The University of Montana Program

The Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana is a 3-year family medicine program sponsored by The University of Montana and affiliated with the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency Network. The program focuses on providing superior education in family medicine to develop compassionate and clinically competent family physicians. The emphasis is on serving patients and communities in rural and underserved areas of Montana. The program matriculated its first class in 2013 and continues to grow and thrive with a dedicated faculty and skilled support staff.

The curriculum is designed to create family physicians with exceptional medical skills capable of addressing the unique challenges of rural and underserved communities. The program offers a variety of unique curricular components, including experiences in American Indian/Alaska Native health, behavioral medicine, addiction medicine, climate change and health, and global health.

Residents have opportunities for procedural training, point-of-care ultrasound training, and a focus on wellness and resiliency. The program also offers a wilderness medicine component, electives, conferences, and scholarship opportunities. Residents engage in a Quality Improvement Project each academic year and have support for scholarly activity and leadership development.

Overall, the Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana aims to create family physicians who are well-rounded, equipped to address the needs of diverse patient populations, and prepared to serve in rural and underserved areas.