Become a part of the health care solution.

Train at a community health center!

For 35 years, the Family Health Center of Worcester (FHCW) has been improving the care of Worcester's most vulnerable populations and training future generations of family physicians in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Medical School. As a federally qualified community health center, FHCW is part of a national health care safety net that has been recognized for it's high quality and cost effectiveness. The University of Massachusetts Medical School is nationally ranked for its excellence in primary care education. This combination of health center and university training provides a learning environment that is truly unique.

Residents, faculty and staff work in interdisciplinary teams of care providers. Under one roof, patients receive comprehensive care from dentists, primary care and specialist physicians, nurses, case managers, nutritionists and mental health providers. Patients can also access lab, radiology and pharmacy services all at the same location. FHCW truly is a role model for the future of primary care delivery and residents learn just how to practice in this cutting edge practice model.

Family medicine residents at FHCW are exposed to a faculty with a wide variety of expertise and clinical interests. Residents interested in women's health, international family medicine, addiction medicine, chronic illness care, complimentary medicine, office procedures and new models of health care delivery will find ample opportunity to learn from experts in these areas. Residents are also exposed to the full complement of specialty care and research opportunities of a major medical university.

The training experience at FHCW prepares residents for a wide variety of practice locations. Graduates of the FHCW Family Medicine training program have gone on to practice in rural, suburban, international and urban settings. Nearly half of our graduates remain serving underserved communities.

At FHCW, Family Medicine residents gain knowledge and skills that prepare them to be part of the solution to our health care problems. Future family physicians willing to be part of the solution should apply. For more information, contact Sherry Coldren or view our brochure.