Family Medicine Residency Program

• The leadership team of Doylestown Health’s Family Medicine Residency brings depth and breadth of experience to provide superior training and one-to-one guidance to the new residents. 
• Block Rotation Schedule  - To be provided.
• Inpatient and outpatient rotations located at Doylestown Hospital and Doylestown Health Family Medicine Residency Practice. (Pediatric rotations at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, PA).
• Residents will care for a diverse patient population at Doylestown Health Family Medicine Residency Practice. 

Family Medicine Residency Curriculum:

• PGY1 – Family Medicine, Inpatient Medicine (3), Critical Care, Addiction Medicine, Gynecology, Pediatric Outpatient, Surgery, Elective (2), Palliative Care & Hospice, Dermatology
• PGY2 – Family Medicine, Inpatient Medicine (3), Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Procedures, Obstetrics, ID, Pediatric Outpatient, Pediatric Inpatient/ED,
  Elective (3)
• PGY3 – Family Medicine, Inpatient Medicine (2), Community Medicine, Obstetrics, Cardiology, Orthopedic Surgery & Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Newborn Care, Urology, Elective (3)

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Mission

The Doylestown Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program is committed to developing residents into physicians that continue to live the mission and values of the Sponsoring Institution, which is to continuously improve the quality of life and proactively advocate for the health and well-being of the individuals we serve. Our program will train future family medicine physicians to deliver high-quality patient care. We prepare residents to practice equitable, holistic, full-spectrum family medicine. The program curriculum will provide residents with the foundation of family medicine and the necessary experiences to prepare for independent practice. Our residents will spend ample time in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings to learn how to provide care in various team-based environments while leveraging the appropriate system resources to provide high-quality care and to address social determinants of health. The faculty members are dedicated to teaching future physicians and will instill in the residents the importance of lifelong learning. The Doylestown Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program will develop family medicine physicians that provide a positive impact to the local communities.

Purpose

The Doylestown Hospital Family Medicine Residency program fosters the development of knowledgeable, well-rounded, and dynamic family medicine physicians caring for patients from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of conditions.

Scott Blore, MD

Program Director
215.766.8844
sblore@dh.org

I grew up in Bucks County and graduated from the Central Bucks School District. I am board-certified in Family and Geriatric medicine with a background in both academia and community medicine settings. I pride myself on delivering comprehensive, compassionate care to my patients at Plumsteadville Family Practice (where I’ve practiced since 2004), as well as at Doylestown Hospital. I serve in several roles within Doylestown Healthcare Partnership (focusing on optimizing population health) including a position on the Management Committee, acting as the co-director of the Informatics Committee, and serving as a co-medical director representing primary care physicians. My professional interests include academic medicine, practice management, population health, healthcare informatics, and electronic health records. My personal interests include ice hockey, road cycling, Philadelphia sports, and spending time with family.

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Lynn Acquaviva, DO

Core Faculty
215.794.7471
lacquaviva@dh.org

I am currently a family medicine physician at Doylestown Health Primary Care – Buckingham. I joined my current practice after serving as a family medicine physician from Muhlenberg Primary Care in Bethlehem in 2015, but I am happy to be back in the community where I grew up. I received my medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and completed my residency at St. Luke’s University Hospital Network. I enjoy volunteering and mentoring in various settings throughout the community. I am excited to be part of the first medical residency program at Doylestown Hospital and look forward to welcoming you to my hometown.

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Justin Palatt, MD

Core Faculty
215.340.5162
jpalatt@dh.org

I have the pleasure of working at Doylestown Health’s Pine Run Health Center as a subacute and custodial care physician where I care for geriatric patients. I joined Doylestown Health’s medical staff in 2021 after working as an outpatient physician at Jefferson Health in Yardley. Prior to that, I worked as a family medicine physician in Kingston, NY. I received my medical degree from St. George’s University of Medicine in Granada, West Indies. I completed my family medicine residency at Excela Latrobe (PA) Hospital and my research residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. I enjoy teaching and am especially thrilled to be part of our Family Medicine Residency program. 

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Tina Degnan, MD

Core Faculty
267.880.6350
tdegnan@dh.org

I am an honors graduate of Drexel University College of Medicine and have been practicing in the Doylestown community since completing my Family Medicine Residency as a Chief Resident at Abington Memorial Hospital in 2008. An active member of the Doylestown Hospital Medical Staff, I feel excited and honored to teach the next generation of family physicians and to serve our greater community along with you. Prior to medical school, I taught writing as a postgraduate fellow at Wesleyan University and worked in medical publishing at The Rockefeller University Press in New York City. I enjoy the challenge of balancing the science and the art of family medicine -- the diagnosis and management of complex medical problems and fostering relationships with the people I am privileged to call my patients. I aim to help you to hone your valuable skills in both of these essential components of practice. My personal interests include home renovation projects, cooking, gardening, and travel, and I love living in Bucks County with my husband, two sons, and hound dog.

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Robert Grabowski, MD

Core Faculty
215.348.5888
rgrabowski@dh.org

Doylestown Health Family Medicine Residents are an important part of our medical staff. Our residents act as primary care physicians and see patients at several locations including the Doylestown Health Family Medicine Residency Practice in Warrington.

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How many resident positions are available?

We offer a structured 36-month program. Eight positions will be open per year/ a total of 24 residents over a three year period

Why should I choose Doylestown Hospital?

Doylestown Hospital prides itself on its friendly, welcoming culture where you will feel a part of something bigger, akin to a large family, and have a direct impact on your patients. You will experience an unparalleled culture of learning, excellence, and camaraderie among the medical staff.

As part of our Family Medicine Residency program, you will help enrich the culture of Doylestown Health, representing the future of physicians dedicated to delivering high-quality compassionate care to our patients, and in turn, offering comfort to families and visitors alike. What you do matters here.

We are also an award-winning regional hospital, recently receiving our 17^th consecutive Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of ‘A.’ Doylestown Hospital is also ranked as one of the best in the region and in Pennsylvania in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings — and “High Performing” in 12 specialty care areas. Additionally, we have invested millions in recent years to expand our treatment and research capabilities through new, innovative facilities and programs on our hospital campus.

What are the salary and benefits for residents?

Annual salary = $65,200 (biweekly pay period)

Benefits include:

• Housing stipend
• CME allowance
• Laptop
• Malpractice coverage
• Medical, Life, Disability, Vision, and Dental insurance
• 403b Retirement plan
• Vacation and Sick leave

Will I play a part in decision-making?

Yes, as a Family Medicine resident, you will assist physicians with patient care decisions and under their supervision, effectively communicate those decisions with the patient. The Program Leadership and Administration believe in resident advocacy and encourage open communication whether it is one-to-one or in a group setting with others. As a participant in our first Family Medicine Residency program, you will play a major role in the development of the program for future students. Essentially, you will help grow and mold Doylestown’s first residency that will have an effect on future generations of doctors and the community we serve.

Are there ways to help the underserved community?

The Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic is located within Doylestown Hospital. For 25 years, the Clinic has provided free medical, dental, and social services to low income, uninsured families in Bucks County. You will have the opportunity to work at the Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic as well as participate in volunteer activities throughout the year as part of our hospital’s wellness plan.  In 2024 the Family Medicine Residency Program in partnership with Dr. Caroline Heise, MD instituted a Women’s Health Clinic within the ASC. Dr. Heise practices at Doylestown Gynecology, LLC. This is part of the PGY1 Gynecology rotation.

Does Doylestown Health's Family Medicine Residency program accept J1 Visas?

Unfortunately, our Family Medicine Residency program cannot accept applicants with J1 Visas at this time.

Where do residents live?

There are a multitude of options to lay down roots in central Bucks County during the tenure of your residency. The quaint borough of Doylestown is the county seat of Bucks County, and is known for its thriving business district. Especially popular among residents and visitors alike are its outdoor dining, old-time movie theater, shops, museums, and festivals. Philadelphia is approximately an hour’s drive from Doylestown and it’s a little more than that to get to New York City. With easy access to major metropolitan areas, leisurely weekend getaways to the Poconos or the Jersey Shore, Doylestown is a destination for the best of what is offered in the greater Philadelphia region. 

What can I do in my time off?

Named as USA Today’s Best Small Town Cultural Scene in America in 2019, Doylestown is known for its museums, castles, art, and theaters. Doylestown is also home to the Bucks County Classic Bike Race, Doylestown Arts Festival, Doylestown 5K Race, Spooktacular Parade, Doylestown Pride Festival, Winter Festival, Seasonal Decorations, and much more. This charming town also has a bustling and eclectic restaurant scene. You can ask any one of the hundreds of staff members who will tell you Doylestown and the surrounding areas offer options for every interest and activity whether in downtown area or beyond the county line. It is an outstanding area to work, play, and call home.

Are there other residency programs at Doylestown Hospital?

Doylestown Health is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and performance of our nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, leading to improved patient outcomes. 

Our Family Medicine Residency is evidence of our commitment and our first medical residency. What makes joining our Family Residency program so unique is the opportunity to shape the future of many more residency programs at Doylestown Hospital. As a medical resident, you will be embedded within a community healthcare system established in 1923 that has earned national recognition and awards. As our CEO and President Jim Brexler states, “Throughout our history, the leaders of our organization have made top priorities of improving patient experience and proactively advocating for the wellness of the individuals we serve. Our predecessors created a culture marked by the relentless pursuit of quality, and we continue to uphold that commitment to patient safety.” As a new resident, you will now pave the way for future residents and at the same time, affect the culture and care of the patients and families who count on Doylestown Hospital for their future healthcare needs.

As the sponsoring program the Family Medicine Residency welcomed a Transitional Year Residency program in 2024.

Doylestown Health launched a Pharmacy Residency program in 2020 which earned accreditation by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Only 17% of hospitals host post-graduate pharmacist training programs, and Doylestown Hospital is now recognized as part of this exclusive group achieving and maintaining superior standards of pharmaceutical care. Similarly, we are excited to extend our residency programs to develop activities and instruction aimed primarily at medical residents and fellows.