Message from the Program Director

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

Photograph of Program Director in action

We are thrilled to announce the accreditation of our family medicine residency program.   There are four positions open for our founding class.  As a resident, you are not just beginning your journey as a family physician, you are helping shape the identity, culture, and legacy of a brand-new residency program rooted in innovation, compassion, and community service.

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

As a new program, we have the unique opportunity to build something remarkable from the ground up—together. Your voice matters here. We welcome your ideas, feedback, and leadership as we cultivate a program that is responsive to the needs of our community and prepares you for a lifetime of meaningful practice.

Our program provides training in a close community of health systems dedicated to the education and well-being of Family Medicine physicians through an unopposed program that minimizes and risk of compromised learning experiences.

The learning environment provides residents with ample opportunities to improve their interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and health professionals.

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