Are you ready to train in a full-spectrum family medicine program that values adaptability, camaraderie, curiosity, integrity and resilience?
At MultiCare East Pierce Family Medicine, you’ll find a welcoming community where you can grow as a physician while maintaining the life you love outside of medicine. Imagine three years immersed in the full scope of family medicine — working side by side with dedicated faculty, advocating for wellness, balancing the demands of residency with personal growth and forging lasting connections in the Pacific Northwest.
With a strong foundation in full-spectrum family medicine and a supportive community, our graduates leave confident, capable and ready for lifelong learning.
Curriculum & Learning Opportunities
Our curriculum is designed to prepare residents for comprehensive, full-spectrum family medicine. Highlights include:
- Diverse clinical rotations across inpatient, outpatient, specialized clinics, and community-based settings
- Structured didactics and protected learning time
- Osteopathic recognition
- Tracks for pursuing interests in addiction medicine, hospital medicine, OMT
- Opportunities for scholarly activity, leadership development, and international rotations
- Strong faculty mentorship
- Variety of elective opportunities: rural clinics, urgent care, specialty clinics
- Telehealth training and continuity clinic experience with personalized patient panels
We emphasize progressive responsibility, interprofessional teamwork, and mentorship to ensure our graduates are confident and competent in independent practice.
Learn more about our program structure, benefits, and what to expect during your training at East Pierce Family Medicine. This packet includes key details about our curriculum, facilities, and life in Puyallup.
Living in Puyallup
Puyallup offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and big-city access. Nestled in the scenic Pacific Northwest, it’s an ideal place to live, explore, and raise a family.
- Enjoy outdoor adventures in nearby parks, trails, and mountains
- Experience the vibrant community through local events like the Washington State Fair and Farmers Markets
- Access excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and cultural amenities
- Convenient proximity to Tacoma and Seattle for career opportunities and entertainment
We also support residents’ families and partners with resources and connections to help them thrive during residency.
How to apply
Learn more about what to expect on our application process page.
MultiCare East Pierce Family Medicine is a participating residency in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
You will find the MultiCare East Pierce Family Medicine residency listing with the following information:
- Program name: MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital
- Program ID: 1205400711