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Dear Future Family Physician,
Welcome to the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency! You have worked incredibly hard to reach this moment, and we are truly honored to share in this exciting milestone with you. Applying to residency is both a tremendous achievement and a significant step toward the fulfilling career you are building. We are delighted that you are considering our program, and we look forward to getting to know you, hearing your story, and sharing more about what makes UW Family Medicine a special place to learn and grow.
Our mission is to train and empower the next generation of family medicine leaders and educators to provide broad spectrum, team-based care in diverse communities and practice settings. We are supported by UW Medicine and the UW Family Medicine Residency Network, which connects us to a wide range of clinical sites, academic resources, and community partners across the WWAMI region. This unique structure allows our residents to learn in both urban and rural environments, care for patients across the spectrum of life, and develop the skills needed to thrive as compassionate clinicians, innovative educators, and fierce advocates.
We look forward to learning more about your journey and how UW Family Medicine can help you reach your goals!
Sincerely,
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Joseph Nelson, MD
Interim Residency Program Director
Assistant Professor
Department of Family Medicine | UW Medicine