Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Family Medicine Residency Program in Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne Medical Education Program (FWMEP) has been a cornerstone of medical education and community-based healthcare since 1972. As the only dually ACGME/AOA accredited family medicine residency in Indiana with maximum accreditation, we pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive clinical training and fostering a culture of excellence. Our state-of-the-art 21,000-square-foot Family Medicine Center serves as a hub for patient-centered care, offering residents unparalleled exposure to diverse clinical pathology.Through partnerships with Lutheran Health Network hospitals and the Fort Wayne Medical Society, we provide a robust educational environment that emphasizes full-spectrum family medicine, research, and community service. With over 500 hospital beds and a commitment to advancing healthcare through education, FWMEP equips residents with the skills needed for varied practice environments while maintaining a strong focus on professionalism, compassion, and lifelong learning.
Services
Family Medicine Residency
Continuing Medical Education
Community-Based Research
Patient-Centered Medical Home
Graduate Medical Education
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Dually accredited by ACGME and AOA with maximum accreditation status
- Largest unopposed family medicine residency program in Indiana
- State-of-the-art 21,000-square-foot Family Medicine Center
- Affiliated with 500+ hospital beds across multiple clinical sites
- Recognized by NCQA for Patient-Centered Medical Home excellence
Associations and certifications
- ACGME
- AOA
Services
Family Medicine Residency
Our ACGME and AOA accredited residency program trains physicians in full-spectrum family medicine. Residents receive hands-on experience through 21,000 annual patient contacts and rotations across multiple clinical settings. The curriculum emphasizes patient-centered care, procedural skills, and community health management.
Continuing Medical Education
We offer comprehensive CME programs across all medical specialties. Our courses combine academic rigor with practical application, helping practicing physicians maintain certification and stay current with medical advancements through both in-person and digital formats.
Community-Based Research
Our research initiatives focus on primary care and population health. Residents and faculty collaborate on studies addressing local healthcare challenges while contributing to national medical knowledge through publications and conference presentations.
Patient-Centered Medical Home
Our NCQA-recognized clinic delivers coordinated, comprehensive care through long-term patient-physician relationships. The model emphasizes preventive care, chronic disease management, and integrated behavioral health services in a technologically advanced environment.
Graduate Medical Education
Beyond family medicine, we provide educational infrastructure for visiting residents and medical students. Our consortium model supports multiple training programs while maintaining focus on community-based, patient-centered care principles.
People
Zachry L. Waterson
Family Medicine Residency Director
Dr. Waterson leads our ACGME-accredited family medicine residency program with over 20 years of graduate medical education experience. He emphasizes full-spectrum clinical training and community engagement while maintaining active roles in medical education organizations.
Erin Jefferson
GMEC Chair
A graduate of Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Jefferson brings extensive academic medicine experience. She oversees graduate medical education committee operations and teaches evidence-based clinical practices to residents and faculty.
David T. Furman Jr.
Senior Associate Program Director
As a FWMEP graduate, Dr. Furman combines clinical expertise with educational leadership. He focuses on resident research initiatives and medical mission work while maintaining active roles in osteopathic medical education organizations.
Aaron Coray
Associate Program Director
Dr. Coray specializes in obstetrics and point-of-care ultrasound training. He directs our procedural curriculum and maintains active clinical practice while mentoring residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Kimberly Schelb
Associate Program Director
Dr. Schelb oversees resident wellness initiatives and teaches full-spectrum family medicine. A FWMEP graduate herself, she brings experience in academic leadership and curriculum development to her role.
Questions
What makes FWMEP's family medicine residency unique?
Our program offers dual ACGME/AOA accreditation, 500+ hospital beds for clinical exposure, and a state-of-the-art facility with NCQA recognition for patient-centered care.
How long has FWMEP been training physicians?
We've provided medical education since 1972, making us one of Indiana's longest-established family medicine residency programs.
What clinical opportunities are available?
Residents gain experience through 21,000+ annual patient contacts, multiple hospital affiliations, and specialized training in obstetrics, pediatrics, and internal medicine.
Is FWMEP affiliated with medical schools?
We partner with Indiana University School of Medicine and Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical student rotations.
What community benefits does FWMEP provide?
Our Patient-Centered Medical Home model improves local healthcare access while training future physicians in community-based practice.
