Find the perfect balance between work and play in the Idaho panhandle.
Our Mission & Vision
We provide superb, comprehensive graduate medical education, cultivating physicians committed to lifelong learning and personal, patient-focused care.
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Discover how our residency trains the next generation of physicians through hands-on learning, community care and a commitment to excellence in family medicine.
Living in Coeur d’Alene
Surrounded by stunning lake views, forested mountains, and a welcoming small-town charm that blends outdoor adventure with vibrant community life.
Residency Overview
At Kootenai Health Family Medicine Residency, we prepare physicians to confidently practice full spectrum of family medicine in any community—from growing suburban practices to the most rural parts of our region. Our curriculum combines broad clinical training, exceptional procedural experience, and individualized learning pathways to develop compassionate physicians ready for whatever career they choose.
As an unopposed, ACGME-accredited residency and the only family medicine residency in North Idaho, residents enjoy unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning, leadership, and progressive autonomy.
Affiliated with the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency Network, our program blends the strengths of academic medicine with the close mentorship and community engagement of a regional health system.
Why Choose Kootenai?
- Rural Ready Curriculum designed to prepare graduates for practice in communities of every size.
- Unopposed training with exceptional procedural experience and resident leadership opportunities.
- Full-spectrum family medicine, including obstetrics, inpatient medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, behavioral health, sports medicine, and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
- Individualized training pathways allowing residents to pursue focused experiences in areas such as rural medicine, obstetrics, sports medicine, inpatient medicine, and emergency medicine.
- Outstanding quality of life in Coeur d’Alene, where mountains, lakes, and endless outdoor recreation are only minutes from home.
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture where faculty know every resident and are invested in helping them thrive.
We are seeking thoughtful, innovative, and community-minded physicians who are committed to serving their patients with compassion, curiosity, and excellence. Whether your future is in rural practice, academic medicine, fellowship training, or community-based family medicine, Kootenai Health provides the foundation to build the career you envision.
Helpful Pronunciation Don’t worry—almost everyone asks!
- Kootenai = Coot-nee
- Coeur d’Alene = Core-duh-LANE
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Dr. Kevin Glover | Class of 2027