Our residents come to our program with great diversity. They come from all parts of the country and with a broad range of experiences. What they have in common is a commitment to excellence and a desire to make the health care system better. This commonality is palpable throughout the program and is visible in the work of the graduates once they leave the program.
Providence Portland Medical Center is an amazing place. Here I’ve found a combination of compassion; educational excellence and collegiality that I thought could not exist.
I’ve found an Internal Medicine residency program that is led by dedicated clinician-educators who have created a resident-focused environment where academic rigor and fun go hand-in-hand. I’ve found an environment where residents have the necessary tools both to provide outstanding patient care and to receive a top-notch graduate medical education.
My path to Providence has been circuitous and I’m thankful I’m here. I was raised in Bellevue, WA and after going to medical school in Chicago at Northwestern University, I spent four years in the Navy, first as a Transitional Intern at Naval Medical Center San Diego and then as a Flight Surgeon with the Marines in Yuma, Arizona.
I came to Portland because my wife was doing her Ophthalmology residency in town. I came to Providence because I loved the attitude and interactions that the residents and staff had during my visit and was impressed by the strength of the curriculum. I was so impressed that I opted to repeat my internship year to come here rather than start as a PGY 2 elsewhere. I have been proud and honored to be a part of this residency.
The process to discover the right program is lengthy and critical. I’m so happy to have found Providence and I’m excited to talk to you as you search for the best place for yourself. Please let me know if you have any questions or I can help.
Warm regards,
Chris Dale, M.D.
Chief Resident
“Our Residents form the core of the educational experience. They are enthusiastic about learning, committed to the highest quality care for their patients, and quite devoted to each other. It is a privilege to work with them.”
Dear Prospective Medicine Resident—
