Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Butler Family Medicine
Residency Program! We think you will find our innovative, 8-8-8, Clinic-First
model to be the ideal setting to learn, train, and practice. We are proud
to offer two distinct and clinically excellent training experiences: the
Butler Track and the Clarion Rural Track. Both tracks are fully integrated
with our unique 2x2, Clinic-First Model.
The Butler Family Medicine Residency: Comprehensive Community Medicine
Based primarily at Butler Memorial Hospital, this track offers a full-spectrum
community medicine experience. As a resident here, you will be the primary
driver of patient care, learning to manage complex inpatient cases, critical
care, pediatric admissions, and obstetrics.
What to expect: An immersive experience where you will learn to navigate
the complexities of rural healthcare, often serving as the primary point
of access for your patients.
The Clinical Home: Training at Clarion places an emphasis on autonomy,
resource management, community leadership, and broad-spectrum procedural
skills—ensuring you graduate fully equipped to practice confidently
in any rural or resource-limited setting.
Why Choose Our Program?
Same Rigorous Curriculum, Two Locations: All our residents receive their
PGY-1 foundational training in Butler. Whether you are in the Butler or
the Clarion Track, your senior years of training continue to build upon
that foundation.
Dedicated Faculty & Mentorship: Our faculty members are deeply committed
to teaching, clinical excellence, and your personal professional development.
You will receive individualized mentorship to help you tailor your residency
experience to your ultimate career goals.
A Culture of Wellness and Community: We pride ourselves on fostering a
collaborative, supportive, and family-friendly environment. We work hard,
but we also value the well-being of our residents and celebrate the strong
bonds formed within our residency family. Our curricular schedule guarantees
all residents have two “golden” weekends per block.
Clinic-First Model: Our clinic model places continuity of care and the
patient-physician relationship at the forefront. More time with patients
means better outcomes and better longitudinal resident learning.
Applying
Applicants who interview with us are able to apply to one or both tracks.
We accept 4 residents each year into each track. All residents spend their
PGY-1 year in Butler. Clarion Track-matched applicants will then move
to Clarion for their PGY-2 and 3 years.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for passionate, curious, and dedicated Hippocratic-minded
physicians who are ready to serve diverse communities and shape the future
of family medicine. We invite you to explore everything our Butler and
Clarion tracks have to offer, and we look forward to meeting you during
interview season.
With Warm Regards,
Joseph T. Dougherty, MD
Program Director, Butler Family Medicine Residency
Lindsay Venditti, MD
Associate Program Director, Butler Track
Ashley Kunselman, DO
Associate Program Director, Clarion Track
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here to download the Butler Family Medicine Residency brochure.
