The McLeod Family Medicine Residency Program in Florence, South Carolina, has welcomed nine new residents. The program, which aims to increase the availability of family medicine physicians in South Carolina and rural areas, has been in operation since 1980 and has graduated 293 physicians. Approximately 60% of these graduates have chosen to stay in South Carolina and serve the McLeod Health service area. The new residents will provide care to patients at the McLeod Family Medicine Center in Florence. New patients can contact the center at 843-777-2800 to schedule appointments [31f06ad1].
The addition of new residents to the McLeod Family Medicine Residency Program is a positive step towards addressing the shortage of family medicine physicians in South Carolina and rural areas. By training and retaining physicians in these areas, the program helps to ensure that residents have access to the healthcare they need. It is crucial for healthcare organizations and educational institutions to continue investing in programs like this to improve healthcare access and outcomes for all residents.