Northwest Washington Family Medicine Residency

01/20/2026

🎉It’s a new year, which means more spotlights!!!
Meet Katelyn, the Sunshine of Our Front Desk! 🎉
Katelyn is a friendly, vital face at the NWFMR front desk. You might recognize her from the front desk, where she's been a vital part of our team for over two years, and a cherished member of the VMFH family since 2019 (that includes the good old Harrison days!).🥰 Outside of work, the full-time mom enjoys walks, playing Animal Crossing 🎮 or Fortnite 🔫, spending time with her dog 🐶, and sleeping 😴.
Her day starts with coffee ☕ and a true crime show 🕵️‍♀️ or YouTube video. At the front desk, she's an ultimate multitasker, handling everything from opening the clinic to checking in patients, scheduling 🗓️, and verifying insurance. She loves the variety, noting, "Each day is always a little bit different." ✨
Katelyn is motivated by the deep connections she's formed with patients, considering them friends 🤗. She hopes to "make them smile even for a second," 😄 recognizing that visits can be difficult for them. She joined NWFMR for face-to-face interaction, missing it after almost five years in medical records. 🗣️
Her biggest inspiration is her mom 💖, who worked in medicine for 30 years and is now returning to school for her RN. Inspired by her mom's motivation, Katelyn is currently in college to become a surgical tech 🩺.
She emphasizes the importance of "Open communication" 💬, saying the team works "so well together" 🤝 and is "the best team here!" 💪 She plans to stay with NWFMR until she completes her surgical tech program, with a long-term goal of working at the hospital 🏥 while staying active in her daughter's school life 🏫.
For true crime enthusiasts, she recommends Crime Ju**ie 🎧 or Radio Rental 📻.
Katelyn cherishes her memories with patients ❤️ and describes the work environment as "honestly healing." 😌 She says, "we are a family here. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 I know I can trust these people with my life. 🙌 I love it here." 🥰

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from our amazing inpatient team!

12/18/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Decorating Contest: Northwest Washington Family Medicine Residency Edition ✨🎄

The tinsel is flying, the lights are twinkling, and the competition is very real 👀🎅 Northwest Washington Family Medicine Residency may be wholesome at heart… but put us in a holiday decorating contest and suddenly everyone’s in it to win it.

From festive teamwork, to creative chaos, lots of laughs are being had, with just the right amount of friendly rivalry….. This is what happens when you mix holiday spirit with dedicated front office staff, clinical staff, residents and faculty. 💪🎁

No matter who takes home the bragging rights (stay tuned later for the winner!!), we’re grateful for this incredible team and the joy we bring to our space (and each other). Now excuse us while we admire our handiwork and pretend we’re not judging every detail. 😉

12/10/2025

Massive congratulations to Krystal, our phenomenal Program Coordinator, on graduating with her Doctor of Health Science degree! She’s balanced being a student, cheerleader, program coordinator, and skeleton enthusiast with finesse, and now she’s officially done! We’re beyond thrilled for you and can’t wait to celebrate.

11/28/2025

It’s time for another Resident Spotlight! 🎉🎉 🩺🎉 Meet Intern Dr. Sam Haubeil! 🎉🩺
This amazing future Family Physican is not only crushing it in family medicine, but also rocking life outside the clinic!
When Dr. Sam isn’t busy doing “a little bit of everything” (seriously, family docs are superheroes!), you can find her:
🏓 Dominating pickleball courts
💪 Hitting the gym
🎂 Baking up a storm
🛍️ Scoring epic thrift finds
🚙 Offroading in their Jeep
😻 Cuddling with their adorable cat, Cedar
📺 Binge-watching ALL the reality TV!
Dr. Sam’s proudest moments include patients trusting them as their family’s P*P – talk about making a real connection! She loves building relationships and walking alongside families, which is why family medicine was the perfect fit. And get this: she’s sticking around WA after residency to keep building those community ties! WOOHOO 🎉🎉🎉 At NWFMR, Dr. Sam raves about the incredible people and the supportive learning environment. She finds it super rewarding to help patients regain trust in the medical field. And for all you aspiring docs, Dr. Sam’s advice is gold: “Making mistakes now will only help you grow into the best doctor you can be.”
Fun fact: Dr. Sam walked in Seattle Pride as a proud ally and plans to get involved with the Nick of Time Foundation! Want to get to know Dr. Sam and the awesome NWFMR crew? Dr.
Sam highly recommends doing a sub-internship with them – they instantly won her heart over! ❤️

11/21/2025

11/12/2025

The email said ‘monthly meeting’ but we read ‘monthly challenge.’
Plot twist: Half the staff showed up to the all-hands meeting drinking from random household and clinic objects. Leadership had no idea that we were drinking our water and morning coffee from bio bags, saniwipe containers, Mac n cheese boxes, cologaurd collection container and SO much more!

11/11/2025

A HUGE shoutout to our incredible team who represented us at the Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center’s (KIAC) “In Lak’ech (You are my other me)” gala! ✨

Our amazing faculty physician Dr. Jamsyn Taylor, alongside rockstar Residents Drs. Kathryn Kennedy, Kailey Carlson, and Jeremy Cruz, had a fantastic evening on October 23rd celebrating the resilience, leadership, and vibrant cultures of our immigrant and BIPOC communities right here in Kitsap! 🌍💖

This gala wasn’t just a party – it was a vital fundraiser for KIAC’s incredible work, tackling everything from legal advocacy to healthcare, housing, youth programs, and economic opportunities. So proud to support such an impactful organization!

11/04/2025

🌟 It’s time for another Clinical Staff Spotlight! 🌟

Say hello to Mark, one of the incredible MAs who keeps NWFMR running smoothly! 🩺 Mark has been a familiar face with VMFH since 2008, officially joining NWFMR in 2017. He’s not just a Medical Assistant; he’s our unofficial “jack of all trades,” effortlessly managing back-office regulatory programs and keeping our supply systems perfectly stocked! 📦

Mark’s proudest career moment? Helping build and move into our fantastic new clinic in 2020! Outside of work, you’ll find him enjoying just about anything outdoors – cycling 🚴, playing with his dogs 🐕, camping 🏕️, and getting into home improvements (once his ankle heals!). He also loves to start his day by sleeping in 😴 and enjoying a quiet cup of coffee.

What drew him to NWFMR? “I lucked into an opening here after having my third child, looking for a more traditional schedule, and I haven’t looked back!” Mark shares. His favorite memory isn’t just one moment, but the amazing team he gets to work with every day. 🤝 If he could instantly learn any skill, he’d love an eidetic memory 🧠 or even the power of flight! (And realistically, better follow-through on projects and learning new languages! 📚)

Mark is currently powering through his Healthcare Administration degree 🎓 and dreams of continuing his impactful work right here at NWFMR. ✨

10/21/2025

🎉 Meet Rochelle – Our CMA Superstar! 🎉

Say hello to Rochelle, one of the shining stars at NWFMR! 🌟 She started with us as an extern back in 2019 and quickly became an essential part of our clinic family — even earning Employee of the Quarter just months after joining!

Rochelle is our go-to for everything from teaching residents and students to creating dotphrases and improving clinic workflows. She’s known for her kindness, teamwork, and dedication to making sure every patient feels seen and cared for. 💙

Outside of work, Rochelle is an avid reader who accidentally started a clinic-wide book club 📚 (yes, there’s even a text thread for book swaps and Kindle deals!). Her top pick? A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas — perfect for anyone looking to fall back in love with reading!

From volunteering at Pride events 🏳️‍🌈 to Halloween hospital fun 🎃 and even white-water rafting adventures, Rochelle’s energy, compassion, and leadership inspire everyone around her.

Here’s to Rochelle — a true example of heart, teamwork, and community spirit! 💪❤️

10/20/2025

🌟 Happy Medical Assistants Week! 🌟

This week, we celebrate the heart of healthcare, our incredible Medical Assistants at NWFMR! 💙

From welcoming patients with a smile to keeping our clinics running smoothly, you bring compassion, skill, and heart to everything you do. You’re the calm in the chaos, the glue that keeps the team together, and the friendly face our patients trust. 🩺✨

Beyond your daily impact, you all play a vital role in training and educating our Resident Physicians, helping to shape the future of medicine. Your knowledge, mentorship, and teamwork make a lasting impression not only on our patients but also on every new doctor who learns alongside you. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Your dedication doesn’t just strengthen our clinic, it strengthens our entire community. Thank you for the countless ways you care, teach, and make a difference every single day.

10/14/2025

Now for a faculty spotlight!! Meet the incredible Dr. Peter Lundblad, a cornerstone of NWFMR with a whopping 20 years as a family medicine physician! 🩺✨

We asked Dr. Lundblad what drew him to this dynamic field, and his answer was classic: “The variety!” And honestly, who can blame him? Every day is an exciting new adventure!

But when he’s not busy keeping us all healthy, you might find Dr. Lundblad harmonizing with his guitar 🎸 or exploring the depths while SCUBA diving! 🐠

For all you budding medical professionals out there, Dr. Lundblad has some pearls of wisdom from his journey: “Take a breath. Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Slow and steady wins the race, folks!

And finally, a little insider secret about family medicine? Dr. Lundblad says they have the “Best colleagues in medicine!” Sounds like a pretty fantastic team to us!

Huge shoutout to Dr. Lundblad for two decades of dedication and for sharing a little bit of his amazing life with us!