Family Medicine Residency Program

Train to care for individuals, families, and communities with skill, compassion, and purpose.

The Family Medicine Residency Program at Coral West Community Hospital is designed for resident-physicians who want broad clinical training in a supportive, community-focused environment. As an academic community hospital, Coral West is committed to developing family physicians who are clinically confident, ethically grounded, and prepared to care for diverse patient populations across a wide range of settings.

Our resident-physicians are active members of the care team. With close faculty mentorship, progressive responsibility, and meaningful patient relationships, they build the judgment, professionalism, and versatility needed for independent practice.

Welcome from the Program Director

​Welcome to the Family Medicine Residency Program at Coral West Community Hospital.

Family medicine plays a vital role in improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Our program is designed to provide resident-physicians with a strong clinical foundation, meaningful continuity experiences, and the support needed to grow into thoughtful, compassionate, and capable physicians.

At Coral West, resident-physicians train in an environment that values service, accountability, mentorship, and teamwork. We are committed to helping each learner develop sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and the confidence to care for patients across the full spectrum of family medicine.

We are proud to offer a training experience grounded in community-based care and shaped by the needs of the patients and families we serve.

Curriculum and Clinical Training

The Family Medicine Residency Program is a three-year, ACGME-accredited program.

Training is designed to provide comprehensive experience across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings. Resident-physicians develop the knowledge and clinical judgment needed to care for patients across the lifespan while working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Core areas of training include:​

A Community-Based Learning Experience

Resident-physicians at Coral West train in a setting where care is personal, practical, and community-centered. The program emphasizes continuity, cultural responsiveness, collaboration, and compassionate patient care.

Through this experience, resident-physicians gain:

• Broad clinical exposure across multiple care settings

• Progressive responsibility with appropriate supervision

• Meaningful continuity with patients and families

• Close mentorship from engaged faculty

• Experience caring for diverse populations in South Florida

Program Requirements

Candidates should meet the program’s educational eligibility requirements and be prepared to demonstrate academic readiness, professionalism, and commitment to family medicine.

Eligible applicants may include:

• Graduates of a School of Medicine in the United States or Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education

• Graduates of a College of Osteopathic Medicine in the United States accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation

• Graduates of medical schools outside the United States or Canada who meet applicable eligibility requirements for entry into U.S. graduate medical education

Why Family Medicine at Coral West

Family medicine residency at Coral West Community Hospital prepares physicians to provide comprehensive, relationship-based care in the settings where patients need it most.

Our program is grounded in:

• Community-focused training

• Broad-spectrum clinical experience

• Strong faculty mentorship

• Professional growth through service and accountability

• Preparation for lifelong learning and independent practice

Questions?

For questions about the Family Medicine Residency Program, application requirements, or training opportunities, please contact: