Welcome to the Marshall Community Health Consortium’s Rural Internal Medicine Residency Program, a collaborative initiative with Holzer Health System. Our mission is to train and retain primary care physicians dedicated to serving rural communities by addressing the unique healthcare challenges they face.

About the Program

The Rural Internal Medicine Residency Program, supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), is designed to create a pipeline of skilled primary care physicians for rural areas. This three-year training program is a joint effort between the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Holzer Health System in Gallipolis, Ohio.

Training Structure

• Year 1: Residents will begin their training in Huntington, West Virginia as they gain foundational knowledge and skills.
• Years 2-3: The final two years of training will take place at Holzer Health System which is located 42 miles north of Huntington. This hands-on experience in a rural setting will prepare residents to tackle healthcare barriers and treat a wide range of conditions prevalent in rural communities.

Program Highlights

• Comprehensive Training: Our curriculum is designed to provide a high caliber training experience, focusing on the specific needs of rural populations.
• Experienced Faculty: Led by Dr. Stephen A. Roy, Program Director, and Dr. Jennifer Calafato, Associate Program Director at Holzer, our faculty are dedicated to mentoring the next generation of rural healthcare providers.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: The program includes access to expanded residency suites and advanced simulation equipment at Holzer.

Our Commitment

Marshall Community Health Consortium is a national leader in rural health education. Since partnering with Holzer in 2015 to establish a family medicine residency, we have successfully launched multiple rural residency programs. Our goal is to continue this tradition by providing exceptional training and retaining graduates to serve as primary care physicians in our region.