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Most of us chose our residency training program based on location, an emotional attachment and feeling that you would fit in well with the team. So come interview, talk with our residents, and spend time with us. I f you want great training and love the Pacific NW come join us to “Learn, Play and Stay” in this lovely part of the world. Quality of life is exceptional in Oregon so when not doing your residency training, we have amazing outdoor opportunities including hiking, skiing, cold water surfing in addition to book reading (Powell’s Books is the worlds largest bookstore) and an amazing smorgasbord of talented inventive chefs creating delicious food from the locally grown fruits, nuts, vegetables and other foods. I have been the Providence Oregon FM Residency Program Director since 2016 (after 27 years in Seattle at University of Washington). Our group of residents and faculty are exceptional learners and teachers, and a fun group of outstanding colleagues. Since 2016, greater than 40% of our grads continue working with Providence and about 35% join local Federally Qualified Health Centers. The vast majority do outpatient FM, some become hospitalists and some do FM OB. We have grads who are faculty members, and some who have completed fellowships (Sports Medicine, OB, Geriatrics and Addiction Medicine). If every single Family Medicine resident in Oregon stayed, we would still be about 50% short of needed providers. So come join us! Based on national recommendations, equity, cost savings for applicants, and less carbon emissions, we plan on doing virtual interviews in the Fall of 2026. As part of the Oregon Residency Collaborative Affiliation - FM (ORCA-FM), we will have a virtual session on Sept. 16th in the evening. ORCA FM website During interview season, we will have some virtual resident only sessions too, as this was successful in helping candidates get to know the residents and seeing how well they might fit in with our group and in recruiting outstanding diverse candidates from broad backgrounds. We previously had an in person event or two at our Community Teaching Kitchen where we can mingle and sample amazing foods that are mostly plant based. We will be in Kansas City at FUTURE 2026 at booth #1826 and look forward to meeting you there or in the Fall during interview season. Please apply and interview with us. Hope to see you soon! If you have any questions, please send them to Kara.Castro@providence.org (our Supervising Residency Coordinator) and she will make sure the best person to answer your question gets your email. Thanks, Justin. March 2026 https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2024-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1595612999287-EHX9Y2ACOUPTNS0V4P80/Milwaukie+Clinic+.png Our Clinics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1595613757801-MDCYLIZF5DZ31K3OJ4RM/SE+Easport+.png Our Clinics https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/inpatient-medicine daily 0.75 2024-10-21 https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/wellness-curriculum daily 0.75 2020-07-28 https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/pageqi daily 0.75 2020-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1595559551313-ABT1HE0VKVVZUHPRQLKR/Annotation+2020-07-23+195856.png QI R1 Year – Wellness Improvement Project – Institute of Healthcare Improvement QI educational modules – Spring QI Didactic Series R2/R3 Year – Clinical Quality Improvement project – Spring QI Didactic Series – ABFM Performance Improvement Module – Presentation and publication of clinical QI project https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/integrative-medicine daily 0.75 2021-11-02 https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/teaching-food-kitchen-and-food-as-medicine daily 0.75 2025-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594859313351-K08KBWRL7D15NZL0BVDJ/TKIT.jpg Community Teaching Kitchen and Lifestyle Medicine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594859285601-E0NG0KZC43KNRYFARGQP/baking+2+TFK.jpg Community Teaching Kitchen and Lifestyle Medicine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594859274736-D30A6A60EFSTU4G9UHLO/baking+3.jpg Community Teaching Kitchen and Lifestyle Medicine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594859290231-GZ31IZRQPO1KJA90VAFW/Bobs+Red+mill+TFK.jpg Community Teaching Kitchen and Lifestyle Medicine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594859275514-L51ZIB64XVSNHDL5Q0QQ/COoking+matters+.jpg Community Teaching Kitchen and Lifestyle Medicine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594859280085-IOTSC53E093501D4U4VE/eggs+TFK.jpg Community Teaching Kitchen and Lifestyle Medicine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594859295991-PFAX714HVL00AT5QHAIR/looking+out+TFK.jpg Community Teaching Kitchen and Lifestyle Medicine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594859308216-3JPC7FIUVWITT5VOEH9Q/TFK+baking+.jpg Community Teaching Kitchen and Lifestyle Medicine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594859310659-2U9JEVPWW9HZE35R1U91/TFK+in+action.jpg Community Teaching Kitchen and Lifestyle Medicine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594859308368-AY7FSFRC4SMHAT3VG6WW/TFK+stills.jpg Community Teaching Kitchen and Lifestyle Medicine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594389516673-JJX4B4LXD1JA35JEUMWN/roots-193775_1280.jpg Community Teaching Kitchen and Lifestyle Medicine - Providence Milwaukie Hospital surveys our community every three years and identifies needs. Food insecurity and hunger was identified as a growing need. Visionaries including our faculty, our hospital’s CEO and the Milwaukie Hospital Foundation raised money to build and support the Community Teaching Kitchen (CTK), Food Pharmacy and garden. The CTK is part of the national Teaching Kitchen Collaborative. Several of our faculty have been involved with the CTK since the beginning . Dr. Jill Christensen, one of our Family Medicine faculty, is also board certified in Lifestyle Medicine and is developing an elective in Lifestyle Medicine. We had a Food as Medicine senior elective, where residents assist in the class sessions at the CTK and even help co-lead a class. See blue button below.. Professional chefs volunteer to lead cooking classes The CTK staff (Heidi Davis, Manager Food Services, Kayla Guillory MS, RD, LD, CDCES and other clinical nutritionists)provide nutrition education, cooking classes spread out over six weeks and they run a Food Pharmacy linked with the Oregon Food Bank. The Providence Milwaukie Hospital has a community garden that provides fresh vegetables Our community is also supported with food donations from local businesses such as Bob’s Red Mill and Pacific Foods. We screen all of our patients for food insecurity and offer referral to the CTK and Food Pharmacy Residents and Faculty have presented scholarly work locally and nationally on our CTK and outcomes Please see the videos below of resident’s sharing a recipe and cooking tips. https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/pageob daily 0.75 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594392120168-N248A9CMOZC5KIYMIHNN/pregnant+belly+.jpeg OB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594392429333-GR99Q1VYRMWWVHZNRJRV/newborn+on+mothers+belly.jpeg OB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594405138654-UG6RDLFLFAAYDRN3TR8L/image-asset.jpeg OB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1595692256574-IU8SN74SB3LMHBKJG96E/woman-in-white-shirt-carrying-baby.jpg OB - Project Nurture Substance Use Disorder (SUD) can affect anyone… Including pregnant women. We are part of a group effort across various Health Systems in Portland to address this population and their needs. The program has been very successful and assisting these patients on their recovery and parenthood journey. We also offer an elective for senior residents to participate with our program "Project Nurture" which serves a population of women with substance use disorder who are working to maintain sobriety with the goal of parenting long term. We have a very collaborative and cohesive team including social worker, peer support educator / doula, substance use counselor, and family medicine faculty who provide continuity of care for these patients, and offer Medication Assisted Therapy if needed and desired. The program has been very successful in reducing pregnancy complication rates, engaging patients in care, and fostering an environment of trust, which plays an integral part in these women being able to parent successfully. Data from the first 3 years since the inception of the program suggests a 70% decreased rate of preterm labor, significant reduction in NICU stays and 90% rate of custody at 1 year of the child's life in this population. https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/faculty-milwaukie daily 0.75 2025-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594319695488-LU0Q1KE6V3GYB5HVFD8L/Brischetto%2C+Brenda+MD+2017.jpg Milwaukie Clinic Faculty - Brenda Brischetto, MD Washington University Medical School Residency: Greater Lawrence Family Medicine Residency I was drawn to Family Medicine because it allows me to care for the whole person and the whole family, over the continuum of a lifespan. It is so lovely to follow along in a woman's journey through pregnancy, participate in her childbirth, and then to watch that child grow and develop into adulthood. I also love working with the entire family, and helping them through all stages of life (and through end of life). One of the things I find most valuable is establishing that longer term relationship built on trust and mutual respect. I find getting to know my patients and their stories is not only a privilege, but it also allows me to feel more connected to them and to serve them better. I love our residency program because I am working with other physicians who are not only intelligent but thoughtful and collaborative and attentive to caring holistically for our patients. Every one of them is committed to learning and teaching, and improving themselves and those around them by finding the best evidence behind current practices. They are colleagues whom I would feel very comfortable trusting to care for my patients, and whom I would recommend to family and friends. What I really enjoy about the Pacific Northwest is the ease with which I can access such beauty in nature - on hikes, long bike rides, camping trips with family, white water rafting, or even just a lovely scenic drive (be it exploring mountains or waterfalls, old growth forest, the coast, alpine lakes, historical sites, you name it!). In addition, Portland offers such a rich diversity of opportunities. I have been able to connect with communities of people with which I share common interests (choral groups, dance groups, religious communities, political activism groups). After living in various regions of the US (East coast, Midwest, South, Southwest), I feel that I have finally found what feels like home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594319744427-RN2ACGI3SO3Z4INFDF2L/BURNESS%2C+JESSICA+MD+2015.jpg Milwaukie Clinic Faculty - Jessica Burness, MD Pronouns: she/her Brown University School of Medicine Residency: OHSU Family Medicine Residency I stayed on at OHSU as chief resident in family medicine from 2004-2005. I spent several years working in Kotzebue, Alaska, and at the Native American Rehabilitation Association, NARA, before joining the faculty of Providence Oregon Family Medicine in 2007. I took on the role of Associate Program Director in 2014 and oversee the curriculum for the residency. My clinical passions include geriatrics, women’s health, including colposcopy, and health education. I visit patients in a local nursing home weekly. I live with my husband and two daughters and am an avid reader, hiker and wannabe cyclist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594319785410-VHPGDJRPBBJS51JZR8FO/Christensen%2C+Jill.jpg Milwaukie Clinic Faculty - Jill Christensen, MD Pronouns: she/her Oregon Health Sciences University Residency: Providence Oregon Family Medicine After college, I joined the Peace Corps in Kenya as a public health volunteer, working on water and sanitation and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. After returning to the US, I worked in public health research in Oregon looking into adolescent tobacco use and neighborhood influences on physical activity and obesity. These experiences showed me the importance of social determinants of health and led me to a career in family medicine. I chose family medicine because of it’s focus on the community as well as the whole person. I love the long term relationships that I am able to build with patients across the lifespan, that I can walk with them through the most challenging moments as well as times of joy and wellness. After attending OHSU for medical school, I chose Providence Milwaukie for residency because of the wonderful people here- the residents, the faculty and the community which has all the resources of a big hospital system but the small feel of a community hospital serving diverse patients from a variety of backgrounds. I was a new mom when I finished medical school and I was attracted to a program full of role model faculty who have balanced family and medicine. I was chief resident then stayed on after graduation as a clinical mentor and now faculty. Today, I supervise the new-parent elective as this program continues to support our residents as whole people with families. I also serve as medical director of our Mother Baby lactation clinic as well as our Community Teaching Kitchen. I love that our hospital supports innovative programs to serve the community and that our program has a strong sense of social justice to serve the underserved. I love living in the PNW- my husband and 2 daughters and I enjoy camping, paddleboarding, and hiking. This is a beautiful place to call home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/bb310259-f3ba-4300-b705-aa71b198b4cf/A172562E-4247-45BF-A65E-E5BB92502D02.jpeg Milwaukie Clinic Faculty - Jennifer Hill, PhD, MAC, ABPP Pronouns: she/her Augustana College University of Iowa I provide behavioral health treatment for our family medicine patients in the Milwaukie clinic, teach psychology trainees & medical residents, and help run our residency's in-house substance use programs. In addition to being a licensed psychologist, I specialize in chemical dependency issues, personality disorders, and anxiety. I adore my job with the residency because it involves all the best things: working with interdisciplinary teams, being inspired daily by a community of lifelong learners, and helping treat people at various places in the lifespan. After growing up in Colorado and Wyoming, I still feels most at home under a clear blue sky with a mountain on the horizon and I’ve made Portland my home since 2008. I found my way to psychology through a desire to help people focus on health, wellness, prevention and treatment. I trained at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD and at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Hobbies and wellness favorites include: Cooking, reading, yoga, travel, walking on my lunch break, and camping. I’m a cat person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/edb2ed7a-bc4f-40c1-b430-da0d0818e860/20598455-A1EA-4486-9CAE-6169D6157F9E_1_105_c.jpeg Milwaukie Clinic Faculty - Holly Hofkamp, MD Pronouns: she/her University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Residency: University of California, Los Angeles I grew up on the East Coast in a loving family that valued hard work and education. I had access to good schools and teachers, study abroad programs that broadened my perspectives, and great family medicine mentors in medical school and residency that helped to shape me as a clinician. After residency, I met my husband in Oregon and have 3 beautiful children and now feel at home in the lush greenery of the Pacific Northwest. In short, I consider myself super lucky and try to remember that privilege every day when caring for patients. While I originally planned on a career in pediatrics, I fell in love with caring for patients of all ages and for the wide variety of clinical medicine that family medicine allows. I have particular interests in residency education and curriculum design, inpatient medicine, supporting children and parents to create healthy families, health equity, community engagement, and transgender medicine. My main goal as a doctor is to do right for my patients. To me, this means putting in the work to be clinically excellent, listening deeply to make people feel safe and heard, and having an eye towards social justice and advocacy. I try hard to think about each patient as an individual, and consider their family context, their communities, and their lived experience when partnering with people to improve their health. As an educator, I hope to contribute to a residency culture that values these things as well – clinical excellence, relational leadership and communication, and community engagement to promote equity. Outside of work, I can be found outside with my husband and 3 young children biking, skiing, camping, and generally making messes. I’ve also been known to dabble in musical theater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594319863522-AATEJ1MXN9OX7HNZ21HJ/PAGE%2C+TANYA+MD+2015.jpg Milwaukie Clinic Faculty - Tanya Page, MD Pronouns: she/her Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NYC Residency: OHSU Family Medicine Residency I’ve always enjoyed the simple, inclusive approach of family medicine – we see everybody, and we don’t have to give them-up when they grow up, get pregnant, or run out of treatment options. As a family doctor, I can see any patient of any age who walks through my door with any complaint. I may not be an expert in their issue, but I can at least partner with them and get the ball rolling. I love finding out what motivates people and working with them on empowerment to improve their own health. The breadth of experiences one can have in family medicine is also rewarding – my current practice encompasses addiction medicine, outpatient family medicine and inpatient medicine. My mother’s family is from the PNW, so we ventured West regularly on vacations as a child, and I always loved the mountains! I was happy to match in the PNW for residency, but didn’t actually intend to stay. However, it’s too easy to get used to the mountains, the ocean, the amazing food, and the endless things to do outside. One husband and two small native-Oregonians later, I think I’m probably going to be here awhile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594319901127-PIK25M6UQTXAF6HZTTYV/TALBOT%2C+CYNTHIA+MD+2015.jpg Milwaukie Clinic Faculty - Cynthia Talbot, MD Pronouns: she/her UC Berkeley-UC San Francisco Joint Medical Program Residency: Group Health Cooperative Family Medicine Residency (now Kaiser) I chose Family Medicine because I like to think holistically — to look at the big picture and think about the whole person in the context of their family and community. Working with people and families through 30+ years of practice has deepened my knowledge and understanding. I care deeply about the relationships I have built with patients, families and the community over time. The wonderful thing about Family Medicine is it is a very diverse and adaptable specialty. Your day has so much diversity that it is hard to be bored! Also, your focus can shift as you develop new interests or as you go through different stages of your own life. Where once I focused on maternity and young family care, now I enjoy working with elder patients and palliative care. I also have developed a strong interest in the treatment of chronic pain and substance use disorders. And I’ve really enjoyed traveling with residents to West Africa (Ghana and Nigeria) for global health rotations. I love living in Portland Oregon. There is so much natural beauty around us as well as the best bookstore in the US (Powell’s). Its a great place to raise kids - my husband and I raised three here. One of my passions has been riding and working with horses - it’s amazing that you can have horses 20 minutes from downtown Portland! I also come from a theatrical family and love movies, music and theater and there is plenty of all here to experience and enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594319939440-CNKVWKPDGYK3GC7CK2X5/Reagan%2C+Josh+MD+2012.jpg Milwaukie Clinic Faculty - Josh Reagan, MD Pronouns: he/him UCSF Medical School Residency: OHSU Family Medicine Residency I grew up in Portland Oregon but whenever my family could we left Portland for the wilds of eastern Oregon, or Washington or California. Our family dinners involved my sister and I listening to my parents (both family physicians) talking about their day and the amazing things they were able to see and do (as well as use a whole lot of terminology we could not understand). I eventually decided to follow their footsteps in some ways, and attended UCSF medical school and then OHSU family medicine residency, along the way starting my own family. I chose family medicine because of my love of the whole picture, the person as well as their medical problems. It is incredible to get to play a role in the way family’s grow, in the way people deal with adversity, and in the transformations that people experience. I probably have special interest in obstetrics, pediatrics, diabetes, addiction, contraception, but really enjoy most things in medicine. I love this program because of the people that are here. I have never worked with such an amazing set of partners, who all have different ideas about making the world, and residency, a better place. My hobbies include reading books, trying to keep track of current events (although this is sometimes frustrating too), but mostly hiking, biking, backpacking, kayaking, river rafting, climbing, pretty much anything I can do outdoors without a motor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594319971623-XVAJRI5Z85WXAXP4DU5R/Ruegg%2C+Daniel+MD+2017.jpg Milwaukie Clinic Faculty - W. 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Baker, MD, PhD, IBCLC Pronouns: she/her Boston University School of Medicine Residency: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 4yr program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/f520fb9e-2bbb-4762-9ca2-025be03d4366/37C9C7DD-5F5D-4596-A1DA-23FBC7299439.jpeg Southeast Clinic Faculty - Marc Carey, MD, PhD Pronouns: he/him Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine Residency: Providence Oregon Family Medicine Residency https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594409017790-QQ8MCI5CR6AUB2W1B3MD/CHOE%2C+MARIETTA+MD+2013.jpg Southeast Clinic Faculty - Marietta Choe, MD Pronouns: she/her University of California Davis Residency: Ventura County Medical Center Family Medicine Residency I was attracted to family medicine because I didn’t want to narrow my focus to just one area or give up caring for a segment of the population. I moved to Portland to be in the ideal location that combines the best of what nature and city has to offer, in a setting that allowed me to practice full spectrum family medicine, and work with the best colleagues one could ever wish for. I am grateful that all this still holds true twenty years later. Although I don’t play ultimate Frisbee anymore, I now get to coach or watch my son play. I love to bake and try new recipes (but only if they are easy and come rated 5 stars). I love to and look forward to travelling, whether it’s our annual backpacking trip in the Pacific NW or to other breathtaking parts of the world. I try to fit in running or yoga to balance out my joy of eating all the great food Portland has to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/38a2751f-b943-4f63-b2c4-3883588fe8d9/website+pic+2.jpg Southeast Clinic Faculty - Monica DeMasi, MD, FAAFP Pronouns: she/her Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Residency: Brown Family Medicine Residency Program, Providence, RI Fellowships: Harvard Medical School Academy Fellowship in Medical Education, Harvard Medical School Center for Primary Care Innovation Fellowship/Senior Innovation Fellowship, Boston, MA I am passionate about preventative care, community health, population health/quality improvement, and physician advocacy. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents, special needs children and their families, and LGBTQIA and immigrant communities. I love family medicine because it allows me to care for multi-generational families in meaningful longitudinal healing relationships. It is an honor to be able to participate in medical education and to help the next generation of family doctors grow. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, yoga and reading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/4a4e4569-6d59-4f43-8776-434ff7b5193b/susie+headshot.jpg Southeast Clinic Faculty - Make it stand out Susan Glinka, PsyD Pronouns: She/her Clinic Psychologist Pacific University School of Graduate Psychology Residency: Providence Medical Group I was drawn to clinical psychology by a desire to help patients care for their minds and bodies to improve health and wellness. I am passionate about family medicine because it presents the opportunity to meet patients in all stages of their lives. I specialize in the intersection between mental health, physical well-being, and the external factors that influence both. What I love about my role teaching is the opportunity to help future physicians and psychologists understand the importance of taking a holistic view of their patients and providing trauma-informed care. Outside of work, I spend my time with my husband chasing our toddler, and exploring all the natural beauty the Pacific Northwest has to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594320049375-QP9B9BI60IFLS1989ZAE/Jeffers%2C+Melissa.jpg Southeast Clinic Faculty - Melissa Hemphill, MD Pronouns: she/her Oregon Health and Sciences University Residency: Providence Oregon Family Medicine Residency I chose family medicine because I love caring for people over time and generations, and providing comprehensive care focused on preventing disease. I am passionate about integrative medicine, provider wellness, and healthcare policy. I am currently serving as Speaker for the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians. In my free time, I enjoy adventuring with my family in the great PNW, rock climbing, and reading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594320135999-0RE2QJF521F2P2JD60HV/Pederson+Ben+MD+2017.jpg Southeast Clinic Faculty - Ben Pederson, MD Pronouns: he/him University of Minnesota Medical School-Twin Cities Residency: OHSU Family Medicine Residency I grew up in Minnesota and attended Macalester College and UMN for medical school. My passion for family medicine stems from my experiences in clinical research, global health, and primary care in underserved communities. What I love about family medicine is that it is the specialty with the broadest knowledge base and the largest impact on individual and community health. My clinical interests include complex chronic disease management, LGBTQIAS+ health, quality improvement, evidence base medicine, addiction medicine, inpatient medicine, and clinical teaching. I also have a special interest in global health; I completed a NIH Fogarty clinical research fellowship in Kenya and remain involved in the world of global health with the public health NGO Organic Health Response (OHR) based on Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria, Kenya. With OHR I serve as a clinical research and programs advisor supporting projects that focus on maternal health, emergency medicine, and HIV care. I joined faculty in 2018. I absolutely love the Southeast clinic. The clinic culture is so supportive and focused on always going above-and-beyond for our patients. There is a deep sense of health equity that runs through our clinic. We are well equipped to serve our very diverse community of east Portland. I live in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood with my wife and daughter. I am an obsessive cyclist, racing both road and cyclocross. From wine country to the Willows, I love to explore Oregon in my free time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594320283371-3U09XFIC9RV24L665P55/SCHWARTZ%2C+TOM+MD+2013.jpg Southeast Clinic Faculty - Tom Schwartz, MD Pronouns: he/him University of Wisconsin-Madison Residency: University of Wisconsin-Madison Family Medicine Residency https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594320347796-XIS23G5VKVACBSR32CRL/WADDICK%2C+MICHAEL+MD+2015.jpg Southeast Clinic Faculty - Michael Waddick, MD Pronouns: he/him University of Wisconsin (Go Badgers) Residency: Swedish - Seattle I chose family medicine because it's core values resonate with me, it allowed me to focus on healthcare for the underserved, and I knew I would never get bored (and that has been correct so far!) I enjoy hiking, biking, windsurfing, skiing and snowboarding https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/advocacy-1 daily 0.75 2023-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/b535ed12-8e78-427b-b852-11432d3fc7df/hill+day+2023.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/5e2d707e-74e4-435a-a80e-ecffcbf2ab3e/dc+hill+day+2023.jpg https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/faqs daily 0.75 2020-07-28 https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/procedures daily 0.75 2020-07-28 https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/suboxone-training-and-group-visits daily 0.75 2020-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1594403906857-5V2WBXJQE9M4CROY9TXS/Annotation+2020-07-10+105140.png Suboxone Training - Graduate with the skill-set needed to succeed in Addiction Medicine. Receive your X-waiver and practice Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT). Work with our integrated IT Matters team to provide comprehensive care for a variety of substance use disorders. Learn more about associated health conditions and unique barriers that this patient population faces. *Thomas, Roxanne; Brischetto, Brenda; Reagan, Josh; and Ruegg, Daniel, "Project Nurture: An Educational Model for Substance Use Disorder Treatment During & After Pregnancy: Saving lives, saving money, saving families, and training future doctors" (2020). Milwaukie Family Medicine. https://digitalcommons.psjhealth.org/milwaukie_family/4 (from this Poster Presentation) https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/behavioral-health daily 0.75 2024-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/9cc577ad-479c-4848-ae3b-72e68e076645/tamawanas+little+crrek.jpg Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health Integration Working as a team with residents and faculty to help provide counseling and psychological support to help patients achieve their health goals is a great way to deliver care. Our level of integration in our tier 5 Patient Centered Medical Homes, includes the ability to do crisis intervention, warm handoffs, close follow up and assistance when emergent care is needed. Our graduates seek out jobs with integrated Behavioral Health as they see the benefit of linked compassionate care incorporating mind and body together. By incorporating whole person mental and physical care we can help patients find a lighter path forward from the dark struggles with which they are grappling. Cradle to grave behavioral health services model the same kind of breadth and scope as family medicine itself. Behavioral health services are adjunct to the services provided by residents and faculty. We have the time medical providers may not always have to do a deep dive into why a patient is struggling in order to improve therapeutic alliance, goals of care, and to improve health outcomes. We aim to ease the burden of care and improve patient experience through providing diagnostic differential, consultation, short term psychotherapy, and maximizing health and behavior goals. Along with clinical pharmacy, we work to ease resident burden in often being asked to be de facto psychiatrists by assuring accurate diagnoses and appropriately triaging level of care. We also frequently liaise with community and hospital psychological and psychiatric services to improve the care our patients get while outside of the clinic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1595200601430-VQFQYH831I2BCR898A76/Jen+Hillcropped+final.png Behavioral Health - Dr. Jennifer Hill, PhD Dr. Jennifer Hill provides behavioral health treatment for our family medicine patients in the Milwaukie clinic, teaches psychology trainees & medical residents, and is active in our residency's in-house substance use programs. In addition to being a licensed psychologist, she specializes in chemical dependency issues, personality disorders, and anxiety. She loves her job with the residency because it involves all the best things: working with interdisciplinary teams, being inspired daily by a community of lifelong learners, and helping treat people at various places in the lifespan. After growing up in Colorado and Wyoming, she still feels most at home under a clear blue sky with a mountain on the horizon and she has made Portland her home since 2008. A desire to help patients focus on health, wellness, prevention and treatment, led to her studying psychology. She trained at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD and at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Hobbies and wellness favorites include: Cooking, reading, yoga, travel, walking on her lunch break, and camping. She is a cat person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/80ba9c6c-04ce-4979-bd17-f370bec7304e/susie%2Bheadshot.jpg https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/dr-jessica-burness-apd-curricular-chair daily 0.75 2024-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/6a400b59-5589-4167-9b84-877b83f8339e/Jess+Burness%27+favored+headshot.jpg Dr Jessica Burness APD Curricular Chair - Hello! My name is Jessica Burness, but most folks in the program just call me Jess. I chair our curriculum committee and am very proud of the work we have done over the years to build a longitudinal R2 and R3 curriculum that centers the resident experience in the Patient Centered Medical Home. Every proposal for curriculum development and improvement in our residency is either resident driven by residents or developed with extensive input from the four to six residents on the curriculum committee. We meet monthly and invite guests to share ideas and help us brainstorm solutions to concerns raised by residents, to explore innovative ideas for education and clinical experience, and to work to meet the goals we set for ourselves each year. We routinely review resident evaluations of rotations and other elements of the curriculum, such as QI, plan noon reports and case-based conference series and work to develop elective experiences. Here are a few of our successful projects over the past year: Development of a dual inpatient/outpatient addiction medicine elective with Terena Gimmillaro DO, one of our graduates and a local addiction medicine specialist, to supplement our core rotational experiences with IT MATTERS and with the addiction medicine consult service at Providence Portland Medical Center. Development of an Advocacy Elective rotation with faculty member Evan Saulino, who also leads the national organization Doctors for America. Development of an all day advocacy workshop during the intern community medicine week, in collaboration with OHSU Pediatrics. In response to intern feedback that our six week inpatient pediatrics rotation, although it provided excellent clinical experience and teaching, was extremely intensive and exhausting, we worked with our pediatrician partners at Randall Children’s Hospital to split the rotation into two three week blocks and provide a consistent cushion at the start and end of the rotation. We also worked to try to get most interns one summery block and one wintery block of inpatient pediatrics. 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Our job is to help teach you the art of practicing as Family Physicians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/1601076311401-HQVS3TTCW1PX6G1LEKER/Modified-model-for-Dreyfus-and-Dreyfus-skills-acquisition.png Program Director's perspective on learning We train for competency as we are all lifelong learners. Our job is to help teach you the art of practicing as Family Physicians. https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/graduates-updated-for-2021-grads daily 0.75 2025-10-15 https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/general-2 daily 0.75 2025-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/dcd1c416-fd34-44cb-88ad-9e166414b042/DSC08101.jpg Diversity, Equality and Inclusion - We strive to maintain a learning environment that is safe and welcoming for our residents, faculty, staff and patients. Our residency program recognizes that promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism is essential to the role of the family doctor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/b051192f-f278-4650-9365-2735850e9195/DSC08075.jpg Diversity, Equality and Inclusion - Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-racism Committee is a residency specific committee made up of residents, faculty and staff. We have been tasked with applying an equity lens to our program’s processes including, but not limited to:. Curriculum Recruitment Evaluations Faculty recruitment and development Clinical operations and patient care Resident experience Dismantling institutional racism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/cfdcf908-c163-4465-9107-1671b2e282e0/pgy3gradpic2023.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/339af9c1-483a-4f6c-b918-4821f96cc904/Fernando%2BPolanco.jpg Diversity, Equality and Inclusion - Spotlight: Fernando Polanco, M.Sc., MD Hood River graduate 2023. Now practicing in British Columbia. "I wanted to come to a residency program that valued my background in health policy and encouraged policy work throughout. Starting PGY1, I was grateful to have been chosen to participate in the 'Oregon Policy Scholar Program' through the OAFP. With the help of OAFP leadership and its members, I created a resolution to address systemic racism imbedded in medicine. It passed at the state level and is on its way to be nationally recognized. Change is possible in residency and this program helped facilitate that." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/34dada84-c27d-4393-a280-0250d17a01f3/DSC08140.jpg Diversity, Equality and Inclusion - Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community Oregon has laws that are very supportive of LGBTQIA+ communities. We recognize that developing clinical competency in LGBTQIA+ care is a foundational element of primary care education and strive to integrate inclusive, guideline-based, clinical teaching across our curriculum. *Coming soon: a new elective on LGBTQIA+ health! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/b7dcaead-13a1-40cf-a7dd-a787d3ff5b7b/a7aa8c58-ba82-44e8-9cd1-276b3afc7077-medium16x9_Portlandmural1.jpg Diversity, Equality and Inclusion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/a8f2580b-fde0-43bd-8501-10a35229a332/img3099-0.jpg Diversity, Equality and Inclusion - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/03d28ea5-572c-4d3a-aac5-50fffc27f6b3/Portland-Oregon-murals-Aug19-3676-1024x677.jpg Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Our family medicine clinics are FQHC “Look Alike” clinics. We serve ethnically and socially diverse patient populations. We serve large BIPOC and immigrant communities. If you are bilingual in Spanish, Russian, Cantonese, Vietnamese or other languages, you are likely to be able to use those skills daily. In addition to other programs listed on this page we provide: In person interpreters In clinic social work and case management Active support from clinical ethicists Clinical care coordinators Excellent access to behavioral health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/50aa74a9-7e8c-4eb0-9c90-46d04bfa18db/DSC08078.jpg Diversity, Equality and Inclusion - Supporting At-Risk Populations: “With overdose deaths surpassing 100,000 a year in the United States, more than doubling since 2015, addressing substance use disorder is obviously an urgent need - but it is a complex one that highlights the need to use a whole-person model to treatment, focusing on patient-driven wellness, and meeting patients where they are. Unfortunately, most patients with substance use disorder have significant trauma including the medical setting. Helping change how we provide care through innovative, multidisciplinary team-based programs like It Matters and Project Nurture, creating a safe space rather than a triggering one, is gratifying and motivating me as a family physician. Working with our patients and my colleagues is privilege that I honor.” Amelia Baker, MD, PhD, IBCLC, faculty member at our SE Clinic We integrate substance use disorder (SUD) care into our clinics, inpatient, and obstetric services. 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Kara has worked for Providence over 25 years. She began as a Medical Assistant at Providence North Portland in 1997, then became the residency’s Southeast Clinic Office Coordinator in 2001, just a month before the first residents began. Her knowledge and skills grew with the residency, and she remains the liaison between the residency and the two clinics. Her attention to detail is astounding. She is a wizard at managing Epic, resident rotations, elective scheduling, evaluations, ACGME hours requirements, and coordination and managing the clinic and call schedules. Her skill in making our longitudinal schedules is exceptional and helps us be a highly functioning group, despite the complexity. Kara enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, planning girls weekends, baking, and going on fun adventures with her husband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/c689117c-8fa1-44c0-9d69-82a64faaf800/Aimee_4%5B88%5D.jpg Administrative Staff - Aimee Lee Senior Administrative Assistant Aimee Lee joined Providence eight years ago providing valuable administrative support. She loves to bake, hike, and enjoys camping at the beach. When she’s not busy figuring out riddles with her 2 kids, Parker (14) and Madison (11), she’s catching up on the latest kdrama or playing mah jong. https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/class2026 daily 0.75 2025-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/4e927d79-fac0-436f-9222-e2128ee65cff/Brandon+Bartlett%2C+MD+2023%5B88%5D.jpg Class of 2026 - Brandon Bartlett M.D. Pronouns: he/him Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine Growing up in Bend, Oregon, I was spoiled with the ability to be on the river or in the mountains at a moments notice. I quickly learned that I never wanted to leave Oregon and stayed close to home for undergrad at OSU (go beavs!) and medical school at OHSU. Prior to medical school, I worked in the Emergency Department in rural central Oregon and developed a passion for rural medicine. I chose Family Medicine because of the ability to form long lasting, impactful relationships with patients across all ages and the opportunity to provide care in multiple different settings. I am especially interested in integrative medicine and preventative care. I chose Providence Milwaukie Family Medicine Residency because of the small community feel, the kindness of the faculty and staff, and the chance to practice in the place I have always called home. Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing guitar, singing, Oregon State football, and playing with my german shepherd Maya. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/56e3562d-2b5c-458a-aadb-b29581fcf1a8/Rachel+Gallagher%2C+M.D.+2023+.jpg Class of 2026 - Rachel Gallagher, M.D. Pronouns: she/they University of Minnesota School of Medicine I grew up on Mercer Island, WA before moving to Minnesota to study sociology at Carleton College. Despite some very cold winters, I loved the Midwest and stayed to work at a residential community for adults with developmental disabilities before attending medical school at the University of Minnesota. While in medical school, I found that family medicine was a perfect fit for my desire to care for patients throughout all different phases of their lives. My passions in healthcare are serving LGBTQIA+ patients, along with folks with disabilities and their families. As a family medicine physician, I hope to make a concrete difference in the lives of these people who deserve only the best. Outside of the hospital, I love going for long walks with my spouse and dogs, baking (heavy on the chocolate), and exploring local bookstores. I’m so excited to be back in the Pacific Northwest and surrounded by the incredible people here at Providence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/bfc5cdb0-1977-48ed-9f13-09d9de4ec106/Sataj+Johnson%2C+M.D.+2024-2026.jpeg Class of 2026 - Sataj Johnson M.D. Pronouns: she/her Saint James School of Medicine I was born and raised in Southern California before finishing my undergraduate education at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Acquiring a Bachelor of Science in Public Health solidified my long-held desire to serve underserved populations. After attending medical school in the Caribbean, I am thrilled to return to the PNW. Providence Milwaukie is providing me the opportunity to expand and exceed my educational and professional goals. I aim to practice full-spectrum family medicine, emphasizing obstetrics, reproductive health, women’s health, and procedures. Beyond medicine, I enjoy attending live sporting events and concerts, playing pick-up sports, and exploring nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/a231f84f-1985-4047-bcc1-219ff4a5fed8/Emily+Miyasako%2C+D.O.+2023.jpg Class of 2026 - Emily Miyasako, D.O. Pronouns: she/her Pacific Northwest University College of Osteopathy I am originally from Tigard, OR and completed medical school in Yakima, WA. I am excited to be back in the Portland area for residency. I was able to complete a sub-internship at Providence Milwaukie and really admired the sense of community and support that residents receive here. I was first drawn to family medicine because I liked the idea of forming meaningful relationships with patients. I also like the broad scope that family medicine is able to offer. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, gardening, playing violin, and rock collecting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/7eb5eac0-543c-43a0-82fb-c632a27c5167/Brianna+Pickering%2C+M.D.+2023.jpg Class of 2026 - Brianna “Bri” Pickering, M.D. Pronouns: she/them Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine I grew up in a small agricultural town in central California. My career in healthcare started when I earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UC San Francisco/SFSU in 2012. I practiced as a physical therapist for six years at Providence Portland Medical Center with a focus on neurological and vestibular rehabilitation. Helping people recover from devastating injuries brought joy and fulfillment to my days at the hospital. I chose to become a physician because I found myself repeatedly drawn to the medical management aspect of patient care. During medical school I loved every specialty I encountered - I wanted to do it all! Family Medicine allows me to do just that while providing care that is multifaceted and longitudinal. I am treasuring the opportunity to develop lasting relationships with patients across all stages of life and am especially interested in OB and addiction care. During my time off I try to soak up everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer with my wife and son. For us this has meant gallons of coffee, hundreds of food trucks, and thousands of hours walking through the outdoors. I also enjoy playing all sorts of sports, most recently indoor soccer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/7f04263d-db55-49c0-9112-0aa87fc9d733/August+Stuppy%2C+D.O.+2023.jpg Class of 2026 - August “Gus” Stuppy, D.O. Pronouns: he/they Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine I grew up in Joplin, Missouri, went to college in Arkansas and moved to Colorado for my Master’s and medical school. I was originally drawn to Family Medicine for the emphasis on patient continuity and connection, and I stayed with Family Medicine for the focus on community outreach and engagement. There are many ways in which a Family Medicine doctor can be a positive, powerful advocate for change within community, and I believe this program will help me work toward the aspirational version of myself. My interests in Family Medicine include addiction medicine, community medicine, and gender-affirming care. I love baking different breads, learning languages, playing video games, and reading sci-fi/fantasy/social justice books. I’m looking forward to exploring Portland for its great food and contributing to what already feels like a warm and friendly community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/176471c6-b1f3-4ad9-9cfd-68fccb261aad/Eric+Waelbroeck%2C+MD+2023.jpg Class of 2026 - Eric Waelbroeck, M.D. Pronouns: he/him University of Virginia School of Medicine I was born in Mexico City and spent most of my life on the other side of the States on the East Coast. I have fond memories of my time as an outdoors instructor in Maryland, and I find I love family medicine for the same reasons I love leading expeditions in the wilderness. When you start an encounter, you bring with you a vast knowledge and skillset to tackle many of the problems you expect to see. As it happens, our plans rarely go as expected and we must use what we have in our toolbox to tackle challenges we were not expecting to face. Family medicine training provides a broad training which best prepares us to tackle the unknown, build strong relationships, and handle the unexpected– no matter the environment. I am interested in wilderness medicine, behavioral health, and procedures. Outside of medicine, I enjoy writing music, rock climbing, backpacking, snowboarding, and skateboarding. Mostly, though, I spend my afternoons trying to entertain my hyperactive cat, Mochi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/22988b8d-f337-4d00-a8d0-d40f41ee4074/Jack+Kennady%2C+D.O.+2023.jpg Class of 2026 - Jack Kennady, D.O. Hood River Resident Pronouns: he/him University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine in San Antonio, Texas I have always been inspired by the way family medicine physicians can shape their communities and act as agents for change and social justice. Growing up in a town of 90 people in West Texas, along with my passion for working with the underserved and underrepresented, has naturally drawn me towards rural family medicine. The field of medicine is constantly evolving, and I am grateful to be a part of an innovative program like Providence Milwaukie/Hood River RTP. This program offers a range of opportunities, from wellness initiatives to mobile clinics, allowing me to pursue my passion while receiving training to serve my future community. When I'm not immersed in medicine, you can find me riding my bike, playing guitar, or spending time with my wife and our pets. We have a black cat named Boo Radley, a 'chugaweenie' named Eloise, and a pug named Wilson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/3aaea578-8736-4626-8d9c-8bfe5244f5fe/Rachel+Monroe%2C+MD+2023.jpg Class of 2026 - Rachel Monroe, M.D. Hood River Resident Pronouns: she/her Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine I was born and raised in eastern Oregon, in a small town on the Snake River. After graduating from the College of Idaho, I lived and worked in Seattle in clinical research. My focus was first on autoimmune diseases, and later on breast cancer treatments. While I loved learning about the research process, I missed working directly with patients. Medial school had long been a dream of mine, and I finally made the jump and attended Washington State University’s College of Medicine in Spokane and the Tri-Cities. I am so glad to have found my place in the medical community. I love developing my knowledge and skills and using them to serve patients. Relationships bring meaning to the work I do every day and I’m grateful for everything I’m learning from patients. Training in Portland, Milwaukie, and Hood River is an excellent opportunity to learn in varied settings, and I am enjoying building connections in all of these communities. When I’m not in clinic or the hospital, I spend my time social dancing, exploring the outdoor areas in and around Portland, and connecting with friends, family, and my cat, Henry. https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/spotlight-on-hospitalists-grads daily 0.75 2023-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/85ce1a27-4de0-422c-b546-042a890ff9d8/Nicholas+Wolfgang%2C+MD.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/47802fe5-62ec-42db-a425-541cb5696571/Rubama+Nasir%2C+DO.JPG https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/class-of-2027-1 daily 0.75 2025-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/59fefa54-a845-4ac2-b9c1-34604971bd7e/D2903AAC-BAE7-4A1C-ABB2-45A844D813FE.jpeg Class of 2027 prelim - Megan Bastian, M.D. Pronouns: she/her Saint Louis University School of Medicine I grew up in Sammamish, Washington, but escaped the rain for a few years and went to college at USC in Los Angeles (Fight On!). For medical school, I enjoyed a brief stint in the Midwest at Saint Louis University. During medical school, I found I enjoyed nearly every rotation and patient population, but craved more continuity, which ultimately confirmed my decision to become a Family Medicine doctor. I especially love Family Medicine for its emphasis on building rapport and relationships with patients. This multifaceted and relationship-oriented approach allows us to be strong advocates and supporters. I am particularly interested in reproductive health, community medicine, procedures, and preventive care. I am grateful for the opportunity to be training here at Providence and to be back in the PNW, where I can enjoy all my favorite outdoor activities (hiking, camping, skiing, etc.). I also enjoy reading fantasy and murder mystery books, cooking, and exploring craft breweries and all the food scenes in Portland! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/d5746f2a-bc38-46c0-9704-f197988477cc/F37E4E02-64F0-4B34-834B-9809B3FADC20.jpeg Class of 2027 prelim - Jose Manuel Carrillo-Castro, M.D. Pronouns: he/they Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine Originally from Lima, Peru, my family brought me to the United States at the age of 8 in search of better educational opportunities for myself and my brother. I eventually found my way to the Pacific Northwest, where I attended Western Washington University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience. After completing my undergraduate education, I fully dove into immigrant justice community organizing – working with organizations like Community 2 Community (based in Bellingham) and Detention Watch Network (based in D.C.) to advocate for immigrant justice on multiple fronts, including: farmworker rights, sanctuary city advocacy, detention center abolition, and more. My work as a community organizer led me to realize the power that our own stories, experiences, and narratives can bring into the world which can be channeled towards justice for our communities. It also led me to truly value the importance of community and how we are all connected through the systems we are a part of. Eventually, I returned to the medical field working as a Certified Nursing Assistant at a rural hospital in Idaho and then as a Medical Assistant in a Family Medicine clinic during the start of the COVID pandemic. I pursued my medical degree at Oregon Health and Science University – where I found that my social justice interests and medical interests lined up perfectly with Family Medicine. From there, I found Providence Milwaukie as the program that best embodied all of these values and would let me grow into the kind of physician I want to become. My interests medically include primary care for folks at all ages of life, working with immigrant populations (hablo Español!), integrative health, chronic pain, integrative health, and anything having to do with the mind-body connection. I place great importance in the wisdom you bring regarding your experience of your health and healing journey (including cultural aspects outside of Western medicine) and my goal is always to make patients feel empowered in regard to their health. My biggest passions outside of medicine include playing music, bouldering, hiking, cooking, and woodworking – all things which I can happily do in the beautiful Pacific Northwest! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/78332844-b178-4de8-8da9-f20b1549b2f6/069F32CF-A08C-47CA-8980-4D18AFF0E287.jpeg Class of 2027 prelim - Layla Entrikin, M.D. Pronouns: she/her Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine I grew up here in Portland, Oregon! I left to complete my undergraduate education at Tulane University in New Orleans, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in public health. When I graduated, I found myself wanting to be more directly involved with patients; I was ready to step out of the role of researcher. I moved home and picked up work as a student doula, which inspired me to become a physician. In medical school, I was drawn immediately to family medicine because of the field’s emphasis on preventative care and long-term relationships with patients. I continue to be interested in preventative medicine and holistic health. I look forward to partnering with my patients to help them reach their health goals and getting to know them as people along the way. I am passionate about reproductive health, justice, and equity. I believe in full access to any and all health services. I am very excited to work with pregnant patients and to provide obstetric care! Outside of medicine, you can find me lounging on the couch with my elderly cat, Sophie, and spending time with my fiancée. We love cooking at home, watching cartoons, and going on long walks that culminate in getting ice cream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/103d7a09-6ea6-4199-b1c2-9cbb5a53ad27/BF393B7D-4155-4504-854D-7CC871413017.jpeg Class of 2027 prelim - Terry Garfield, M.D. Pronouns: she/her Saint Louis University School of Medicine I grew up in Bellevue, Washington, before I hopped the pond to Seattle for my undergraduate studies at the University of Washington. I then attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri, where I had the great opportunity to explore a new part of the country and proudly show off the Gateway Arch to friends and family. At SLU, I enjoyed every rotation and was torn about which specialty to pursue. However, when I rotated through family medicine towards the end of my third year, I realized that I went home most days feeling fulfilled and energized. I fell in love with the broad scope of family medicine, the chance to build long-term relationships with patients, and the emphasis on preventive care and overall wellness. It felt like the perfect fit! I was drawn to Providence Milwaukie because of its supportive environment, strong training, and variety of electives. The faculty and residents were not only incredibly kind but also deeply committed to learning and teaching, which made my decision even easier. I am beyond excited to be back in the Pacific Northwest! In my free time, I enjoy trying new restaurants, experimenting with baking recipes, attempting to train for half-marathons, reading books, and spending time with my beloved cat, Ozzie, and SO, Brett. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/c94d0e85-43c0-48ac-a6ef-80ed602b0730/A43025E4-99F6-447C-B249-CE5C3E84C49A.jpeg Class of 2027 prelim - Alexis “Lexi” Leonetti, MD Pronouns: she/her Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine Originally from Scottsdale, AZ, I found my way to Oregon for my undergraduate studies. My academic journey has been diverse, taking me from radio journalism at the University of Oregon to literature at Reed College, and even art history in Saint Petersburg, Russia. My interest in medicine truly took shape during a medical anthropology course that highlighted how culture, history, and environment shape our health beliefs. This experience reinforced my belief that the stories we tell shape our understanding of ourselves, our bodies, and our healing. Before medical school, I lived in New York City and worked in public health outreach, focusing on HIV prevention and sexual health education. Returning to Portland, I pursued my medical degree at Oregon Health & Science University. There I discovered my love for family medicine and its wide breadth, allowing me the privilege to care for pregnant people, geriatric patients, and children all in the same day! Now, I am delighted to be staying in the Pacific Northwest at Providence Milwaukie. I am passionate about combining the power of narrative with the practice of medicine, advocating for equitable healthcare access, and providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to people from all walks of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/0c63fff7-e98e-4227-a827-be3e6182c988/76467917-4E40-428A-A294-7FE986C7389D.jpeg Class of 2027 prelim - Alice Moon, M.D. Pronouns: she/her University of Oklahoma College of Medicine I was born and raised in Oklahoma and studied humanities and linguistics at the University of Oklahoma before going on to attend the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. I grew up observing my parents’ medical practices in the fields of podiatry and family medicine. Their practices emphasized service and warmth and inspired me to align my personal values with those of my profession. Other life-giving experiences that have shaped me include a three month-long farming volunteer opportunity in central Mexico and my leadership work in environmentalism at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. The values I rely on to guide my life and practice are openness, compassion, self-reflection, and sincerity. Within family medicine, I have particular interests in family-centered care, population health, and palliative care (among many others!). I am so excited to make Portland a home for my husband, daughter, and dogs. We love spending quality time together going on walks, enjoying meals, and being active outdoors. Equally important to me is my mindfulness and meditation practice. All of these things together make my life vibrant and will help to guide me during my training. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/9fd781c5-18bf-4993-8b31-7a641f7de54f/7F549DED-6B9C-42E2-944A-6E3E617A2301.jpeg Class of 2027 prelim - Maria Wetzel, M.D. Pronouns: she/her Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine I grew up in Salem, Oregon, and after a brief stint in snowy Minnesota at Carleton College, I decided I was ready to face the rain again and return to the PNW for medical school. I learned early on that I enjoyed variety in medicine, as well as the ability to connect with my patients through longitudinal relationships. I love that family medicine incorporates both of these, and also provides the opportunity to help patients in all stages of life. Beyond the broad scope of family medicine, my specific interests include procedures and sports medicine. Outside of work I love to travel and read, and also enjoy training and competing with my masters swim team. I’m looking forward to continuing to explore the Portland area during residency, and hope to do so by hiking, paddle boarding and trying out new restaurants! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/e86c57e1-c88e-4f09-bf83-4bee4fe15827/4F45D49A-EBBA-42B0-8E78-47F5F55A6316.jpeg Class of 2027 prelim - Amanda Ciechanowski, M.D. Pronouns: she/her Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) Having spent the greater part of my life in Illinois, I’ve always had a special place in my heart for the enduring spirit of the Chicago Cubs, big thunderstorms, Great Lakes, and cornfields as far as the eye can see. But, as life would have it, the journey to becoming a doctor ended up taking me far beyond the Land of Lincoln! After completing my undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, I went on to find my calling studying medicine at la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (Latin American School of Medicine) in Havana, Cuba. I’m forever grateful to have trained as a doctora de ciencia y conciencia, for all the amazing Cuban professors who taught me the importance of appreciating your patient as a bio-psycho-social and spiritual whole and, even more grateful still, for the opportunity to have learned the art of medicine in a country that values health as a human right. That same commitment to health equity, underserved communities and comprehensive patient care is a huge part of what drew me to the Hood River Family Medicine program (not to mention the incredible people and the beautiful Pacific NW!), so I’m beyond excited to continue this next part of my journey learning from all the amazing faculty and residents here at Providence Milwaukie and Hood River and I'm especially looking forward to all the personal and professional growth to come. My biggest passion outside of medicine is spending time outdoors with my family and friends, especially my husband and 1-year-old daughter, who both fill my days (and soul) with an abundance of love, wonder and joy. If I'm not out hiking or camping with the friends and fam, you can usually find me gardening or cozied up with a nice mug of tea and a good book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/fc0e4b0b-1b80-4fe3-a114-eb23eb375739/0578B1B1-5426-4CAD-8818-838D8A531EF5.jpeg Class of 2027 prelim - Amelia Matthews, D.O. Pronouns: she/her New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State I grew up in a small town in North Carolina, surrounded by people who always made it their priority to look after others and tend to the underserved. In time, this influenced me to pursue medical school. From the beginning, I wanted to be a rural family physician—a doctor that anyone could come to for anything, with the knowledge and connections to change my community for the better. It was in Arkansas that I found a school that would help me reach that goal, and I was fortunate to get to spend my time there connecting with its rural communities and engaging in advocacy at the local, state, and national levels. I knew I wanted to train at a program with a similar focus on community engagement and full-spectrum care, and that's how I found myself alongside the incredible people at Providence Hood River and Providence Milwaukie! I am so excited and feel so grateful to have the chance to train in Oregon over the next few years. It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful place, and I look forward to hiking and running through as much of it as I can. On rainier days, you can find me inside reading or trying (slowly but surely) to learn the guitar. https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/curriculum-1 daily 0.75 2024-07-17 https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/evaluation-form daily 0.75 2024-08-27 https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/electives-1 daily 0.75 2026-03-26 https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/electives-and-selectives daily 0.75 2024-11-08 https://www.oregonfamilymedicine.org/class-of-2028-1 daily 0.75 2025-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/984cb940-8fa9-449e-8961-b391ce23c9bb/EE3073D9-E118-4375-88F1-1026D6E3ED5F.jpeg Class of 2028 - Angela Geiger, M.D. Pronouns she/her/hers University of Maryland School of Medicine I grew up in sunny southern California, and after some tumultuous life circumstances, I found myself in Colorado where I earned my associate’s degree at Red Rocks Community College and my bachelor’s at the University of Colorado, Denver. Looking to try something new, I moved across the country to Maryland for medical school. In Maryland I discovered my passion for social and environmental advocacy, giving me the opportunity to use my experiences and education to help patients, the environment, and the community I lived in. Prior to medical school, I took on a variety of odd jobs, including working as a seamstress, substitute teacher, a brief stint in real estate, environmental toxicology researcher, and as a scribe in the ED. I was initially interested in pursuing emergency medicine, but was torn because I fell in love with nearly every specialty during my 3rd year of medical school. After my family medicine rotation, I realized this specialty truly offered the chance to do a little bit of everything while caring for patients through both sickness and health, birth to end-of-life, and everything in between. I am especially interested in reproductive health, integrative medicine, preventative care, procedures, and nurturing the mind-body-spirit connection. I believe there is power in compassion, connection, and community, all of which I have found at Providence Milwaukie. From the kindness and support of the faculty/residents to the opportunity to pursue my interests inside and outside of medicine, this program felt like a perfect fit for me. As someone who has many passions and loves learning new skills, my hobbies include mushroom foraging, hiking, stained glass, yoga, gardening, roller skating, crochet, sewing (and many more!). I am excited to complete my training in such a beautiful and welcoming community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/e7465321-2e84-4bf8-bdeb-3b4c6bd8c85f/F92FE11E-1F6F-43E9-93D1-CAF66932FDD7.jpeg Class of 2028 - Andrew Nelson, D.O. Pronouns: he/him/his A.T. Still University of Health and Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine- Arizona I grew up in the Midwest, about 35 miles west of Chicago. My years prior to medicine saw me chasing my running dreams at Syracuse to working in Harm Reduction and community health in Portland. These experiences exposed me to some of the most amazing communities that taught me the importance and power in relationships. I found myself connecting most with Family Medicine for its emphasis on continuity care and relationship-based medicine all while centering the whole person in their life journey. My interests in medicine, much like my ever-growing hobbies, are broad. In particular, I love Harm Reduction, Gender-Affirming Care, Addiction Medicine, Palliative Care, Procedures, Relationship-Based Medicine and Rural Medicine. I feel privileged to be able to represent the Portland community in my residency, as my years at Old Town Clinic helped shape my passions for social medicine. I aim to reflect that experience in continuing to provide non-stigmatizing healthcare that recognizes the patient as an expert in their life. For nearly a decade, the Pacific Northwest and all her natural beauty has been the place I call home. I feel grateful to get to build upon those roots with my partner and our sweet, adventurous little kiddo. In typical PNW fashion, we can be found camping, hiking, swimming in rivers, cycling the city, and seeking out all the enticing adventuring this region has to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/a119fccd-9f60-4e2b-be13-ff3ae6dd4a9b/C40AE62A-AD6C-4611-BD50-53902E9DFBD1.jpeg Class of 2028 - Jordan Phillips, D.O. Pronouns: he/him/his Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University I grew up in the New York City area. After being inspired by The West Wing in high school, I headed off to Washington, DC, where I completed my undergraduate degree in political science, business, and economics at George Washington University. There, I found my passion for public service and advocacy, diving deep into sustainability efforts and economic policy. I interned at the White House under President Obama and obtained a law degree from American University’s Washington College of Law. Working with community organizations, I learned about the links between nutrition, pollution, and health outcomes. The human connection in healthcare and my passion for helping people optimize their health led me to medical school. I love family medicine because of the meaningful patient connections and continuity. I strive to provide a holistic preventive approach and empower patients to take charge of their health. In residency, I am looking forward to intertwining my passions for lifestyle medicine and public policy. My hobbies include teaching yoga, surfing, skiing, theater, traveling, and hosting dinner parties. I am ecstatic to be living in Portland, where I feel at home amongst the trees, mountains, and coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/963ed71f-55a7-48e0-9556-f13b86061dc5/B711139F-3325-4243-80E1-8C9CE9A2E0FF.jpeg Class of 2028 - Molly Sibony, M.D. Pronouns: she/her/hers Robert Larner, M.D., College of Medicine at the University of Vermont I grew up in NY and CT and earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Richmond in Richmond VA with majors in biology and public health. After graduation I pursued my passion for outdoor education by moving to New Zealand and Australia. There I had the opportunity to live and work in small rural communities which sparked my interest in rural family medicine. After working abroad, I moved to Boston MA where I spent two years as a member of a pediatric neurodevelopmental research team at Massachusetts General Hospital. After, I attended medical school at the University of Vermont. While there I also volunteered as an adaptive surf instructor with Ampsurf, a phenomenal organization which provides free surf lessons to folks with disabilities. This fueled my passion for disability advocacy. I chose to pursue family medicine to establish long lasting relationships with patients, practice broad spectrum care, and empower vulnerable populations. My interests include women’s health, sports medicine, and lifestyle medicine. I chose Providence Milwaukie Family Medicine Residency because of its strong community feel, genuine kindness of residents and faculty, and opportunity to practice in the PNW! Outside of medicine I love absolutely anything that will get me outside, including running, hiking, biking, paddleboarding, skiing, surfing, attempting to wing foil, gardening, nature photography, and playing with my adorable dog Rhody, cat Riley, and partner Alex! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/6f020a72-9ccb-4ef5-b3af-62b99c765f82/C30ECAFB-3F0C-4B3B-B6CC-4F5B58308E6C.jpeg Class of 2028 - Armin Takallou, M.D. Pronouns: he/him/his Oregon Health Sciences University The PNW has always been home to me. I grew up in Tualatin, then had a six-year side quest through California for undergraduate studies and work. I attended UCLA, where I discovered my passion for low-barrier healthcare, particularly for individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and the sequela of social inequity. I returned to the beloved PNW to pursue my MD-MPH degrees at OHSU-PSU, where I deepened these interests and met them with complementary medical and epidemiology skills and training. Family medicine quickly captured my attention as a specialty where I could focus on preventive healthcare, addiction medicine, mental health, harm reduction, healthy aging, advocacy, social determinants of health, and restore trust and undo stigma through building positive individual and community relationships. I am grateful to continue this journey at a residency program that matches my values in social justice and health equity. Outside of work, I love to experience the great outdoors through skiing, backpacking, cycling, mountain biking, and admiring the plants and fungi that make up the beautiful forests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/c578b678-c8b1-4e03-aca1-933723fe8013/Omar+Velazquez+MD+2025+%281%29.jpg Class of 2028 - Omar Velazquez, M.D. Pronouns: he/him/his University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine “I’m Omar—born and raised in Southern California. I enjoy spending time in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes; one of my favorite dishes I’ve made is a sesame honey glazed Chilean sea bass over cilantro lime rice. I’m also really passionate about the outdoors—whether it’s hiking local trails or heading out on multi-day backpacking trips, I love exploring nature and getting off the grid. In my downtime, I’m a big fan of board games, especially ones that bring people together for a good challenge or a few laughs.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/75800dbd-f624-485e-997a-24749153dcfa/A5A1302C-9D93-4C42-A43F-56D07C235515.jpeg Class of 2028 - Hong “Eric” Yoon, D.O. Pronouns: he/him/his A.T. Still University of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine - Arizona I was born in Seoul, South Korea and immigrated to the United States with my family at the age of nine, eventually settling in Portland, Oregon. My academic journey began at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia, where I studied interior architecture with the goal of designing senior living spaces for immigrant communities. After tasting the water outside of Oregon, I opted to return to Oregon and decided to pursue my childhood dream of becoming a physician and graduated with Bachelor of Science in Biology from Oregon State University. While preparing for medical school, I worked as a scribe in family medicine with Yakima Neighborhood Health Services. My short, but meaningful time working in the rural clinic solidified my passion for primary care and community health education, particularly within underserved populations. I went on to attend A.T. Still University – School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona and was fortunate to complete my clinical rotations in Portland, allowing me to continue serving the community I consider home. Within the broad stroke of family medicine, my clinical interests include preventive care, immigrant health (I speak fluent Korean!), outpatient procedures, and community engagement. I am excited to continue my medical training in the Pacific Northwest and look forward to building lasting relationships with patients and colleagues alike! Outside of medicine, I enjoy cooking (and eating!), building models, watching movies, weightlifting, and getting lost in the Columbia River Gorge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/390a04a5-6166-478a-8a11-01ef94e3d898/7757F5A1-6FA1-4AC6-A2D9-F78B0E63AAA8.jpeg Class of 2028 - Owen Lewer, M.D. Hood River Rural Training Program Pronouns: he/him/his Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine I was born and raised in a small town in southern Minnesota, son to a farmer and public health professional. My parents and community taught me the values of curiosity, service, and hard work from an early age, and have fond memories of summers with my brothers catching all kind of frogs, snakes, and insects in our backyard. I studied biology and Spanish at Carthage College before volunteering with the Lutheran Volunteer Corps in Washington, D.C. at a hospice and respite care home for people experiencing homelessness with HIV. I studied medicine at the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and became very involved in research-led advocacy to improve city services for people experiencing homelessness. Along the way, I discovered I love the variety inherent in family medicine and the challenge each patient's unique story presents. I am delighted to train at the Providence Hood River Rural Family Medicine Training Program and immerse myself within the Hood River community. I hope to practice full spectrum family medicine, and especially enjoy procedures, addiction medicine, emergency medicine, and pediatrics. Outside of medicine, I love to get outside and hike, backpack, go birdwatching, or trail run with my incredible wife. I am also a superfan of the show Survivor and can think of nothing more incredible than flying out to Fiji to compete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebabaf37828466964572f4b/33aa31b7-32c8-41c2-9279-7ba0f51d232f/16B7FA9E-BA59-46C4-901C-A8821B4D7CB5.jpeg Class of 2028 - Taz Markovich, M.D. Hood River Rural Training Program Pronouns: he/him/his University of Washington School of Medicine I was born in the Spokane, Washington area before moving to Casper, Wyoming to attend high school and college. Upon graduating, I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life, so I killed time working as an EMT, doing Peace Corps in Ecuador, and working in a PT clinic. While working in a rural health clinic in Ecuador, I was inspired to apply to medicine and was accepted into University of Washington's rural program (TRUST) where I deepened a desire to become a rural family medicine doctor. I am beyond excited to be joining the Hood River rural program to gain full spectrum training, be involved in the community, and enjoy the beautiful area. I am incredibly fortunate to be able to start the journey in Portland with the incredible group of people at Milwaukie. In my free time you can catch me out mountain biking, running, watching basketball, and getting to know the area better!