Family and Community Medicine Residency Program

Our Community

The Family Medical Center borders two Minneapolis Neighborhoods.  Throughout the years, we have had community representatives work closely with us when planning innovative programs, identifying the medical needs of the community, and planning for our new building.

Whittier Neighborhood

The Whittier neighborhood, on Minneapolis’ near south side, is bound on the north by Franklin Avenue, on the east by I-35W, on the south by Lake Street West and on the east by Lyndale Avenue South. It is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, having been originally settled in the 19th century, and is named for the poet John Greenleaf Whittier. Blaisdell and Third avenues have some of the oldest houses in Minneapolis, and some beautifully restored houses line Stevens Avenue. Almost 40 percent of this neighborhood’s 348 acres are used for multifamily housing, and almost 90 percent of those housing units are renter-occupied. About 60 percent of the land includes a wide variety of uses including eclectic restaurants, neighborhood businesses, an art school and a children’s theater. This neighborhood is home to the prestigious Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

Homeless Project

Minneapolis has a nationally recognized homeless clinic program. These clinics benefit patients
(often women with young children) who are often unable to afford any other care environment and are dealing with difficult housing circumstances as well. Located in churches and community centers, these clinics afford Family Medicine residents the opportunity to practice 'field' medicine. Without immediate access to sophisticated labs and imaging, residents hone their care skills based on
patient presentation and clinical judgement.