Why should I apply to your program?

Please consider applying to our program if the following pertains to you: Morristown Family Medicine Residency is an osteopathic-recognized and focused training program. We are interested in candidates with a strong osteopathic background or interest. We want to hire our graduates. We are excited to grow primary care in Morristown and its surrounding areas and plan to do so with graduates from our program. You are interested in becoming a leader in family medicine education for medical students and the community.

How do I apply to your program?

All applicants for a PGY-1 position in the Family Medicine Residency Program must apply through ERAS.

Will I be allowed to teach medical students?

We allow third-year residents to teach the medical students that rotate through our department.

What are the program’s eligibility requirements?

An applicant must be able to carry out the duties as required of the residency training program. An applicant must meet one of the following qualifications: A graduate of a medical school in the United States or Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) A graduate of a college of osteopathic medicine in the US or Canada accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) A graduate of a medical school outside the US who has completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school A graduate who holds a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a US licensing jurisdiction, or A graduate of a medical school outside the US or Canada with all of the following qualifications: A certified transcript from the medical school of training with a verifiable contact person from that school Confirmation of MD or DO or equivalent degree from that medical school A copy of USMLE or COMLEX notification of Step 1 and 2 scores with a grade of passing A current valid certificate from the Education Committee for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) The ability to reside continuously in the U.S. for the length of training. *Preference is given to applicants who have graduated from medical school within the last year and have had a substantial amount of osteopathic training and experience. An applicant must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the following English language competencies: Reading printed and cursive English Writing and printing English text Understanding spoken English on conversational and medical topics Speaking English understandably on conversational and medical topics

Do you sponsor visas?

At this time, our program does not have funding to sponsor any visas.

What are your selection criteria?

We give preference to those scoring 400 or higher on COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2, or 200 or higher on USMLE Step 1 and Step 2. We give preference to those having zero failures on COMLEX Level 1, Level 2, and Performance Evaluation, or USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Clinical Skills. We give careful consideration to the following: Performance on standardized medical tests Overall performance in medical school Commitment to ideals of Family Medicine Recent clinical training or experience Demonstrated ability to choose goals and to complete the tasks necessary to achieve those goals Maturity and emotional stability Lack of history of drug or alcohol abuse (unless monitored by the UAMS impaired physicians’ committee and approved for further training) Personal interview Approval for personal interview by the selection committee after undergoing a telephone interview New Jersey or surrounding area residents. As stated above, we are looking for candidates who want to stay after graduation.

May I arrange for a “visit” to see what your program looks like? May I drop in to try and speak with someone?

All rotation requests should be directed to the residency coordinator. Rotations are usually scheduled and confirmed by March of the previous academic year. Due to the large volume of “visit” requests, we cannot accommodate everyone. The program will reach out to you directly if they would like you to come back for a second look after you have conducted an interview.

Do you have observership opportunities?

No, we do not have an observership program.

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Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Family Medicine Residency at Morristown

The Family Medicine Residency at Atlantic Health Morristown prepares physicians to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care for all age. Residents train in a collaborative environment that supports professional growth, community engagement and medical excellence.

Phone: 973-971-4331

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We are an ACGME accredited program with osteopathic recognition. The Family Medicine Residency Program at Atlantic Health Morristown aims to provide residents with the knowledge, skills and demeanor needed to manage diseases that are encountered by family medicine physicians in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

We also provide comprehensive training that enables residents to apply osteopathic principles and practice in the treatment of patients.

Family Medicine Department mission statement

The mission of the Atlantic Health Morristown Department of Family Medicine is to provide regional leadership in family medicine. We fulfill this mission by providing our community with high-quality, comprehensive, evidence-based medical care. We are committed to creating a culture of excellence through a rich, diverse and well-coordinated patient-centered medical home.

Family Medicine Residency mission statement

The mission of the Family Medicine Residency Program is to promote an environment that teaches, nurtures and inspires future family medicine physicians. Through a rich, diverse and innovative program, we aspire to develop a culture that embraces residents' strengths and helps them overcome their weaknesses.

Our practice proudly serves as a training site for physicians in the specialty of family medicine. As an academic facility affiliated with Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) and Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, our mission is to provide high-quality medical education to our learners and compassionate, cost-effective services to patients and families consistent with the latest medical evidence.

Program director
Nancy Lee, DO

Residency coordinator
Victoria Reed

The comprehensive curriculum of Atlantic Health's Morristown Family Medicine Residency Program

Cardiology	Intensive Care Unit	Practice Management
Dermatology	Internal Medicine	Pulmonology
Electives	Neurology	Sports Medicine
Endocrine	Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine	Surgery
Emergency Medicine	Ophthalmology	Urology
Family Medicine	Orthopedic Surgery	Women’s Health
Geriatrics	Palliative Care
Infectious Disease	Pediatrics

Ambulatory programs
Residents will have an opportunity to provide continuity of care to their own designated panel of patients, with mentoring from supportive faculty.

Inpatient programs
Residents will expand their knowledge in both adult and pediatric inpatient medicine, with strong emphasis on both didactic and clinical teaching in subspecialties including cardiology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, nephrology and pulmonology.

Community service program
The Department of Family Medicine is committed to providing community service programs. Third-year residents will have an opportunity to pursue a community service of their interest. All residents will participate in the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians’ student organizations.

Research program
Residents are required to conduct a research project as part of their education. Each resident will be individually mentored and trained by faculty.

Rotation schedule

We are an ACGME accredited program with osteopathic recognition.

Below is an example of a rotation schedule in Atlantic Health Morristown Family Medicine Residency Program.

Rotation	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3
1	Emergency Department	Community Medicine/Family Medicine Inpatient	Family Medicine Inpatient
2	Family Medicine Inpatient	Geriatrics	Sports Medicine
3	ICU***	Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine	Pediatric Outpatient
4	CCU/Step Down****	Women’s Health	Ambulatory Selective
5	Family Medicine Inpatient	Bariatric Surgery/Dermatology	Family Medicine Inpatient
6	Pediatrics Inpatient	Family Medicine Inpatient	Ambulatory Selective
7	General Surgery	Palliative Medicine/Elective	Pediatric ER
8	Family Medicine Inpatient	Pediatric Outpatient	Family Medicine Inpatient
9	Family Medicine Inpatient	Family Medicine Inpatient	Elective
10	Women’s Health	Emergency Department	Community Medicine/Elective
11	Women’s Health	Family Medicine Inpatient	Elective
12	NICU**	Elective	Psychiatry
13	Elective	Elective	Elective

** Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
*** Intensive Care Unit
**** Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Lecture series

Atlantic Health Morristown's Family Medicine Residency Program features several educational programs as part of its diverse curriculum.

Family Medicine core lecture series

Family medicine lectures are held weekly, with an emphasis on current evidence-based practice.
Didactic sessions will include monthly geriatric lectures that form a part of our longitudinal geriatric curriculum
Monthly board review sessions will assist residents in preparing for the family medicine board exams.