program

Alumni

Celebrate the impact and career accomplishments of graduates from the Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Program in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Our Alumni at a Glance

• 100% of graduates secure employment after residency. (uchealth.org)
• Where alumni practice:
  • 26% in rural/small towns (<10,000)
  • 46% in small towns to medium cities (10,000–100,000)
  • 23% in large cities (100,000–500,000)
  • 5% in metro/suburban areas (>500,000) (uchealth.org)
• Approximately two-thirds of graduates practice in Colorado, and 24% practice in Fort Collins. (uchealth.org)

Career Pathways

Graduates are trained for full-spectrum family medicine with opportunities to include prenatal care and deliveries, hospital medicine, and service in urban, suburban, rural, and underserved communities. Many also pursue additional training through fellowships. (uchealth.org)

Fellowships and Advanced Training

Our alumni continue into a variety of fellowships and advanced roles, including:

• Geriatric Medicine — University of Colorado Anschutz (example: Megan Gause, DO). (uchealth.org)
• Sports Medicine — Penn Highlands Healthcare (example: Conner Hosner, MD). (phhealthcare.org)

About the Residency (uchealth.org)

Alumni in Academic Medicine and Leadership

Many graduates choose academic and leadership careers:

• Jeannie Folan, MD — residency alumna and current faculty, UCHealth Family Medicine Center – Fort Collins. (uchealth.org)
• Kate Rutledge, MD — completed residency in Fort Collins; now faculty and inpatient medical director with interests in hospital medicine and obstetrics. (uchealth.org)
• Megan Gause, DO — residency alumna; completed a geriatrics fellowship (CU Anschutz) and serves as Director of Osteopathic Education. (uchealth.org)
• Jose Hinojosa, MD — residency alumnus; Associate Program Director, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency (San Antonio, TX). (christushealth.org)

Community Recognition

Program physicians and educators have been recognized for excellence in northern Colorado, including Northern Colorado Medical Society’s Physician of the Year honors (e.g., Roger Bermingham, MD – 2014; Bernard Birnbaum, MD – 2020). (nocomedsoc.org)

Alumni Spotlights

• Jeannie Folan, MD — Alumna turned faculty whose clinical interests include women’s health, treatment of substance use disorders, and care for underserved patients. Read profile. (uchealth.org)
• Kate Rutledge, MD — Alumna and faculty passionate about primary care, health equity, and graduate medical education. Read profile. (uchealth.org)
• Megan Gause, DO — Alumna with geriatrics fellowship training; interests include dementia, frailty, falls, and healthy aging. Read profile. (uchealth.org)

Where Our Alumni Practice

Graduates deliver comprehensive care across settings:

• Full-spectrum ambulatory family medicine, maternity care, and procedures
• Hospital medicine at community and regional hospitals
• Service in rural and underserved communities across Colorado and beyond (uchealth.org)

Stay Connected

• Update your contact information or share your news: [PLACEHOLDER: Alumni update form or email submission link]
• Volunteer to mentor residents or medical students: [PLACEHOLDER: Mentorship interest form]
• Contact the residency program:
  • Kimberly Bell, Program Manager — [email protected] | 970-495-8803
  • 1025 Pennock Place, Fort Collins, CO 80524
  • Program overview: UCHealth – PVH/Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency (uchealth.org)

Resources for Alumni

• Family Medicine Center (training site serving northern Colorado for 40+ years): UCHealth Family Medicine Center – Fort Collins. (uchealth.org)
• Medical student education and clerkships (teaching opportunities with the program): Clerkship Program. (uchealth.org)

Class Notes and Recent Destinations

• [PLACEHOLDER: Interactive map of alumni practice locations]
• [PLACEHOLDER: Recent graduate placements and fellowships by year]

Faculty & Staff

Welcome to the Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Program. Our faculty bring broad, full-spectrum expertise to resident education and patient care across inpatient, outpatient, obstetrics, procedures, behavioral health, and lifestyle medicine. Faculty and staff bios below link to official UCHealth and University of Colorado pages.

Program Leadership

• Janell Wozniak, MD — Program Director
  Interests: full-spectrum family medicine, leadership development, rural medicine, women’s health. Dr. Wozniak trained at Fort Collins FMR, joined faculty in 2005, and became program director in 2013. She practices at the UCHealth Family Medicine Center – Fort Collins. Profile • Residency page. (uchealth.org)

• Bernard Birnbaum, MD — Associate Program Director
  Interests: adolescent/teen health, public health/primary care integration, community medicine, quality improvement, care of the underserved. Profile. (uchealth.org)

• Kristin Andreen, MD — Clinical Medical Director
  Interests: longitudinal family care, immigrant health; Spanish bilingual. Profile. (uchealth.org)

• Megan Gause, DO — Director of Osteopathic Education
  Interests: geriatric medicine (dementia, frailty, falls), medical education, healthy aging. Profile. (uchealth.org)

• Kate Rutledge, MD — Inpatient Medical Director
  Interests: hospital medicine, obstetrics, primary care, DEI in GME; Spanish bilingual. Profile. (uchealth.org)

Program leadership roles are listed on the official residency site. (uchealth.org)

Core Physician Faculty

• Laura Bertani, MD
  Interests: maternal–child health before, during, and after pregnancy; continuity of care; gestational diabetes; teaching full-spectrum FM. Profile. (uchealth.org)

• H. Davis Blanton, MD
  Interests: medical education, endoscopy and outpatient procedures, adolescent health; research interests include medical education and cancer screening. Profile. (uchealth.org)

• Jeannie Folan, MD
  Interests: substance use disorders (medication-assisted treatment), obstetrics, underserved care, teaching. Profile. (uchealth.org)

• Emily Garban, MD
  Interests: obstetrics, pediatrics, geriatrics, LGBTQIA+ care, mental health, women’s health and prevention. Profile. (uchealth.org)

• Molly McLellan, DO
  Interests: care for underserved communities, medical education; Fort Collins FMR alum and faculty development fellowship graduate. Profile. (uchealth.org)

• Benjamin Smith, MD
  Interests: primary, prenatal and pediatric care; addiction and pain management; abortion and sexual health; rural practice; Spanish-language services. Profile. (uchealth.org)

• Maria “Mia” Snapp, DO
  Interests: sports and musculoskeletal medicine, ultrasound-guided procedures, osteopathic manipulation therapy; part-time faculty. Profile. (uchealth.org)

Faculty roster is maintained on the residency site. (uchealth.org)

Interprofessional Faculty and Education Leaders

• Kristen L. Bené, PhD — Associate Director for Education
  Focus: curriculum and evaluation design, resident recruiting, faculty development, QI, research, and DEI/cultural humility; associate editor for PRiMER (STFM). Listed on residency site. (uchealth.org)

• Tasha Marchant, PhD, RN — Lifestyle Medicine and Community Medicine Faculty
  Focus: lifestyle medicine curriculum and clinical programs; health behavior change; motivational interviewing; exercise in medicine. Listed on residency site. (uchealth.org)

• Aaron Brown, PharmD — Clinical Pharmacist/Educator
  Focus: ambulatory care pharmacy, diabetes/hypertension management, anticoagulation, transitions of care; pharmacy education. Listed on residency site. (uchealth.org)

• Andrea Holt, LMFT — Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services
  Focus: integrated behavioral health, trauma-informed care (EMDR), wellness and resiliency; long-standing collaborator with the residency. Listed on residency site. (uchealth.org)

Administrative Team

• Kimberly Bell, MS — Residency Program Manager
  Program manager since 2011; oversees day-to-day residency operations and supports recruitment, education, and clinic quality/safety. [Contact listed on residency site.] (uchealth.org)

• Marcia D. Snook, RN, BSN — Director of Operations
  Oversees FMC and Poudre Valley Prenatal Clinic operations, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives. Listed on residency site. (uchealth.org)

• Ashlee Garcia, BSN, RN — Nursing Manager
  Leads daily clinic operations, staff development, patient experience, and quality of care initiatives. Listed on residency site. (uchealth.org)

Areas of Clinical and Educational Expertise

• Full-spectrum family medicine across inpatient, obstetrics, pediatrics, and procedures; addiction medicine (MAAT), OMT, lifestyle medicine, sports medicine, geriatrics, behavioral health, and POCUS. These services are integral to resident training in Fort Collins. (uchealth.org)

Selected Faculty Publications

• Marvel MK, Wozniak J, Reed AJ. Competencies to Guide a Leadership Curriculum for Family Medicine Chief Residents. Family Medicine. 2018;50(9):694–697. PubMed • Full text – STFM. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

Contact

• Program Office: 1025 Pennock Place, Fort Collins, CO 80524
• Program Manager: Kimberly Bell, MS — 970.495.8803; email on residency site.
  Official page: Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency Program. (uchealth.org)

Notes

• Program director and core faculty listings are sourced from the program’s official UCHealth residency site and UCHealth provider profiles to ensure accuracy. (uchealth.org)

• Academic appointments (where available) are referenced from the University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty directory. (som.cuanschutz.edu)

[PLACEHOLDER: If additional bios, headshots, or updated role titles are provided by the program, they can be added here to expand individual faculty sections and include recent awards, leadership roles, and new publications.]

Meet Our Residents

Welcome to the Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency. Our residents bring diverse backgrounds, interests, and a shared commitment to full-spectrum family medicine in northern Colorado and beyond. We welcome eight new interns each year. (uchealth.org)

Explore resident life, wellness, and training at our program on the official residency site. (uchealth.org)

PGY-3 Residents

• Navid Farahani, MD — Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU (NCHN Addiction Medicine Chief Resident)
• Andrew Hahn, DO — A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Hannah Klopf, DO — Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Osteopathic Academic Chief Resident)
• Lauren McVeigh, MD — University of Washington School of Medicine
• Ahmed Mohammed, MD — University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Tippavon “Tippy” Morrow, DO — Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
• Collin Roberts, DO — Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Chief Resident)
• Haleigh Sockwell, MD — The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health (Chief Resident)

View the class bios: PGY-3 bios (PDF). (uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com)

PGY-2 Residents

• Jamie Bish, MD — University of Nebraska Medical Center
• Matthew Foman, MD — University of Minnesota–Twin Cities
• Hannah Graham, DO — Western University of Health Sciences COMP–Northwest (DEI Chief Resident)
• Kathryn Hamory, MD — Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU
• Alyssa Krueger, DO — Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Kayla McConnaha, MD — Medical College of Wisconsin–Green Bay
• Stephen O’Neill, MD — Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine (Arizona)
• Chen “Z” Zeigerson, DO — Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Peds/OB Chief Resident)

View the class bios: PGY-2 bios (PDF). (uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com)

PGY-1 Residents

• Elizabeth Arellano, DO — Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Antonio Calderon, MD — University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Jacob Coronado, MD — University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
• Kylie Dominick, DO — Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Madison Martz, MD — University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Carter Odean, DO — Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Emma Tomes, MD — University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
• Satya “Raj” Trikha, MD — University of Colorado School of Medicine

View the class bios: PGY-1 bios (PDF). (uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com)

Life as a Resident

Our program emphasizes wellness, collegiality, and outdoor access alongside rigorous training. Highlights include:

• Annual resident retreat and built-in team time
• Integrated Behavioral Health and Lifestyle Medicine support
• Resident buddy program and mental health services
• Lunch provided during twice-weekly didactics and while on inpatient rotations
• Fitness/wellness space in resident call rooms
• Trails, parks, hiking, biking, and mountain activities minutes away

Learn more on the program’s Life & Wellness page. (uchealth.org)

Where We Train

Residents care for patients at the UCHealth Family Medicine Center (FMC), our safety-net clinic in Fort Collins, and on resident-run inpatient services at Poudre Valley Hospital. (uchealth.org)

Questions?

Program Manager: Kimberly Bell, MS — 970.495.8803; email Kimberly Bell. (uchealth.org)

Program site: Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency. (uchealth.org)

Note: All resident names, degrees, and medical schools are verified from the official UCHealth class bio sheets linked above. (uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com)

Contact Us

Get in touch with the Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Program in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Residency Program Office

• Program Manager: Kimberly Bell, MS
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: 970-495-8803
  • Fax: 970-495-8891
  • Mailing address: 1025 Pennock Place, Fort Collins, CO 80524. (uchealth.org)

Clinic and Patient Care (Family Medicine Center)

For patient appointments and clinical questions, please contact our primary training clinic:

• UCHealth Family Medicine Center – Fort Collins
  • Address: 1025 Pennock Place, Fort Collins, CO 80524
  • Main phone: 970-495-8800
  • Spanish line: 833-835-4463
  • Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Saturday–Sunday. (uchealth.org)

Note: Residency educational inquiries should go to the Residency Program Office (see above).

Hospital and General UCHealth Contacts

• Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH) main switchboard: 970-495-7000. (uchealth.org)

Applicants and Recruitment

• Applications to the Family Medicine Residency are accepted through ERAS only; the program does not accept application materials or inquiries outside ERAS. (uchealth.org)
• For general recruitment questions (not application submissions), contact the Program Manager (see above). (uchealth.org)

Visiting Students (Clerkships)

Fourth-year medical students interested in a 4‑week family medicine clerkship should submit required materials by email to the Program Manager:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 970-495-8803
• Fax: 970-495-8891
• Clerkship contact/mailing address: 1025 Pennock Place, Fort Collins, CO 80524. (uchealth.org)

Directions and Parking

• For hospital directions and parking at PVH (including free visitor parking and weekday valet details), please use the hospital’s location page or call the PVH switchboard. (uchealth.org)

Office Hours

• Residency Program Office hours: [PLACEHOLDER: List office hours if publicly posted]
• Clinic hours are listed above under “Clinic and Patient Care.” (uchealth.org)

Online Contact Form

• [PLACEHOLDER: Link to an official residency-specific contact/inquiry form if one becomes available]

Safety and Emergencies

• If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
• For patient care concerns related to UCHealth Northern Colorado facilities, see UCHealth’s Contact Us page for patient representatives. (uchealth.org)

Useful Links

• Residency program overview: UCHealth – Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency (uchealth.org)
• Family Medicine Center location page: UCHealth Family Medicine Center – Fort Collins (uchealth.org)
• NRMP program listing (NRMP Code 3063120C0; ACGME ID 1200731072): NRMP Program Directory (programdirectory.nrmp.org)

Thank you for your interest in the Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Program. We look forward to connecting with you.

Welcome to Fort Collins

Set along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins blends a vibrant college-town energy with easy access to outdoor adventure, arts, and great food. It’s also home to our training sites at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH) and the UCHealth Family Medicine Center (FMC), both centrally located with trails and parks just steps away. (visit.colostate.edu)

Where you’ll train and live

• UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital: 1024 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524. A regional medical center with 300 beds and services spanning women’s and family care, NICU, orthopedics, neuroscience and more. (uchealth.org)
• UCHealth Family Medicine Center: 1025 Pennock Place, Fort Collins, CO 80524. The residency’s primary continuity clinic and home to programs such as Poudre Valley Prenatal and the FMC Food Pantry. (uchealth.org)
• Wellness nearby: Our program highlights parks and bike trails within a short walk of the hospital and clinic—one reason residents enjoy Colorado’s outdoors during training. (uchealth.org)

Neighborhoods and housing

• Renting in Fort Collins: Most rental properties must be registered with the City (rental registration requirement effective January 1, 2025). The City also offers inspections and resources for tenants and landlords. (fcgov.com)
• Affordable housing context: The City tracks housing progress through its Housing Strategic Plan and dashboard and publishes Area Median Income (AMI) limits used by local programs. For 2025, HUD set the Fort Collins–Loveland AMI for a family of four at $127,600. (fcgov.com)
• Development incentives: Fort Collins provides fee and process incentives for projects that include income-restricted units (e.g., rental: 10% of units at 60% AMI or 20% at 80% AMI; for‑sale: 10% at 80% AMI or 20% at 100% AMI). (fcgov.com)

[PLACEHOLDER: median rents, typical home prices, and sample commute times by neighborhood]

City resources for housing:

• Affordable housing programs and data: City Housing and Affordable Housing pages. (fcgov.com)
• Rental Housing program (registration, inspections, resources): City of Fort Collins. (fcgov.com)

Cost of living essentials: utilities

Fort Collins Utilities (city-run electric, water, wastewater, stormwater) publishes transparent residential rates and typical-bill examples. For 2025, the City’s example “average single-family monthly bill” (electric 700 kWh; water 10,000 gal; wastewater 4,800 gal; stormwater light runoff) totaled $214.57; electric service uses time-of-day pricing to encourage off-peak use. 2026 schedules continue time‑of‑day pricing with updated base and tier charges. (fcgov.com)

Learn more or compare plans: Fort Collins Utilities residential rates. (fcgov.com)

Getting around

• Bike capital credentials: Fort Collins is a Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community with 200+ miles of bike lanes and extensive signed routes. Explore routes with the City’s interactive bike map. (fcgov.com)
• Trails across town: The paved Poudre River Trail now connects through Fort Collins, with recent gaps closed and new links toward I‑25; use City trail pages for mileage and updates. (fcgov.com)
• Transit: Transfort operates citywide bus service; the MAX Bus Rapid Transit line connects South Transit Center, CSU, Midtown and Downtown along the Mason Corridor. Note current service advisories (e.g., reduced peak windows and suspended Sunday service on MAX). (fortcollins.gov)
• Regional connections: The North Front Range MPO details regional services (e.g., FLEX to nearby communities). (nfrmpo.org)
• Airports:
  • Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) sits about 9 miles SE of Fort Collins and is jointly owned by Fort Collins and Loveland. (codot.gov)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN) is roughly an hour away; Visit Fort Collins notes RMNP is 46 miles west, making Fort Collins a convenient basecamp for travel and mountain trips. (about.colostate.edu)

Outdoor life

• Horsetooth Reservoir: Minutes west of town, this 6.5‑mile reservoir offers boating, climbing, hiking, camping and swim beaches (permits required; check conditions). (larimer.gov)
• Lory State Park: Adjacent to Horsetooth with 28+ miles of trails for hiking, running, biking and horseback riding. (cpw.state.co.us)
• Poudre River experiences: Run, ride or stroll the Poudre River Trail; practice river skills at the Poudre River Whitewater Park just north of Old Town. (fortcollins.gov)
• Natural Areas: The City maintains an extensive system of natural areas, including close‑to‑home “Urban Zone” sites linked by the Spring Creek Trail. (fcgov.com)

Arts, culture, and events

• The Lincoln Center: Northern Colorado’s premier performing arts venue for Broadway, concerts, dance, comedy and visual arts—right in the heart of Fort Collins. (fortcollins.gov)
• Fort Collins Museum of Discovery: A hands‑on science and local history museum with a digital dome theater; open Tues–Sun. (fcmod.org)
• Public art and cultural programs: Explore Art in Public Places and the City’s FoCo Creates initiatives. (fortcollins.gov)

Dining and craft beverage scene

Fort Collins features a deep roster of locally owned restaurants, coffee and tea houses, and a renowned craft‑beer culture. Use Visit Fort Collins’ Foodie Guide and the Downtown Fort Collins dining directory to plan your eats—from quick bites to special‑occasion dinners—many clustered around historic Old Town. (visitftcollins.com)

Family-friendly living

• Poudre School District (PSD): Serves Fort Collins and surrounding communities; total enrollment ~29,900 (2024). Use PSD’s School Locator and School Listing to identify neighborhood schools and options. (psdschools.org)
• Recreation facilities:
  • Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC), a premier ice and aquatics complex with public skating and lap swim. (fortcollins.gov)
  • Northside Aztlan Community Center for fitness, drop‑in sports, and youth programs. (fortcollins.gov)
  • The Farm at Lee Martinez Park for hands‑on animal encounters and pony rides in season. (fortcollins.gov)

CSU and “college town” energy

Colorado State University’s main campus anchors Fort Collins, contributing year‑round lectures, performances, athletics and community programming. In 2024–25, CSU reported 34,218 students on the Fort Collins campus. (about.colostate.edu)

Day trips

• Rocky Mountain National Park: About 46 miles west—make Fort Collins your basecamp for alpine hiking, wildlife viewing and scenic drives. (visitftcollins.com)

Practical links

• City of Fort Collins home (services, utilities, parks, arts, events). (fortcollins.gov)
• Trails and bike maps. (fortcollins.gov)
• Housing resources and rental registration. (fcgov.com)
• Transfort and MAX BRT. (fortcollins.gov)
• Visit Fort Collins trip ideas (CSU, neighborhoods, Old Town, breweries, food). (visitftcollins.com)

[PLACEHOLDER: resident spotlights or quotes about living in Fort Collins]

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This page uses official, current sources from the residency/hospital, City of Fort Collins, regional and state agencies, and the official tourism bureau. If you’d like us to add neighborhood‑specific cost estimates or childcare resources, we can gather those from official City/County pages and update the [PLACEHOLDER] sections. (uchealth.org)

Clinical Sites

Our residents train across UCHealth’s integrated Northern Colorado system, centered in Fort Collins and Loveland, to deliver full-spectrum family medicine in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.

• Primary hospital: UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH), Fort Collins
• Outpatient continuity: UCHealth Family Medicine Center (FMC), Fort Collins
• Additional hospital exposure: UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies (MCR), Loveland
• Community experiences: Rural family medicine rotations across Colorado and a ski clinic month (PGY3) in Steamboat Springs or Snowmass [site specifics vary annually]. (uchealth.org)

At a glance

• Resident-run inpatient medicine, obstetrics, and pediatrics at PVH ensure continuity and progressive responsibility. (uchealth.org)
• Minimum of 1,000 hours in FMC over residency (≥40 clinic weeks per year) builds robust outpatient competence. (uchealth.org)
• Trauma surgery experience occurs at MCR, northern Colorado’s Level I trauma center. (uchealth.org)

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UCHealth Family Medicine Center (FMC) — Fort Collins

The FMC is our academic safety-net clinic and the home base for longitudinal continuity care.

• Location and overview: UCHealth Family Medicine Center – Fort Collins (uchealth.org)
• What residents do here:
  • Provide comprehensive primary care across the lifespan, with integrated behavioral health, pharmacy, lifestyle medicine, and procedures (e.g., POCUS, vasectomy, colposcopy, dermatologic and gynecologic procedures). (uchealth.org)
  • Meet the program’s longitudinal requirement of at least 1,000 FMC patient-care hours (≥40 clinic weeks/year). (uchealth.org)
• Patient population and case mix:
  • Diverse payer mix: approximately 65% Medicaid, 12% Medicare, 13% commercial, 3% self-pay, and 7% state programs; age mix ~27% pediatrics, 61% adults, 12% geriatrics. (uchealth.org)

Poudre Valley Prenatal (PVP) Program

Residents deliver comprehensive prenatal through postpartum care for underserved patients within FMC’s PVP clinic, with labor and delivery at PVH under OB supervision. Services include ultrasound, labs, education, WIC coordination, and 6-week postpartum care. Link: Poudre Valley Prenatal program. (uchealth.org)

FMC Food Pantry

Adjacent to the clinic, the FMC Food Pantry connects nutrition and health through a client-choice model in partnership with the Food Bank for Larimer County—an on-site community resource residents can integrate into patient care. (uchealth.org)

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UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH) — Fort Collins

PVH is our primary inpatient training site where residents lead family medicine, obstetrics, and pediatric services with close faculty support.

• Hospital page: UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital (uchealth.org)
• Role in training:
  • Resident-run inpatient medicine, obstetrics, and pediatric services; NICU and maternal-child health exposure. (uchealth.org)
• Women’s and newborn care:
  • PVH Birth Center features a Level III NICU (commonly caring for infants ≥26 weeks) and high-risk obstetric transport; PVH and MCR together welcome 3,000+ births annually. Link: PVH Birth Center. (uchealth.org)
• Scale and case volumes (FY2023):
  • 263 staffed beds, 77,333 emergency visits, 584,225 outpatient visits, 17,253 inpatient admissions, 1,713 births, and 9,329 surgical procedures. (uchealthnocofoundation.org)

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UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies (MCR) — Loveland

MCR provides high-acuity exposure, including trauma and surgical experiences.

• Hospital page: UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies (uchealth.org)
• Role in training:
  • Residents complete trauma surgery at MCR. (uchealth.org)
• Trauma and specialty care highlights:
  • Designated Level I Trauma Center for northern Colorado; 1,853 patients met trauma registry inclusion in 2021. (uchealth.org)
  • 193-bed regional center with cardiac, neuro, and advanced surgical services; LifeLine air medical program on site. (uchealth.org)

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Rural and Community-Based Training

The program emphasizes preparation for rural and underserved practice.

• PGY2 rural rotation: One month at approved rural family medicine sites across Colorado. [Site list varies by year.] (uchealth.org)
• PGY3 ski clinic month: One month in Steamboat Springs or Snowmass providing mountain and sports medicine care in a high-volume seasonal clinic environment. [Specific clinic assignment varies annually.] (uchealth.org)

[PLACEHOLDER: Add current list of rural partner clinics/communities and ski clinic sites with links once finalized for the academic year.]

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Unique Experiences Across Sites

• Longitudinal curricula in geriatrics, substance use and medication-assisted addiction treatment (MAAT), chronic pain, population health/quality improvement, and community medicine. (uchealth.org)
• Integrated lifestyle medicine visits and behavioral health support embedded in FMC, with opportunities to apply these skills on inpatient services. (uchealth.org)
• Procedural training (including POCUS, OB ultrasound, gynecologic and dermatologic procedures, vasectomy) with opportunities for endoscopy and C-section exposure alongside core faculty. (uchealth.org)

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Quick Links

• Program overview: Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency (uchealth.org)
• FMC location and services: UCHealth Family Medicine Center – Fort Collins (uchealth.org)
• PVH Birth Center: PVH Birth Center and MCR Birth Center (uchealth.org)
• PVH hospital page: UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital (uchealth.org)
• MCR hospital page: UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies (uchealth.org)

[PLACEHOLDER: Add parking, call rooms, and on-site resident resource details specific to each site if needed for applicant logistics.]

Application Process

Welcome to the Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Program in Fort Collins, Colorado. We recruit through ERAS, offer eight PGY-1 positions each year, and conduct virtual interviews November through January. We do not accept application materials outside of ERAS. (uchealth.org)

Quick facts

• Positions: 8 categorical family medicine PGY-1 spots. (uchealth.org)
• Interview format and season: Virtual, scheduled several half-days per week from November through January. (uchealth.org)
• Application portal: ERAS only. (uchealth.org)

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How to Apply (ERAS)

1. Submit a complete ERAS application to “Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Program.” We begin accepting applications when ERAS opens in September. Early submission is encouraged as interview slots fill quickly. (uchealth.org)
2. Include the following required materials:
   • USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 score report
   • Medical school transcript
   • MSPE (Dean’s Letter)
   • Personal statement describing your commitment to Family Medicine
   • Three letters of recommendation (at least one from a family physician) (uchealth.org)
3. Plan to complete USMLE Step 2 (or COMLEX Level 2) prior to graduation; taking it by December of MS4 is strongly encouraged so results are available before the NRMP rank deadline in March. (uchealth.org)

Helpful links:

• Program page: Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency (UCHealth). (uchealth.org)
• ERAS applicant timeline (2026 season): Key ERAS dates below; check AAMC for current-cycle updates. (students-residents.aamc.org)

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Eligibility and Selection

Applicants are eligible if they are:

• Graduates of LCME-accredited U.S. medical schools, or
• Graduates of COCA-accredited U.S. colleges of osteopathic medicine, or
• International medical graduates who meet ECFMG certification requirements, have satisfactory USMLE results, and meet Colorado Board standards regarding medical school approval/equivalency. (uchealth.org)

Selection principles:

• Program participates in the NRMP and upholds nondiscrimination policies. (uchealth.org)
• Holistic review emphasizes commitment to full-scope family medicine, service to underserved communities, communication skills, academic credentials, rural interests, volunteerism, and likelihood of practicing in UCHealth’s service area. (uchealth.org)

Program signals:

• We consider both program and geographic signals during file review to help identify highly interested applicants; signals are not used in the ranking process. (uchealth.org)

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Interview Process

• Format: Virtual interviews held several half-days per week.
• Season: November through January.
• Scheduling: Invitations are sent by the program with instructions to select an interview time. (uchealth.org)

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Key Dates and Deadlines (2026 ERAS Residency Cycle example)

These AAMC dates illustrate the 2026 September residency cycle. Always verify the current cycle on the AAMC site.

• June 4, 2025: 2026 ERAS season opens (applicant and program registration).
• September 3, 2025: Applicants may begin submitting MyERAS applications to programs (9:00 a.m. ET).
• September 24, 2025: Programs may begin reviewing applications and MSPEs (9:00 a.m. ET).
• May 31, 2026: ERAS 2026 season ends (5:00 p.m. ET). (students-residents.aamc.org)

Program-specific timing:

• The residency begins reviewing when ERAS opens for program review in September; interviews run November–January. (uchealth.org)

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NRMP and Program Codes

• NRMP Program Code: 3063120C0
• ACGME Program ID: 1200731072 (programdirectory.nrmp.org)

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What We Look For

Beyond academics, the program values strong interpersonal skills, service orientation, dedication to caring for underserved populations, compassion, and interest in practicing in the UCHealth service area. (uchealth.org)

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International Medical Graduates

• The program accepts applications from IMGs who meet eligibility criteria (including ECFMG certification and USMLE requirements) as outlined above. (uchealth.org)
• Visa sponsorship: [PLACEHOLDER: Please confirm current visa sponsorship policy (e.g., J-1, H-1B) directly with the program; details not specified on the official site.]

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Application Tips

• Submit early in September to maximize consideration; interview spots are limited and fill quickly. (uchealth.org)
• Use ERAS program and geographic signals thoughtfully; while considered during file review, they do not influence rank list decisions. (uchealth.org)
• Ensure at least one letter is from a family physician who can speak to your fit for full-scope family medicine. (uchealth.org)

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Contact

For questions about applying or visiting students:

• Kimberly Bell, Program Coordinator
  1025 Pennock Place, Fort Collins, CO 80524
  Phone: 970-495-8803 | Email: [email protected] (uchealth.org)

Program site:

• Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency (UCHealth). (uchealth.org)

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Notes

• Clerkships: Fourth-year students from LCME- or COCA-accredited schools may request a 4-week clerkship; interested clerks should plan to interview with our program. See the clerkship page for details. (uchealth.org)

• Always verify the latest ERAS dates and any updates to requirements or interview practices before applying. (students-residents.aamc.org)

Research Opportunities

The Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Program supports a culture of inquiry, quality improvement, and community-engaged scholarship within UCHealth’s Northern Colorado system. Residents receive structured training in QI and opportunities to disseminate scholarship regionally and within UCHealth. (uchealth.org)

Why research here?

• Embedded training in population health and quality improvement across three years, including a PGY2 structured academic rotation with formal QI content. (uchealth.org)
• Access to UCHealth’s active clinical research enterprise, which conducts hundreds of studies across Colorado, including Northern Colorado sites. (uchealth.org)
• A statewide venue to present work at the Colorado Association of Family Medicine Residencies’ Rocky Mountain Research Forum, hosted in Fort Collins in recent years. (cofmr.org)

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Scholarly Activity Expectations

• All residents engage in scholarship, with QI emphasized through our curriculum. The PGY2 Structured Academic Rotation includes Quality Improvement, and population health/QI topics are integrated longitudinally. (uchealth.org)
• ACGME Family Medicine Program Requirements call for programs to foster scholarship and for residents to participate in scholarly activity. (acgme.org)

Example scholarly formats:

• Quality improvement and patient safety projects (e.g., clinic-based process improvements, population health initiatives). (uchealth.org)
• Case reports, curriculum innovations, or community health evaluations suitable for presentation at the Rocky Mountain Research Forum. (cofmr.org)

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Where Residents Do Research and QI

Family Medicine Center (FMC)

• The FMC serves as our training clinic and a hub for community health projects. Its integrated services (lifestyle medicine, behavioral health, pharmacy) create natural platforms for resident-led QI and outcomes work. (uchealth.org)

• FMC Food Pantry initiatives provide opportunities for population health projects on food insecurity, access, and patient outcomes; UCHealth has profiled ongoing efforts (e.g., Grow-a-Row community produce initiative). (uchealth.org)

Inpatient and OB/Peds Services at PVH

• Resident-run medicine, obstetrics, and pediatrics services at Poudre Valley Hospital enable QI in inpatient workflows, maternal/child health metrics, and transitions of care. (uchealth.org)

UCHealth System Research

• Residents can connect with UCHealth’s research studies infrastructure and Northern Colorado clinical trials for exposure to study design, recruitment, and evidence translation. (uchealth.org)

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Presenting and Publishing

• Rocky Mountain Research Forum (annual, CAFMR): A long-standing statewide meeting for family medicine residents and faculty to present original research, QI, curriculum projects, and case reports. Recent meetings have been hosted in Fort Collins. (cofmr.org)
• PRiMER and STFM venues: Our interprofessional education faculty includes an associate editor for PRiMER (STFM’s open-access journal), offering residents mentorship on writing and peer review pathways. (uchealth.org)

Conference support:

• Residents receive program funding and five educational days per year that can be used for conferences or CME, supporting scholarly dissemination. (uchealth.org)

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Mentorship and Research Support

• Faculty mentors include our core physician faculty and interprofessional team at FMC. The program lists dedicated roles (Program Director; Associate Program Director; Clinical Medical Director; Director of Osteopathic Education; Inpatient Medical Director) and physician faculty who supervise resident QI/scholarship. (uchealth.org)
• Interprofessional education support: Our Associate Director for Education teaches QI and research and serves as an associate editor for PRiMER—an accessible resident-friendly journal venue. (uchealth.org)

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Facilities and Infrastructure

• UCHealth Family Medicine Center (Fort Collins): Safety-net clinic with integrated behavioral health, lifestyle medicine, pharmacy, sports medicine, and psychiatry—ideal for clinical QI and health services projects. (uchealth.org)
• UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital: 300-bed regional hospital; site of our inpatient medicine and OB/Peds services and expanded behavioral health capacity (new inpatient behavioral health unit opening December 2025). (uchealth.org)
• UCHealth Clinical Education and Innovation Center (Northern Colorado): Simulation and team-training center supporting high-fidelity practice and education projects. (uchealth.org)

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Funding and Protected Time

• Residents receive program funding and five educational days each year for conferences/CME. This can support travel when presenting scholarly work. (uchealth.org)
• UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation offers employee scholarships for eligible UCHealth staff at PVH and affiliated clinics; residents employed by UCHealth may review eligibility and application timelines. (uchealthnocofoundation.org)

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Recent Resident and Faculty Scholarship

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How to Get Started

1. Identify a clinical question or improvement opportunity through FMC or PVH rotations; discuss scope with your advisor. (uchealth.org)
2. Meet with a QI/research mentor (see Mentorship and Research Support) to refine aims and methods. (uchealth.org)
3. Confirm whether your project is QI or research and follow the appropriate review pathway. [PLACEHOLDER: Insert IRB/QI review steps and forms.]
4. Implement, analyze, and plan dissemination (consider RMRF submission). (cofmr.org)

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Key Links

• Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency (program site) (uchealth.org)
• Family Medicine Center – Fort Collins (clinic site) (uchealth.org)
• Residency FAQs (conference funding/educational days) (uchealth.org)
• UCHealth Research Studies (system research overview) (uchealth.org)
• Rocky Mountain Research Forum (CAFMR) (cofmr.org)

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Contacts

• Residency Program (general inquiries): Kimberly Bell, Program Manager (see program page for contact details). (uchealth.org)
• Family Medicine Center – Fort Collins (clinic and community project opportunities). (uchealth.org)

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Notes on Affiliated Academic Environment

• The program collaborates closely with the CU School of Medicine’s Fort Collins Regional Medical Campus at CSU, providing a rich academic environment and partnerships that support education and potential scholarly collaboration. (medschool.cuanschutz.edu)

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Curriculum & Training

The Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency prepares physicians for full-spectrum practice across inpatient, outpatient, maternal-child health, and community settings. Training is centered at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital and the Family Medicine Center (FMC) with resident-run services and a personalized, full-scope curriculum. The program is ACGME-accredited with Osteopathic Recognition. (uchealth.org)

Training Sites

• UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH): Resident-run adult inpatient medicine, obstetrics, and pediatrics services with robust specialist collaboration. (uchealth.org)
• UCHealth Family Medicine Center – Fort Collins: Safety-net continuity clinic with integrated behavioral health, pharmacy, lifestyle medicine, sports medicine, psychiatry, and in-office procedures. Residents spend substantial time in continuity care here. (uchealth.org)
• Medical Center of the Rockies: Trauma surgery exposure. (uchealth.org)
• Rural/community sites: Required second-year rural rotation at approved Colorado sites; third-year month at a ski clinic in Steamboat Springs or Snowmass. (uchealth.org)

Rotation Structure

Rotations are organized over three years with dedicated blocks plus longitudinal themes in geriatrics, medication-assisted treatment (MAAT), chronic pain, population health/quality improvement, and community medicine. Sample structure includes: (uchealth.org)

• PGY-1

  • Inpatient Adult Medicine (7–8 weeks)
  • Inpatient Maternal/Child Health (6–7 weeks)
  • Outpatient Maternal/Child Health (6–7 weeks)
  • Night Float (5–6 weeks)
  • ICU (2 weeks), NICU (1 week), Palliative Care (1 week)
  • Emergency Medicine (2 weeks)
  • General Surgery/Anesthesia (1 week)
  • Behavioral Medicine (2 weeks)
  • Ambulatory Pediatrics (2 weeks)
  • Lifestyle Medicine (1 week)
  • Outpatient Family Medicine/Clinic (5 weeks)
  • Structured Academic Rotation: procedure workshops, POCUS, communication, DEI, wellness (2 weeks) (uchealth.org)

• PGY-2

  • Inpatient Adult Medicine (6–7 weeks)
  • Inpatient Maternal/Child Health (6–7 weeks)
  • Night Float (4 weeks)
  • Rural Family Medicine (away, 4 weeks)
  • Urgent Care (1 week)
  • Behavioral Medicine (2 weeks)
  • Sports Medicine (1 week)
  • Inpatient Family Medicine/Deck (total 4 weeks across PGY2 blocks)
  • Outpatient Family Medicine/Clinic (3 weeks)
  • Emergency Medicine: part of 100 cumulative hours across PGY2–PGY3
  • CME (1 week)
  • Structured Academic Rotation: procedure workshops, practice management, QI, communication, lifestyle medicine (2 weeks) (uchealth.org)

• PGY-3

  • Inpatient Adult Medicine (6–7 weeks)
  • Inpatient Family Medicine/Child “Deck” (2–4 weeks)
  • Night Float (4 weeks)
  • Gynecology Procedures (1 week)
  • Behavioral Medicine (1 week)
  • Sports Medicine (1 week)
  • Advanced Musculoskeletal Medicine elective (4 weeks)
  • Electives (20 weeks)
  • Risk Management (1 week)
  • Outpatient Family Medicine/Clinic (3 weeks)
  • Emergency Medicine: completes 100 cumulative hours across PGY2–PGY3
  • CME (1 week)
  • Structured Academic Rotation: practice management, leadership, advocacy, DEI, wellness (2 weeks) (uchealth.org)

Note: The curriculum may evolve with program and ACGME requirements. (uchealth.org)

Continuity Clinic

• Minimum of 1,000 hours delivering continuity primary care in the FMC across training.
• Clinic sessions occur at least 40 weeks each academic year. (uchealth.org)

Didactics & Conferences

• Core educational conferences every Monday and Wednesday.
• Weekly morning reports and structured teaching on all inpatient core rotations.
• Approximately 6 hours/week of scheduled structured didactics. (uchealth.org)

Procedural Training

Residents gain hands-on experience in:

• Colposcopy, LEEP
• IUD and Nexplanon insertion/removal
• Endometrial biopsy
• OB ultrasound
• Circumcision
• Dermatologic procedures
• Joint aspiration/injection
• Vasectomy

Residents average 80+ deliveries by graduation and have opportunities for EGDs, colonoscopies, and participation in Cesarean sections with designated core faculty (exposure not guaranteed to competency). (uchealth.org)

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and Skills Workshops

• Dedicated procedure workshops and POCUS training are built into Structured Academic Rotations across PGY-1 and PGY-2, complemented by office-based procedures in the FMC. (uchealth.org)

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Osteopathic Recognition

The program holds ACGME Osteopathic Recognition. OMT/osteopathic manipulation is part of clinical services and education in the FMC. (uchealth.org)

Call and Night Coverage

• Night float system in place for interns and upper-level residents, with defined blocks by year as noted in the rotation structure. (uchealth.org)

Rural and Community Medicine

• One month (PGY-2) at approved rural Colorado sites.
• One month (PGY-3) at a ski clinic (Steamboat Springs or Snowmass), emphasizing urgent care and sports medicine in a mountain environment. (uchealth.org)

Certifications and CME

• Certifications during training include ACLS, NRP, PALS, with ATLS and AWLS by graduation.
• Residents receive funding and five educational days per year for conferences or online CME. (uchealth.org)

Resident Wellness and Support

The program integrates wellness with:

• Annual retreat and team-building
• Behavioral Health and Lifestyle Medicine support
• Buddy program and regular meals with didactics
• Access to mental health resources and fitness/wellness spaces
• Outdoor recreation steps from clinic and hospital (uchealth.org)

Electives

Residents tailor training with numerous electives (including a 4-week Advanced Musculoskeletal Medicine elective) and up to 20 weeks of elective time in PGY-3 to shape individual interests and career goals. (uchealth.org)

Key Links

• Program overview and curriculum: Poudre Valley Hospital/Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency (UCHealth) – see Curriculum overview on page. (uchealth.org)
• FAQs (didactics, procedures, night float, rural/ski rotations): FAQs – PVH/Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency. (uchealth.org)
• Continuity clinic site: UCHealth Family Medicine Center – Fort Collins. (uchealth.org)
• FREIDA listing (program data): AMA FREIDA – PVH/Fort Collins Family Medicine Program. (freida.ama-assn.org)

If you need additional details (e.g., simulation resources specific to residents, sample block schedules by month, or current elective catalog), please let us know and we will update this page as new official information becomes available.