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Central Washington Family Medicine Residency Program

Ellensburg
WA
Rural Track Program
Family Medicine

The Central Washington Family Medicine Residency Program (CWFMR) is a single specialty, 33 resident, family medicine residency program that provides a rich learning experience. Our mission is to provide quality healthcare through service and education.

Our Residency Program provides full spectrum Family Medicine training including OB, integrated behavioral health, osteopathic medicine, procedural training, inpatient pediatric and adult medicine.

Residents at the Rural Site live in Ellensburg for all 3 years of training. Rural Residents commute about 40 minutes to Yakima, WA for inpatient core rotations. There is an apartment available in Yakima for rural resident to stay in when on inpatient rotations. Mileage reimbursement is offered up to a capped amount per rotation.

Accepts IMG: Yes. Must be ECFMG Certified and be authorized to work in the US.

Program Contact

Heather Clerf, Residency Program Coordinator Ellensburg Rural Track
heather.clerf@chcw.org
509-962-1426

Program Director

Carl Olden, MD, Rural Track Director is Kristina Bowen, DO, MBA

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