Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at San Juan Regional Medical Center!
As we recruit for our second class of residents, we are proud of the strong foundation our inaugural residents, faculty, and staff have built together.
Our program mission emphasizes the importance of balance and interconnectedness among self, colleagues, patients, community, and the land, striving to enhance the well-being of all.
Our primary mission is to train outstanding primary care physicians while providing comprehensive education that prepares graduates for success in both general internal medicine and subspecialty careers. Residents receive broad clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, developing the core competencies essential for the practice of internal medicine. Training is centered at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, New Mexico, serving the culturally rich and geographically diverse Four Corners region. We care for an underserved population with high-acuity, medically complex conditions, creating exceptional opportunities for learning, service, and meaningful impact.
We foster a deep appreciation for primary care through innovative educational experiences that extend beyond the clinic and hospital walls. Residents gain firsthand experience addressing the social determinants of health and understanding how healthcare systems influence patient outcomes. Our thoughtfully designed curriculum includes no overnight call, protected continuity clinic time, panel management, and dedicated educational experiences that promote both learning and well-being.
Our elective offerings reflect the unique opportunities available in our region and include a Street Medicine, High Altitude Medicine, and an international ward rotation in New Zealand. As the only residency program within our health system, residents benefit from close faculty mentorship, individualized career development, and exceptional procedural training. Our point-of-care ultrasound curriculum begins with simulation and progresses through supervised bedside application, allowing residents to develop confidence and expertise tailored to their career goals.
Quality improvement, evidence-based medicine, scholarly activity, and critical appraisal of medical literature are woven throughout the curriculum. Equally important, we are committed to fostering physician well-being through a comprehensive wellness curriculum that promotes resilience, work-life integration, and a strong sense of community. Professionalism, inclusivity, cultural humility, and compassionate patient-centered care are foundational principles that prepare our graduates to become exceptional internists and healthcare leaders.
Living in Farmington offers high quality of life for those who enjoy adventure and the outdoors. Residents are minutes from the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness, the San Juan River, and Chaco Culture National Historical Park, with easy access to world-class skiing in Telluride, mountain biking in Durango, climbing and hiking in Moab, and countless opportunities for camping, trail running, rafting, and exploring the Southwest. Farmington also offers a growing arts and cultural community, excellent local dining, family-friendly events, and an affordable cost of living, making it an outstanding place to train and live.
Building on the success of our inaugural class, our dedicated faculty and staff remain deeply committed to providing a supportive, innovative, and learner-centered educational environment. We continue to refine and strengthen our curriculum while maintaining the close mentorship, individualized attention, and collaborative culture that define our program.
Thank you for considering San Juan Regional Medical Center for your residency training. We invite you to join our growing community and help shape the next chapter of our program while building the skills, confidence, and compassion to become an outstanding internist.
Erin Philpott