Family medicine offers a unique opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients of all ages, focusing on holistic, continuous care. It emphasizes preventive medicine, community health, and versatility in practice settings—from rural clinics to urban hospitals. Physicians gain broad clinical skills, allowing flexibility and adaptability throughout their careers. The specialty fosters deep connections with patients and families, often treating multiple generations. With growing demand for primary care, family medicine provides job stability, meaningful impact, and the chance to advocate for health equity and access. It’s ideal for those passionate about comprehensive, patient-centered care and making a difference at the community level.
Our programs are deeply committed to community service, empowering residents to address local health needs through outreach, education, and compassionate care. By partnering with community organizations, residents develop meaningful connections and make a lasting impact, promoting wellness and improving access to care for underserved and vulnerable populations.
Our Family Medicine residency programs are affiliated with ambulatory clinics that provide the foundation for continuity of care. Residents manage a dedicated panel of patients across the lifespan—from newborns to older adults—gaining experience in both acute and chronic care. These clinics support long-term patient relationships and comprehensive, community-based care, preparing residents to meet the diverse and evolving health needs of the populations they serve.
BayCare’s Clinical Research Operations teams provide specialized staffing support to Principal Investigators across BayCare Health System in the conduct of clinical research involving human subjects. These teams support clinicians by navigating trial start-up and supporting the daily operations of running a clinical trial as delegated, under their oversight. The primary purpose of these teams is to increase access opportunities for participation in clinical research by both clinicians and patients to provide potentially life-changing care for patients today, and to advance the science of medicine for future generations. Additional resources for residents include the medical library, CITI training, and access and training for IRB submission.
Family Medicine residents actively participate in community outreach events such as back-to-school physicals, sports physicals, and OB wellness fairs. These events provide valuable opportunities for residents to engage with patients outside of the traditional clinic setting, promote preventive care, and support community health initiatives.
Recognizing the demanding nature of residency, your program will emphasize resident wellness through:
