Central Washington Family Medicine Residency News
Announcing the new Chief Residents
We are happy to announce the new Chief and Junior chief Residents for CWFMR!
Dr. Gillian Zuckerman participated on a panel of experts during a Yakima Town Hall at PNWU to discuss Fentanyl addiction and treatment.
Dr. Gillian Zuckerman participated on a panel of experts during a Yakima Town Hall at PNWU to discuss Fentanyl addiction and treatment. Hundreds of people attended the event in person and virtually. Dr. Zuckerman’s passion shined as she spoke about the incredible work...
Talking Stick Ceremony 2021
The talking stick is used in many parts of the world to foster equal and fair communication. In parts of Africa, and among native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, the stick is often carved and decorated beautifully. Only the person holding the stick is allowed to...
Ice Cream Cake Social 2021
Gratefully, this year we will hold a small in person Graduation Ceremony! Regrettably, however, we are unable to include the many people who support and educate our residents in the community and clinic. To allow residents and their Clinic Teams a chance to celebrate...
Annual Program Review 2021
Annual Program Review 2021 Having a voice in residency programming is important and CWFMR is taking it seriously. It was very beneficial to hear the perspectives of staff from scheduling and credentialing, as well as historical and current resident experiences...
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment The program has ACGME Osteopathic Recognition, and emphasizes the four tenets of osteopathic philosophy. Eight 90-minute hands-on OMT workshops are held for both DO and MD residents during Didactics each year.
Congratulations to Paula Burlingame, the 1st Recipient of the RANCH Award!
The RANCH award is a collaborative effort between Yakima Valley Memorial (YVMH) nursing staff, community providers, and the residency program to foster a culture of communication, collaboration, and respect. RANCH stands for Residents And Nurses Creating Harmony. The...
Announcing Our New Resident Class of 2024
We are so excited to introduce our new class of 2024! Our 12 new residents will join us on June 21, 2021. Stay tuned for their bios to learn more about them. In the meantime, here are their names and photos: