Fort Wayne Medical Education
The Fort Wayne Medical Education Family Medicine residency in Fort Wayne, IN is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Fort Wayne Medical Education Program family medicine residency (since 1972), an unopposed community-based program in Fort Wayne, IN, described as the only dually ACGME/AOA accredited family medicine residency in Indiana, with ACGME Osteopathic Recognition since July 1, 2015. Training takes place in three Lutheran Health Network hospitals (over 500 beds) and a 21,000 sq ft Patient Centered Medical Home clinic, now Neighborhood Health Family Medicine Center on Broadway (an FQHC). Schedule is thirteen 4-week blocks per year with all electives in PGY3; seven inpatient blocks; call is night float in PGY1 and Q16 in-house in PGY2/PGY3.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Osteopathic Recognition and OMT is a distinguishing strength; DO applicants should discuss OMT experience, and MD applicants their interest in OMT.
- Unopposed, inpatient-heavy training: Lutheran Hospital (396-bed tertiary centre, Level II trauma, comprehensive stroke centre) with residents covering codes 24 hours and an inpatient FM service census of 10-15; ask about graduated autonomy.
- Call model: night float in PGY1 (one 4-week and one 2-week block) then Q16 in-house call; ask how this affects clinic and wellness.
- Continuity clinic grows from two half-days (PGY1) to four (PGY3) in an FQHC-partnered PCMH with dental, behavioral health and vision; emphasise interest in underserved care.
- All electives in PGY3 (e.g., cardiology, critical care, dermatology, nephrology, orthopedics, pulmonology); come with a practice-type plan.
- Scholarly activity is community-focused with statistician support, travel funding and a dedicated research director; residents have placed at Indiana AFP research competitions in recent years.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Zachry L. Waterson, DO, FAAFP
- Program coordinator
- Brianne Spellman
- Address
- 750 Broadway, Suite 250, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
- Phone
- (260) 422-6573 x300
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Family Medicine residency training
Family Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Training covers care across ages, including obstetrics, pediatrics and outpatient continuity of care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Fort Wayne Medical Education Family Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Fort Wayne Medical Education Family Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years (PGY1-PGY3). Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Fort Wayne Medical Education Family Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Fort Wayne Medical Education Family Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.