Program Overview

Graduate Medical Education | College of Health Sciences

The University of Wyoming's Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs are led by the Department of Graduate Medical Education/Family Medicine within the College of Health Sciences, with oversight from the Designated Institutional Official (DIO). As Wyoming's only state-sponsored medical education institution, our GME programs play a critical role in addressing the healthcare workforce needs of one of the nation's most rural states.

These programs are designed to prepare physicians to deliver evidence-based, comprehensive care in rural and frontier environments where immediate access to specialty services may be limited. Our residents develop the clinical breadth, procedural skills, and independent decision-making abilities essential for practicing in communities where they may be the only physician for miles.

The University of Wyoming GME provides community-based training that emphasizes full-spectrum family medicine. Its four ACGME-accredited programs include Family Medicine residencies in Casper, Cheyenne, and Thermopolis (Rural Training Track) and a Geriatric Medicine fellowship. The department also sponsors an ASHP-accredited PharmD residency program in Casper. Our residents gain experience across the entire continuum of care—from prenatal care and deliveries to pediatrics, sports medicine, inpatient hospital medicine, and end-of-life care. This comprehensive training model ensures graduates are equipped to serve as the primary healthcare resource for entire communities.

The University of Wyoming is an affiliated partner in the University of Washington School of Medicine's regional medical education network, known as WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho). UW GME programs benefit from membership in the WWAMI Family Medicine Residency Network (FMRN), which provides faculty development opportunities, peer program consultation, accreditation resources, and collaborative sharing of best practices across the five-state region. This regional partnership strengthens our educational infrastructure while maintaining our focus on Wyoming-specific healthcare challenges, including geographic isolation, limited specialty access, and the unique needs of rural and frontier populations.

Our GME programs are committed to excellence in medical education, resident wellness, and ultimately, improving healthcare access and outcomes for the people of Wyoming. We invite you to explore our residency programs and discover how the University of Wyoming is training the next generation of physicians who will make a lasting impact on communities across the state.