Message from the Program Director

Greetings from the White Mountains Medical Education Consortium Family Medicine Residency Program!

We are thrilled to announce the accreditation of the WMMEC- Family Medicine Residency Program. Our Program will welcome four incoming first year residents to the founding class. As a resident, you are not just beginning your journey as a family physician, but you will be help shape the identity, culture, and legacy of a new program rooted in innovation, compassion, and community service.

Our mission is to train exceptional residents who are clinically skilled, culturally competent, and deeply committed to serving diverse populations. Residents will be immersed in a supportive learning environment where education is personalized, mentorship is strong, and a resident’s well-being is a priority.

As a new entity, we have the unique opportunity to build a program from the ground up—together. Our community and program faculty are similarly excited with their opportunities to be part of the education of our residents. We all welcome your ideas, feedback, and leadership as we cultivate a program that is responsive to the needs of our community and prepares residents for a lifetime of meaningful practice. The Program provides training in a close community dedicated to the education and well-being of Family Medicine physicians. It is an unopposed program that minimizes the risk of compromised learning experiences. The learning environment provides ample opportunities to develop effective communication skills with colleagues, their patients and families. Residency is challenging, but it is also a time of tremendous growth. Our faculty and staff are committed to walking this journey with you—encouraging, challenging, and celebrating you every step of the way.

William Gessner, MD

Program Director