Family Medicine Residency
Our program is rooted in advancing health equity and reducing disparities.
With culturally responsive training and strong community engagement, we build physician-leaders.
Together, we shape doctors dedicated to healing and advocacy for underserved communities.
Our Mission
Our mission is to educate and train compassionate family physicians. Through full-scope, patient-centered care, we prepare residents to serve with excellence.
Welcome from the Program Director
Swapna Palav, MD Family Medicine Physician Program Director
Welcome to our Family Medicine Residency Program, where clinical excellence, innovation, and resident-centered education define our mission. We are committed to developing well-rounded physicians prepared to lead in diverse healthcare environments through rigorous, ACGME-aligned training.
Our program offers a distinctive experience that sets us apart. In addition to comprehensive inpatient and outpatient training, residents gain exposure to inpatient psychiatry and a month-long correctional medicine rotation, caring for complex and underserved populations. We further enhance training through alcohol rehabilitation and addiction medicine, along with opportunities in street medicine via our mobile care van, led by board-certified Family Medicine faculty.
We emphasize mentorship, wellness, and academic growth, ensuring our graduates are confident, compassionate, and capable physicians.
We invite you to explore our program and join us in shaping the future of Family Medicine—apply today to become part of a purpose-driven training environment.
About Our Program
The Good Samaritan Hospital Rural Family Medicine Residency Program is an innovative new initiative that will welcome its inaugural class of four residents in July 2026. As a 4-4-4 residency, we are committed to training exceptional family physicians equipped to provide comprehensive, compassionate care for diverse and underserved communities in both rural and urban settings.
Our mission is to educate and develop physicians who can meet the unique health care needs of medically underserved populations. Alongside robust training in inpatient medicine, obstetrics, and ambulatory care, residents will gain invaluable experience through specialized rotations focused on caring for incarcerated individuals, people experiencing homelessness, and patients impacted by addiction and infectious diseases. These opportunities, combined with our emphasis on advocacy and community partnership, prepare residents to become skilled clinicians and leaders dedicated to advancing health equity.
With a well-balanced curriculum, weekly didactic sessions, and a strong administrative infrastructure, our program ensures that residents and faculty can focus on patient care, education, research, and meaningful community engagement. Graduates will emerge confident in their ability to practice full-spectrum family medicine across a wide variety of settings, particularly in areas where access to care is limited.
We seek individuals who share our passion for service, advocacy, and clinical excellence. At Good Samaritan Hospital, we are building a program that reflects the values of rural medicine, community partnership, and social responsibility. If you are looking for a residency that will challenge you, support you, and prepare you to be a leader in family medicine, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care.
Application Requirements
1) Apply through Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS)
2) Personal Statement
3) Three Letters of Recommendation dated within the last 3 years
4) Medical Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
5) Medical School Transcripts
6) Standardized Test Scores (USMLE or NBOME)
Residency Selections Committee will review each application and select Individuals who will be invited for an interview. If you are selected for a personal interview, our Coordinator will contact you Via email to schedule a date.