Medical School: University of Hawaii
Undergraduate: UCLA
Clinical Interests: Preventative medicine, integrative medicine, and women's health.
"I chose John Muir because I was impressed with how invested the faculty and staff were in creating a well-rounded learning experience for residents. I wanted to feel like I was part of the community and I truly feel that here."
Medical School: UCSF
Undergraduate: UC Santa Cruz
Clinical Interests: Pain management, outpatient procedures, women's health, MSK, mental health
"I chose John Muir Health because of its strong outpatient training with a focus on patient continuity, and values resident wellness as an essential part of providing high quality care."
Medical School: Western University
Undergraduate: University of Nevada
Clinical Interests: Adolescent medicine, outpatient procedures, full scope family medicine.
"I chose John Muir Health because during my sub-I, I felt I clicked very well with the program and with all the people who make up the program. I felt I could be myself, which for me, is one of the most important things one can have in a residency program. I knew I would get great training but also be at a place where I could personally thrive in."
Medical School: Western University
Undergraduate: UC Davis
Clinical Interests: Behavioral health, community medicine, procedures, and integrative medicine.
"I chose John Muir Health because of their unique approach to behavioral health in primary care, supportive faculty and staff, and dynamic teamwork amongst every health care team member. When I rotated as a medical student, it was evident how committed each member was to serve the community and to provide the highest quality and compassionate care to patients. I knew I would receive the best training at John Muir Health and am honored to be part of this community."
Medical School: University of Southern California
Undergraduate: Wellesley College
Clinical Interests: Pediatrics, women's health, mental health, and palliative medicine.
"I chose John Muir Health because I wanted to surround myself with clinical leaders who care deeply about their patient population and their biopsychosocial needs. Our integrated approach between our caring staff, behavioralists, case coordinator, faculty, and specialty clinics help transform our clinic into a medical "home" or safe haven for our patients and I think that's very special. Additionally, I feel supported by our entire residency in pursuing my individual goals in leadership development and my clinical interests throughout residency."
Medical School: UCLA
Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania
Clinical Interests: Adolescent medicine, adult inpatient medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine.
"I chose John Muir Health for the people - the uniquely diverse patient population, wonderful faculty, amazing residents, brilliant staff and innovative management. As a Bay Area native, I am proud to be serving the community I grew up in and I feel so fortunate to be part of the John Muir family."
Medical School: Touro University
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Clinical Interests: Health maintenance and education, palliative care, diabetes education and management, patient advocacy and equitable care.
"I chose John Muir Health because as a vibrant and innovative family medicine program, it enables me to partner with patients from many different backgrounds and share current recommendations and tools for living healthier lives. It is important to me that patients feel heard, respected, and autonomous which is exactly the type of environment that John Muir Health promotes. As someone who also grew up in the East Bay, it is a tremendous privilege to serve our community while developing alongside such an exceptional team of thoughtful and dedicated faculty, staff and residents."
Medical School: Western University
Undergraduate: Carleton College
Clinical Interests: Underserved care, women's health, patient education, and preventative and integrative medicine
"I chose John Muir Health because the program shows a commitment to transforming both patient care and academic medicine by cultivating open discussions between preceptors, residents and their patients in a collaborative and efficient learning environment."
Medical School: Touro University
Undergraduate: UC Santa Cruz
Clinical Interests: Global health, community involvement, sports medicine, patient education, osteopathic manipulative medicine
“I chose John Muir Health because I wanted to be a leader, a teacher, a mentor and a pillar of the community I grew up in. I wanted to train at a program where the residents and faculty were not only dedicated to their patients, but to each other. With a culture and level of commitment to care unmatched by any other program I rotated at, I knew that I could grow to become the best physician I could be at John Muir Health.”
Medical School: Tulane School of Medicine
Undergraduate: UCLA
Clinical Interests: Integrative medicine, Prenatal care, Pediatrics, Women's Health and working with underserved communities
“I chose John Muir health because of the supportive staff, welcoming residents and because it is a great place to train to become proficient at outpatient medicine. I'm from Northern California, so it was also very important to me to return to serve my community. I am honored to be a part of the John Muir Healthcare system.”
Medical School: USC
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Clinical Interests: Women’s health, pediatrics, outpatient procedures, and integrative medicine
“I chose John Muir because of a combination of the people and the emphasis on outpatient care and serving the community. The approachable faculty, the residents who have repeatedly demonstrated their genuine care for their patients, and the great clinic staff are all amazingly supportive and are what drew me to the residency program.”
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Undergraduate: UC Davis
Clinical Interests: Integrative medicine, behavioral medicine, underserved medicine, pediatrics, mentorship, medical education
“I chose John Muir Health because of its supportive staff, faculty, and residents as well as its strong emphasis on outpatient care. As a native to the Bay Area, I was moved by the program’s indelible compassion and drive to help the vulnerable populations in our communities through whole-person primary care, integrative health, care coordination, and continually exploring ways to bridge health disparities. I feel fortunate and grateful to be part of a community that fosters autonomy, collaboration, open communication, and wellness.”
Medical School & Graduate: University of Texas, Medical Branch
Undergraduate: Williams College
Clinical Interests: Behavioral medicine, integrative medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, motivational interviewing, mentorship/coaching
“I chose John Muir Health because of the opportunities offered by this innovative residency program to guide me in weaving together my diverse interests into a fulfilling career. I feel fortunate to be at a program committed to cultivating a safe learning environment that encourages questions, open communication, collaboration, and feedback. I am grateful to work with kind people driven by a passion to serve our patients and also eager to help each other.”
Medical School: Stanford
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Clinical Interests: Community medicine, outpatient procedures, preventative medicine, integrative medicine
“I chose John Muir Health because of their commitment to its community with a focus on strong outpatient training. The faculty truly care about the residents and about their patients. I am grateful to be in such a supportive environment with innovative leaders.”
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University
Undergraduate: UC Davis
Clinical Interests: Integrative medicine, preventative medicine, behavioral health, and mental health
“I chose John Muir’s FM program because they emphasized a model of patient care that focuses on the entire individual. The behavioral health team is fully integrated into the day to day clinic life as well as the lectures, and the faculty felt like they truly care about helping a patient reach whatever their health goal is for themself and not just the numbers in the chart.”
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Clinical Interests: Women’s Health, Food as Medicine, Community Engagement, and working with underserved populations
“I chose John Muir Health because of its clinic first model, which puts primary care in the center of all of learning experiences. There is a strong focus on team-based care, with a robust Integrated Behavioral Health curriculum, and the patient population is all across the spectrum of age, health and socio-economic status. I discovered that this new program had innovative leaders who were excited to grow and change, and valued the ideas and feedback from its residents. During my outpatient rotation here as a 4th year medical student, I knew I had found my second home.”
Medical School: Touro University
Undergraduate: UC Davis
Clinical Interests: Patient education and health ownership, Team and leadership dynamics, Pedagogy, Obstetrical health, De-stigmatization of mental health
"At John Muir, family physicians are equipped to fulfill a contemporary and reimagined role as leaders of dynamic care teams; teams that are patient centered, built to bridge deficits in access and continuity, to promote health and prevent disease."
Medical School: Midwestern
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Clinical Interests: Hospice and palliative medicine, underserved medicine, behavioral health, adolescent medicine, and addiction medicine.
"I chose John Muir Health because of its commitment towards serving the community and the underserved population, along with its strong emphasis on the Clinic First model. I also fell in love with how kind and passionate the faculty and staff are, which allows for a safe environment to learn and grow."
Medical School: UCLA
Undergraduate: USC
Clinical Interests: LGBTQ+ health, healthcare advocacy, medical education, lifestyle medicine
"I chose John Muir Health because of the people! I am so happy to be working with faculties who are excellent role models dedicated to providing the training, resources, and guidance to help us provide the best care we can for our patients, as well as all my colleagues who treat each other like family and create a supportive work environment."
Medical School: UCLA
Undergraduate: UCLA
Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine, Underserved Medicine
"I chose John Muir Family Medicine because of our forward-thinking Program Director (Dr. Fish) and administration, innovative clinic-first model that focuses on outpatient medicine, commitment to underserved patients while working in a well-resourced environment, impressive and friendly attendings and residents, and because we are located in a beautiful and safe location in the Bay Area. In short, I really felt the vibe and energy here. I had the feeling that this relatively new residency program was already a well-run organization, and I want to eventually help it become one of the best Family Medicine residencies in the country."
Medical School: Dartmouth University
Undergraduate: USC
Clinical Interests: Behavioral Health, Lifestyle Medicine, Global Health, Medical Education, POCUS
"I chose John Muir because of their clinic first model and commitment to listen to patient needs. I was impressed by the inclusivity and welcoming learning environment."
Medical School: Keck University
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Clinical Interests: community advocacy, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, dermatology and minor procedures
"I chose John Muir Health because of the commitment which it has invested in its residents and its community members. I feel well-supported by residency program leaders, faculty and co-residents alike. I also feel a strong bond towards the community that JMH serves, and I highly value the ample opportunities for community engagement and leadership here."
Medical School: Rowan University
Undergraduate: UC San Diego
Clinical Interests: MSK, women's health, community medicine
"I chose John Muir Health because of its emphasis on the clinic first model, which prioritizes fostering strong, compassionate patient-physician relationships, developing a diverse range of skills, and building a community. As a Bay Area native, I am excited to work with passionate and innovative leaders who serve the vulnerable populations in our communities through integrative health and focus on the entire individual- mind, body and spirit."
Medical School: Western University
Undergraduate: UCLA
Clinical Interests: Musculoskeletal, sports medicine, preventative medicine, point-of-care ultrasound, outpatient procedures, behavioral health, and chronic pain management.
"I chose John Muir Health because of the cohesive culture of compassion I felt from the inspiring residents I met, and I believed in the innovative mindset I saw implemented throughout the program. I felt the "Clinic First" approach, enthusiastic faculty, and overall curriculum structure most aligned with my optimal learning pathway as a resident. I also hoped to serve and learn from a comprehensive range of patients, across the socioeconomic spectrum. I am confident that my medical training at JMH will help transform me into a dynamic physician leader prepared for the continually evolving future of practicing the art of medicine."