Deaconess Family Medicine Residency
Vision Statement:
It is the vision of DFMR to be the premier family medicine program in producing servant leader physicians.
Mission Statement:
It is the mission of DFMR to develop competent and compassionate physicians through excellence and innovation in medical education, clinical practice, scholarship and community service.
Program Aims:
- To promote life-long learning and wellness through a curriculum that is innovative, flexible and sensitive to the needs of residents, students and the community.
- To train family physicians to consistently deliver quality patient care that is comprehensive, evidence-based, and cost conscious.
- To provide patient-centered care within the context of the family system that is coordinated, accessible and personalized.
- To encourage scholarship with a focus on quality improvement while being critical consumers of research.
- To advance the health and well-being of our Tri-State community with a compassionate and caring spirit.
- To cultivate an environment promoting care for underserved populations with emphasis on health equity and social determinants of health.
- To develop physician leadership skills in order to advocate for our patients, community and profession.