The family medicine program began in 2020, though planning for it had started 10 years earlier, and NCHC earned its accreditation in 2017. The idea is to provide family medicine training in a region that has a shortage of both healthcare professionals and graduate training programs. Flagstaff only has a handful of residencies for graduates of medical programs, with NCHC’s four spots being the only family medicine residency option. Family medicine residencies are also limited across northern Arizona, with the only other programs being in Kingman and in internal medicine at Verde Valley Medical Center, according to Martinic. '”She added that family medicine residency training has become more collaborative with other areas where NCHC provides care, including pharmacy and behavioral health.

Source: Daily Sun July 08, 2023 21:12 UTC