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...
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:
Dr. Douglas Corpron Sept. 13, 1928 – Jan. 3, 2021
Our dear friend Doug Corpron passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday afternoon. Doug was a very important person in the life of CHCW and specifically the residency program. Doug paved the path for residency training in Yakima, opening CWFMR in...
CWFMR Residents and Faculty Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
Our residents and faculty received the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at our local hospital. Doing our part to keep our community safe!
COVID-19 Vaccine Myth Debunked
Vaccines are perhaps the best hope for ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Two pharmaceutical companies have applied for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency use authorization for new COVID-19 vaccines, and a limited number of vaccines will be available...
Faculty Education Series: Healthcare Disparities and Race
Sponsoring Institution’s leadership, and our residency program, are committed to serving our diverse community! As a result the residency program has begun a faculty education series on Healthcare Disparities and Race. Our book club is currently discussing “So You...
CWFMR Resident Earns ACGME Award
Our very own Thomas Greenwood, DO was featured in the AAFP’s Family Doc Focus last week! Dr. Greenwood was one of several residents across the nation to receive the ACGME’s David C. Leach Award for 2020-21. Tommy helped facilitate a new inpatient tracking system for...