Thank you for taking the time to visit the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Reading Hospital.
Since our founding in 1972, the Reading Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program has remained committed to serving every member of our community with compassion, excellence, and respect. Our patients come from the city of Reading, the surrounding suburban communities, and the rural regions of Berks County, creating a rich and diverse clinical environment. This broad patient population provides our residents with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and perspective needed to practice comprehensive family medicine, while caring for the diverse communities we proudly serve.
Education is central to our mission. We are proud of our partnership with Drexel University College of Medicine and our role as the primary teaching site for the West Reading Regional Medical Campus. Beyond clinical education, we enjoy partnering with Drexel students through community outreach events and health fairs. Their enthusiasm and curiosity enrich the learning experience for our residents, faculty, and patients.
Our greatest strength is our people. Our faculty are dedicated clinicians and educators who are deeply invested in the success of every resident and medical student. Equally important are our outstanding clinic staff, who help create a welcoming and supportive learning environment. Together, we foster a culture where residents learn to work collaboratively with colleagues across nursing, pharmacy, social work, and other disciplines to provide exceptional patient-centered care.
Innovation continues to shape our department. Through our community-supported primary care research center, we have expanded opportunities for scholarly work and pilot research projects. Innovation also drives the evolution of our curriculum as we continually incorporate new educational approaches into resident training. One of our newest initiatives is participation in the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum, preparing residents to integrate evidence-based lifestyle medicine into the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.
It is an honor to lead this outstanding department. My vision is to build on our strong foundation by advancing excellence in patient care, medical education, scholarship, and community engagement, while maintaining the supportive culture that has long defined our program. I invite you to learn more about us and I hope you will consider becoming part of our exciting journey as we continue to advance the future of family medicine together.
