Welcome to the Chickasaw Nation Family Medicine Residency (CNFMR) in Ada, Oklahoma! Thank you for your interest in our program. The combination of our community’s unique state-of-the-art facility and capable and experienced medical staff provides the environment, skills and knowledge necessary for your success. We provide residents with excellent opportunities to grow, both professionally and personally, through “hands-on” learning and evidenced-based medicine. Our talented staff, curriculum and strong commitment allow residents to serve the Native American population, while gaining a unique education and experience.
The primary goal of the Chickasaw Nation Family Medicine Residency (CNFMR) is to train fully competent and compassionate family physicians. The program’s philosophy is that family medicine is the foundation of all medical care.
Our program provides a wide exposure of medical conditions and is built upon core knowledge and skills, derived from traditional medical principals and surgical models. This approach is designed to consistently deliver quality care that is patient centered, personal and comprehensive, to include, not just the patient, but their family and community.
We strive to provide training that emphasizes fundamental principles of family medicine that include comprehensive and holistic service, cultural sensitivity, continuity of care and care that is of the highest quality, while being cost effective. Our program will provide an environment for the resident to learn in the hospital, ambulatory and community settings. By doing this, the residents will master the ability to provide a full scope of care for their patients during residency and during their career after graduation.