Family Medicine Residency Program

Mission Statement

The mission statement for Holzer Family Medicine Residency Program is to provide highly dedicated, competent physicians who are committed to the philosophy of our specialty and who provide comprehensive care to individuals, whole families, and entire communities. Our curriculum is designed to graduate physicians dedicated to the enduring pursuit of excellence through continuing medical education to improve the quality of life in our communities throughout southeast Ohio and western West Virginia. Our graduates will balance the many demands of practice with the needs for their own individual and family health. Our graduates will be sensitive to the health needs and fiduciary responsibility of the rural communities and their patients who are underprivileged, underserved, and marginalized. Our mission aligns with the Marshall Community Health Consortium's mission to train competent primary care physicians who have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to engage in autonomous practice in rural and underserved areas upon completion of the program.

Program Requirements

If you are interested in applying to the Holzer Family Medicine Residency program, we encourage you to apply via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) through the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

Access your MyERAS login here

Please include a brief personal statement about your interest in Family Medicine as part of your application as well as the following documents:

• Dean's Letter
• Three (3) letters of reference, with at least one Family Medicine physician’s reference
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• Medical School Transcript

Application Deadline

Application deadlines are addressed through the ERAS System.

Interview Dates

Interviews will be scheduled once applications are received. Interviews will be arranged through ERAS.

Osteopathic Recognition

The Holzer Family Medicine Residency program is currently pursuing Osteopathic Recognition by the American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Our program is directed by an Osteopathic Physician and endorses the use of Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy as a treatment modality.

As a part of our effort in pursuing Osteopathic Recognition by the ACGME, we are creating a hospital service line to be able to treat appropriate conditions of hospitalized patients.

Residents who have an MD degree are encouraged to attend Osteopathic-specific learning activities outside of Holzer and required to attend Osteopathic-focused lectures on a monthly basis.