Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The PTHA Family Medicine Residency Program emphasizes training healers through a unique curriculum that integrates osteopathic medicine with traditional Native American practices. It aims to prepare residents for diverse patient populations, including underserved Native American communities in Pierce County, WA. The program is housed within the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority, providing a culturally rich environment for residents. PTHA also emphasizes quality education with exceptional faculty committed to wellness and community-based care, with regular curriculum updates to reflect modern family medicine practices.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
This residency program welcomes applicants from both osteopathic (DO) and allopathic (MD) backgrounds, indicating a general acceptance of various medical graduates. However, it does not explicitly mention its IMG (International Medical Graduates) acceptance rate or any specific numbers regarding IMGs in the program. To determine its IMG-friendliness, it may be inferred from their holistic curriculum that incorporates culturally appropriate healthcare practices for Native Americans, which suggests inclusivity. Additionally, the program's affiliation with a tribal health authority may also suggest potential avenues for sponsorship.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not explicitly mentioned, but the program accepts both DO and MD applicants.
Program Website
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Puyallup Tribal Health Authority, 2209 East 32nd Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
Program Director
William Chythlook
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Current Residents
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our mission as a Family Medicine Residency with Osteopathic Recognition is to provide full-spectrum, high quality education with exceptional faculty who promote wellness and culturally appropriate care in a community-based, supportive environment. We strive to be integrative and teach strategies for working with Native American Traditional Medicine approaches to prepare our residents to care for underserved Native communities.
Application
The residency program accepts applications from both osteopathic (DO) and allopathic (MD) trainees. The application process includes an application form, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and an updated CV. For more information regarding deadlines and specific requirements, interested applicants should refer to the 'Application Process' section on their official website.
# of Locations
Residents at PTHA train primarily at two core sites (MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and the Takopid Clinic), as well as rural training at Indian Health Services Sites across WWAMI regions. Obstetric training in the first year of training occurs at both Tacoma General and in Auburn, WA. Opportunities for rural electives are available as well.
Fellowship
The summary does not explicitly provide detailed information about fellowships or post-residency career options. However, it mentions that graduates are prepared to work in underserved Native communities and engage in culturally appropriate care, which can suggest pathways toward fellowship options that focus on family medicine and community health.
Resident Life
Overview
We are a unique and exciting program that focuses on training healers. We heavily incorporate osteopathic medicine and Traditional Native American practices into our curriculum. We are a dynamic program that builds a solid foundation in family medicine training, while also allowing residents flexibility in experiences to tailor their education to their future practice. We are constantly updating our curriculum to reflect the changing landscape of family medicine.
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The PTHA FMR is honored to be hosted by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, historically known amongst Salish tribes, as the spuyaləpabš, “generous and welcoming behavior to all people (friends and strangers) who enter their lands.”
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Benefits Overview
The program offers full-spectrum, high-quality education in a community-based, supportive environment, and promotes wellness and culturally appropriate care.
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