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Family Medicine Residencies in the WWAMI Region
ASK A RESIDENT: JR CAPATI
A native of Hawaii, J.R. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry/Biology from the University of California, San Diego. He worked as a radiology operations coordinator for several years before entering medical school at Far Eastern University in the Philippines, and is a certified Emergency Medical Technician. Prior to entering residency, J.R. completed 16 months of a clinical medicine preceptorship. He appreciates the challenges and opportunities associated with meeting the healthcare needs of his patients. Outside of medicine, J.R.’s interests include wrestling, surfing, customizing cars, and spending time with his family.
Questions about CWFM? You can contact JR at jr.capati@commhealthcw.org.
Central Washington Family Medicine
Central Washington Family Medicine
A 6-6-6 family medicine residency program owned by Community Health of Central Washington, a community health center clinic
- Located in a regional referral center with open heart surgery, dialysis, a level 3 neonatal intensive care unit and oncology services
- Opportunities to learn state of the art medicine in Yakima hospitals and smaller community medicine in the surrounding area
- A "Private Practice" approach to care: each faculty and resident physician is responsible for the care of his/her panel of patients
- Located in a “family friendly” community with a growing economy, affordable housing, and progressive educational opportunities for children and adults
More key information on the AAFP website
6 Residency Positions Offered
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CWFM
Residents
These talented and diverse self-directed learners have been recruited to the Yakima community from throughout the U.S. and internationally. They bring a wide range of experience, interest and future practice plans; they graduate with the ability to fill a wide spectrum of practice experiences with an emphasis on practice in rural and underserved settings.
