03/03/2025
New Milford Hospital’s new family medicine residency program has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) as of January 2025.
New Milford Hospital reaches a milestone achievement in expanding care for the community
Earning ACGME accreditation is a milestone for the New Milford community, paving the way for expanded medical training and improved healthcare access. The first class of family medicine residents will begin their training in July.
The family medicine program emphasizes rural healthcare and comprehensive patient care, providing residents with hands-on training under the guidance of experienced faculty physicians. This approach will help build a strong, skilled healthcare workforce for the community.
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Family medicine residents will work closely with experienced faculty physicians to strengthen their skills
The program’s mission is to develop independent, compassionate physicians who will provide high-quality patient care and remain dedicated to lifelong learning.
The family medicine residency program at New Milford Hospital is supported by a broad and well-established foundation in family medicine and residency education.
“We’ve recruited a diverse faculty with decades of teaching experience to provide our residents with the highest quality learning environment,” said Dr. Robert Carr, program director of the family medicine residency program at New Milford Hospital. “They will have unique opportunities to learn the full breadth of the specialty and collaborate with residents from other specialties at our other network hospitals.”
The New Milford primary care practice is located within the hospital, which helps provide continuity for family medicine residents, allowing them to follow their patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
New Milford Hospital’s family medicine residency program aims to strengthen primary care in the area
The presence of resident physicians will bring energy and learning opportunities to New Milford Hospital, creating a dynamic and engaging teaching atmosphere.
One of the program’s long-term goals is to retain trained family medicine doctors in the region, strengthening the local primary care services in New Milford and the surrounding area.
The family medicine residency program aims to shape the future of healthcare in New Milford
The launch of this ACGME-accredited family medicine residency program underscores New Milford Hospital’s commitment to medical education, patient care and community well-being.
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“Earning ACGME accreditation affirms our family medicine residency program meets the highest standards for training, ensuring our residents receive comprehensive, high-quality education in family medicine,” said Dr. Thomas Koobatian, executive director and chief of staff at New Milford Hospital. “Our goal is to prepare future physicians who will not only provide exceptional care but also choose to practice in our communities. This program emphasizes preventative and wellness measures, helping patients stay healthier in the long term.”
The ACGME accreditation not only strengthens the hospital’s role as a leader in rural healthcare training but also ensures more patients in the region have access to skilled, compassionate family medicine physicians for years to come.