Since 1996, the Montana Family Medicine Residency (MFMR) has helped shape the future of healthcare across Montana. As the state’s first and largest family medicine residency program, and a proud member of the University of Washington’s WWAMI network, we have trained generations of confident, compassionate family physicians who deliver high quality, evidence-based care wherever they are needed most. Our graduates are prepared to care for patients across the full spectrum of disease and practice in settings ranging from large regional medical centers to critical access hospitals and community clinics.
MFMR combines exceptional clinical training with a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, growth, and purpose. Residents build lasting relationships with patients through our continuity clinic at RiverStone Health, a state-of-the-art Federally Qualified Health Center that provides comprehensive care to underserved populations. Because RiverStone Health also serves as the Yellowstone County public health department, residents gain firsthand experience in population health, community outreach, and preventive medicine alongside their clinical education.
Inpatient training takes place at Billings Clinic and Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital, two regional Level I trauma centers, oddly 0.5 miles away from each other, that care for patients from across a 500-mile radius. Residents also customize their training through rural rotations in communities of their choice, experiences caring for Native American populations, work with the Veterans Administration, and opportunities to teach learners from high school through medical school. Those interested in developing additional expertise can pursue focused training in Wilderness Medicine, Obstetrics, Integrative Medicine, or Public Health Advocacy.
Our faculty are respected clinicians, educators, and community leaders who are deeply invested in resident success. They are dedicated mentors who challenge, encourage, and support residents throughout training. In fact, many loved the program so much they chose to stay and teach the next generation of family physicians.
Life outside the hospital is just as rewarding. Billings, Montana’s largest city, offers the resources and opportunities of an urban center while maintaining the welcoming feel of a close-knit community. Residents spend their free time biking, fishing, hiking, camping, skiing, and exploring some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes, including the Beartooth Mountains, Yellowstone National Park, Red Lodge, and the mountains surrounding Bozeman. Within the program, teamwork, camaraderie, and genuine support create an environment where residents thrive both personally and professionally.
Residency is demanding no matter where you train. We believe where you spend those years matters. In Montana, you’ll find a supportive community, room to breathe, and countless opportunities to recharge, whether that means exploring the mountains, casting a line in a nearby river, or simply enjoying a slower pace of life outside the hospital.
If you want to become a family physician who is ready to practice anywhere, care for anyone, and lead with confidence, we invite you to train under Montana’s Big Sky. We’d love to welcome you to the MFMR family.
MFMR Lead Residents
Sarah Ryersee, DO, Class of 2027
Lucas Teynor, DO, Class of 2027
The clinic features:
• Attending preceptor room
• Behavioral health team
• Acute care and dental clinics
• Clinical pharmacy team
• Dedicated care managers
• Immunization clinic
• Ryan White and Hepatitis C Clinic
• Public retail pharmacy
RiverStone Health is also the Yellowstone City-County Public Health Department, which includes WIC, Family Health Services, Environmental Health and Health Promotion.
As your Wellness Leads, our goal is simple: to help you thrive during residency, not just survive it. We know residency is challenging, and while we can’t take away the long days or tough rotations, we’re committed to building a culture where it’s okay to ask for help, celebrate the wins, and have fun along the way.
Throughout the year, we organize wellness retreats, casual monthly get-togethers, and opportunities to connect with each other’s friends, families, and four-legged companions. Whether it’s grabbing dinner, getting outside, or just catching up after a busy block, we believe the best support often comes from the people going through it with you. We also make ourselves available for confidential check-ins and can help connect you with mental health and wellness resources whenever you need them.
Outside the hospital, Montana makes it easy to reset. From hiking, camping, and fishing in the summer to skiing, snowboarding, and cozy coffee shops in the winter, there’s always something to do when you have time away from work. Billings is a great home base for adventure, and we’d love to share our favorite local spots and answer any questions about life here.
We’re excited to meet you and hope you’ll reach out. We’d love to tell you more about the program, the community, and why so many of us are proud to call MFMR home.
MFMR Wellness Lead Residents
Maddie du Pont, DO, Class of 2027
Holly Wilson, DO, Class of 2028
