Message from the Program Director
Erin Philpott, DO
Welcome and thank you for your interest in our NEW and exciting internal medicine residency program at San Juan Regional Medical Center!
We have designed our program to prepare you for a successful, sustainable, and meaningful career in medicine. 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. To achieve this, we have curated a rigorous but balanced purpose-driven curriculum.
While our focus is on generating primary care physicians, we offer comprehensive training that encompasses both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring you attain core competencies essential for internal medicine practice and subspecialty careers. Rotations will be primarily based out of San Juan Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) located in Farmington, New Mexico serving the culturally rich and geographically diverse beautiful four corners region. We serve underserved. As a result, our patient population is high acuity and medically complex offering unrivaled learning opportunities and potential for positive impact.
We foster a deep appreciation for primary care through innovative educational experiences that include exploration of healthcare systems beyond the clinic, along with an opportunity to practically understand and apply the impact of social determinants of health to the practice of medicine. We have designed a well-rounded rotation structure without overnight call and with appropriately allocated time for clinic, panel management and all required activities. Unique elective opportunities include a street medicine track, high altitude medicine, and a ward rotation in New Zealand. As the only teaching program within our health system, you will have the opportunity for well-supported, robust point of care ultrasound program and procedural training, beginning with simulation and advancing to supervised repetition, tailored to individual interests and career aspirations.
Our program instills a strong foundation in quality improvement processes, evidence-based research, and critical analysis of medical literature. Recognizing the significance of well-being, we prioritize a wellness curriculum that promotes health inside and outside of work, life balance, and a sense of community. Professionalism and inclusivity are cornerstones of our training, as we prepare you to become exemplary internal medicine physicians committed to excellence and equity in healthcare.
Living in Farmington offers a vibrant mix of activities for outdoor enthusiasts, with nearby landscapes like the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness and the San Juan River extending out to worldclass skiing in Telluride, mountain biking in Durango and exploring canyons in Moab. Farmington's thriving arts scene includes local galleries, theaters, and music festivals, fostering a strong sense of community among young creatives. With a relatively low cost of living, access to diverse dining options, and a variety of local events, you will not be disappointed.
As a regional rotation site for medical students, we have a well-established, highly motivated faculty and staff ready to welcome and support you in a an ideal training environment. Thank you for your interest in our program, and we invite you to apply to be a part of shaping the resident culture in our incredible region.
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