Central Washington Family Medicine Residency

Central Washington Family Medicine Residency Central Washington Family Medicine Residency (CWFMR) provides full spectrum Family Medicine training

Community Health of Central Washington, the program’s sponsor is a funded Teaching Health Center. As such residents learn to provide community based comprehensive and continuous ambulatory care to medically underserved patients representative of the cultural, socio-economic and demographic diversity of Central Washington. The program provides full spectrum Family Medicine training including OB, integrated behavioral health, osteopathic manipulation medicine, procedural training and inpatient pediatric and adult medicine. The program is committed to academic excellence as demonstrated by its affiliation with the nation’s #1 ranked University of Washington Department of Family Medicine and one of the newest osteopathic medical schools, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. Community physicians provide and teach state-of-the-art medicine in both the outpatient and inpatient settings. In keeping with the Teaching Health Center’s mission of improving access to health care, the program recruits a diverse group of self-directed learners interested in working with rural and underserved populations. The program is committed to the development of excellent, board certified family physicians with demonstrated clinical, technical, and interpersonal competencies.

🎙️ Resident Spotlight!On November 5th, Dr. Velarde — on his day off, after working a night shift! — joined Radio Cadena ...
11/13/2025

🎙️ Resident Spotlight!

On November 5th, Dr. Velarde — on his day off, after working a night shift! — joined Radio Cadena KDNA to share valuable education about diabetes in honor of World Diabetes Day.

Alongside Lily Gonzalez, he discussed lifestyle changes, the importance of working closely with providers, and cleared up common misconceptions — like the idea that starting insulin means it’s “the end of the line.” He also explained how HbA1C testing helps track diabetes management.

Through this hour-long segment, Dr. Velarde reached hundreds of Spanish-speaking listeners locally and internationally — empowering our Latino community with knowledge and encouragement. 💙

We’re incredibly proud of his passion for patient education and his ongoing dedication to serving our community beyond the clinic walls.

Congratulations to Dr. Velarde, Third Year Resident, for completing the Avant STAMP 4P Spanish Medical Exam and earning ...
11/11/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Velarde, Third Year Resident, for completing the Avant STAMP 4P Spanish Medical Exam and earning an outstanding 8.5 out of 9 average score across reading, writing, listening, and speaking!

“I’m passionate about providing care to our monolingual Spanish-speaking community. In order to ensure I was providing excellent care, I needed to test my skills, verify my weaknesses, and strengthen them as needed,” Dr. Velarde shared. “Although I was intimidated at first, I knew completing it would help me achieve a stronger connection with my patients. Totally worth it!”

We’re proud of Dr. Velarde’s commitment to growth and to creating stronger connections with every patient he serves.

Wrapping up our Residency Summer Recap Series - we love our community! Our Ellensburg residents were proud to join Hoops...
09/02/2025

Wrapping up our Residency Summer Recap Series - we love our community!

Our Ellensburg residents were proud to join Hoops for Hearts, standing alongside families impacted by congenital heart disease (CHD). Beyond the basketball games, it was a day filled with connection, support, and hope for CHD warriors and their families.

Learn more about the event here: https://www.dailyrecordnews.com/ellensburg/defying-the-odds-chd-warriors-inspire-new-ellensburg-basketball-fundraiser/article_1c20258f-59a0-495e-bab6-aa4d23a27ef2.html

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to show up for our community. 🏀❤️

Part two of our Residency Summer Recap Series takes us to Kansas City! 🩺Our residency team had the privilege of attendin...
09/02/2025

Part two of our Residency Summer Recap Series takes us to Kansas City! 🩺

Our residency team had the privilege of attending the AAFP FUTURE Conference in Kansas City - a national gathering shaping the future of family medicine through innovation, leadership, and connection.

This year, one of our own, Dr. Florence Akintan, was awarded a Family Medicine Leads Scholarship! This scholarship supports residents and medical students who are committed to family medicine by helping cover the costs of attending FUTURE. Out of hundreds of applicants, only 250 residents and medical students were selected in 2025 — and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate Dr. Akintan as one of them. 👏✨

Congratulations to Dr. Akintan and to our residency team for representing CHCW on the national stage!

As summer winds down, we’re excited to look back on some of the incredible moments that made it so special. ☀️✨ This is ...
09/02/2025

As summer winds down, we’re excited to look back on some of the incredible moments that made it so special. ☀️✨ This is the first of our Residency Summer Recap Series — so stay tuned for more highlights!

One highlight we'll never forget: Celebrating the graduation of our Class of 2025 residents!

Their passion, perseverance, and commitment to family medicine has left a lasting impact on CHCW and our community.

Class of 2025, we miss you! Your impact will be felt for years to come!

We are so thrilled to introduce you all to these talented new interns that we are so lucky to welcome into our CWFM-R fa...
03/26/2025

We are so thrilled to introduce you all to these talented new interns that we are so lucky to welcome into our CWFM-R family! Here’s to the journey ahead, filled with growth, learning, and endless opportunities! Welcome Class of 2028! ❤️🩺

We celebrate today by showing gratitude and appreciation for Residents!Medical residency is a demanding journey filled w...
02/28/2025

We celebrate today by showing gratitude and appreciation for Residents!
Medical residency is a demanding journey filled with long hours, challenging cases, and constant learning. Residents sacrifice time with their families and personal pursuits to pursue their passion for medicine. So today we want to take this time to recognizes how integral they are to our healthcare team. 🎉

Learn about our residents at Central Washington Family Medicine Residency

Residents recently participated in a hands-on IUD training workshop, honing their skills in this essential procedure. Th...
02/06/2025

Residents recently participated in a hands-on IUD training workshop, honing their skills in this essential procedure. The session provided an opportunity for them to gain practical experience, working closely with expert instructors in a supportive environment. These images capture the residents in action as they develop their proficiency and confidence in delivering high-quality reproductive care.

🌟 Welcome Back, Dr. Carl Olden! 🌟We’re excited to welcome Dr. Carl Olden, MD as the new Residency Program Director at CW...
11/29/2024

🌟 Welcome Back, Dr. Carl Olden! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Carl Olden, MD as the new Residency Program Director at CWFMR! 🙌

Dr. Olden brings a wealth of experience and an unwavering passion for mentoring future leaders in medicine. His dedication to advancing our program and supporting our residents is truly inspiring.

Join us in celebrating his return and the exciting growth he’ll bring to our team. Welcome back, Dr. Olden! 🎉

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Exciting CWFMR update! Welcome our new Program Director!
11/27/2024

Exciting CWFMR update! Welcome our new Program Director!

Our residents and faculty went on a field trip to Ellensburg! They tackled challenges head-on, gained valuable skills, a...
10/14/2024

Our residents and faculty went on a field trip to Ellensburg! They tackled challenges head-on, gained valuable skills, and made lasting memories in the great outdoors. Proud of their dedication and teamwork!

Our recent faculty retreat was a lively event where our dedicated faculty came together to discuss various topics, to co...
09/17/2024

Our recent faculty retreat was a lively event where our dedicated faculty came together to discuss various topics, to connect with each other and to learn more from one another. We reviewed our successes and developed innovative plans for the future. Looking ahead, we’re excited about opportunities for growth and improvement!

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1806 W Lincoln Avenue
Yakima, WA
98902

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
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Community Health of Central Washington, the program’s sponsor is a funded Teaching Health Center. As such residents learn to provide community based comprehensive and continuous ambulatory care to medically underserved patients representative of the cultural, socio-economic and demographic diversity of Central Washington. The program provides full spectrum Family Medicine training including OB, integrated behavioral health, osteopathic manipulation medicine, procedural training and inpatient pediatric and adult medicine. The program is committed to academic excellence as demonstrated by its affiliation with the nation’s #1 ranked University of Washington Department of Family Medicine and one of the newest osteopathic medical schools, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. Community physicians provide and teach state-of-the-art medicine in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.

In keeping with the Teaching Health Center’s mission of improving access to health care, the program recruits a diverse group of self-directed learners interested in working with rural and underserved populations. The program is committed to the development of excellent, board certified family physicians with demonstrated clinical, technical, and interpersonal competencies.