PROGRAM OVERVIEW

From its origins as a pioneer program in 1970, Swedish Family Medicine residency program at First Hill has been committed to creating the best educational environment for developing family physicians for more than 50 years.

Mission

To train family physicians to serve local and global communities through exceptional patient care, leadership, and advocacy for health and social justice.

Vision

Led by our communities, we train Family Medicine physicians to provide adaptable, equitable and full-spectrum care across all environments

Values

Compassion

We seek to hear and honor each person’s story and journey.

Justice

We collaborate to break down systems of oppression and discrimination to achieve equitable and holistic health. There cannot be health without achieving justice.

Excellence

We train Family Medicine physicians to be skilled in providing evidence-informed care with a broad array of skills to meet the needs of their communities. We share innovation and endeavor to never be resigned to complacency.

dignity

We offer our skills to affirm each person’s autonomy and support the lives they choose to lead.

Integrity

We hold ourselves accountable to our communities through transparent communication and humility.

Safety

We foster mutual trust, vulnerability, and appropriate structural support. The intersection of education and health demand both psychological and physical safety.