"Our program offers training in the complexities of rural family medicine
while being nestled in a region that gives you easy access to larger cities
(Portland, Tacoma, Seattle) and is close enough to the mountains, coast,
national forests, rivers, lakes, etc for quick trips on your days off.
Great location aside, I chose our program for the people. Everyone here
really cares about your training as a resident including our front office
staff, MAs, RNs, and faculty. You're really made to feel like part of
the team. I experienced this as a rotating medical student and knew I
wanted to return for residency."
- Leanna Lockett, DO, Class of 2024
“I love that the schedule is built with our wellbeing in mind. It
gives residents the chance to explore our specific career interests and
also regularly go on adventures in the beautiful outdoors of the Pacific
Northwest.”
-Shannon Achille, DO, Class of 2026
“It’s extremely affordable compared to living north in Seattle
but you still have close access to bigger cities. It’s very outdoor
friendly with proximity to both the mountains and the coast.”
Jordan Snell, DO, class of 2020
“The outdoor opportunities are endless. I have three kids who are
in great schools and we always have outdoor activities to do in the mountain
or on the water.”
Benjamin May, DO, class of 2020
“The area is really great – we are huge outdoor people, camping,
hiking, skiing is what brings us to life. We are so close to the mountains,
the ocean and Puget sound; there is so much access to the outdoors and
amazing parks and places to take kids. Our program is very family friendly
and a lot of us hang outside at work. It’s also not far to get into
Seattle or Portland if you want to have some time in the city. It’s
a great place to jump off into so many different landscapes.”
Katherine Shield, MD, class of 2021
