Become a Full-Scope Family Physician in Delaware
The Bayhealth Family Medicine Residency Program is designed to train the kind of physician we would trust with our own families. Our residents gain strong clinical skills, hands-on experience in full-scope family medicine, and a deep connection to the Delaware communities they serve.
As a competitive 8-8-8 family medicine residency, we provide comprehensive training across the entire spectrum of care—newborns, pediatrics, adult medicine, obstetrics, geriatrics, inpatient care, and end-of-life support. Residents customize their training through an elective curriculum that aligns with their career goals. Daily real-time video precepting ensures meaningful feedback, direct observation, and continuous growth. Robust procedural training and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) prepare graduates for confident practice in any setting.
A Program Built for Leaders, Educators, and Advocates
From the first year, residents take on leadership and teaching roles—working with medical students, leading quality improvement projects, and gaining practice management skills. Our team-based clinic features integrated behavioral health and clinical pharmacy, giving residents firsthand experience with truly collaborative, patient-centered care.
Community-Focused Family Medicine Training
What truly sets us apart is our strong community engagement. Through home visits, our street medicine program, and partnerships with shelters, migrant clinics, veteran services, and behavioral health organizations, residents learn how social determinants of health shape patient outcomes. This longitudinal community medicine experience empowers residents to become advocates for equity and access.
At Bayhealth, we are building a mission-driven residency rooted in service, excellence, and innovation. We seek residents who are compassionate, curious, and eager to make a meaningful impact on the health of Delaware communities.
To learn more about our philosophy and approach to resident education, we invite you to read our Program Director’s Letter, which offers a personal look at the vision and values behind the Bayhealth Family Medicine Residency Program.
Mission Statement
The Bayhealth Family Medicine Residency Program trains well-rounded, community-connected physicians skilled in caring for patients of all ages. Through service, evidence-based medicine, and advocacy, we prepare residents to become compassionate clinicians, educators, and leaders dedicated to improving health for individuals and communities.
Program Aims
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Train full-scope family physicians proficient in both inpatient and outpatient care, including obstetrics, geriatrics, and chronic disease management.
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Develop strong clinical competency through procedural training, POCUS, and evidence-based practice to support independent practice in any healthcare setting.
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Cultivate resident educators and leaders prepared to teach, manage clinical practices, and serve in leadership roles throughout their careers.
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Deliver integrated, patient-centered care through a team-based model that includes behavioral health, pharmacy, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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Engage residents in community medicine and advocacy through home visits, street medicine, and partnerships addressing social determinants of health and health equity.
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Promote lifelong learning and professionalism through direct observation, structured feedback, and reflective practice.