The Arnett Family Medicine Residency is a community-based program that prepares family medicine residents to provide patient-centered care for individuals, families and the community.

Family Medicine Residency at IU Health Arnett

Begin your graduate medical education journey with the Family Medicine Residency at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette, IN.

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Welcome!

The Indiana University School of Medicine Family Medicine Residency at IU Health Arnett Hospital is a three-year program within the expansive IU School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education. Since its start in 2018, the program facilitates learning with its distinctive longitudinal curriculum model. As an unopposed, community-based program, family medicine residents are prepared to provide patient-centered care that integrates team-based care and population health approaches for individuals, families and the community.

While being an Indiana University School of Medicine residency site in a community setting outside of Indianapolis has created autonomy during the program's development, being part of a large, nationally recognized medical school has provided us with guidance and all the resources to help during our growth.

Program Information

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Residents and Faculty

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Curriculum and Educational Tracks

Compensation and Benefits

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Wellness and Resiliency

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Educational Sessions

Facilities

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Get to know the people, places and culture of the Arnett Family Medicine Residency program

Please enjoy getting to the know the people of the Arnett Family Medicine Residency program and make sure to view our virtual clinic tour video.

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Message from the Program Director

Welcome to the IU School of Medicine Family Medicine Residency at IU Health Arnett Hospital!

While a relatively new program, having started in 2018 with our first residents, we have seen tremendous success. Demonstrating the strength of our program, our graduating classes have had 100% board pass rate. We have had graduates stay in the greater Lafayette area, Indiana, and scatter across the US and Canada. Additionally, our graduates have pursued careers beyond outpatient medicine, with some practicing as hospitalists, urgent care physicians, fellowship-trained geriatricians and outpatient/inpatient physicians.

Since the beginning there has been amazing support and culture created within the residency. One of the greatest strengths of the program is the family like atmosphere that has been created. While each day can bring new challenges and frustrations, I am always excited to have the opportunity to work with this team, tackle what needs to be done, and have the chance to celebrate when we meet our goals. The challenges we have experienced, and may experience in the future, are only conquered through a commitment to feedback from residents and insight through their experiences.

Initially starting as core faculty in 2017 and then transitioning to program director in 2021, I am privileged to be a member of this team. I am thrilled with the prospect of leading a program and love working with an incredible group of residents, clinical and office staff, and faculty. Through all our hard work, it is wonderful to have expanded medical education opportunities in the greater Lafayette area, create an innovative longitudinal schedule and see the growth and development of our resident physicians.

Program Director

Travis J. Dams, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine

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Family Medicine Residency in Lafayette

Medical students who are considering Family Medicine Residency in Lafayette can learn more about IU School of Medicine’s Graduate Medical Education program, including stipends, benefits and policies.

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