Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Exceptional Training. Compassionate Care. Community Commitment.
Our Mission
At Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, our Family Medicine Residency Program is dedicated to preparing compassionate, community-focused physicians who deliver evidence-based care with integrity and respect. We foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement—committed to addressing healthcare disparities and serving the diverse needs of our community.
We believe in creating a safe, respectful, and intellectually stimulating environment where residents thrive both personally and professionally. Our program fosters an environment where every voice is heard and every team member is valued—because we know we're stronger together.
Why Choose Mountainside?
As one of four residency programs at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, our Family Medicine Residency offers a dynamic and comprehensive training experience. Residents gain the skills and confidence to lead in today's evolving healthcare landscape.
Our graduates are more than physicians—they're leaders in Family Medicine and advocates in their communities.
Personalized Learning in a Collaborative Environment
Our residency program offers a tailored educational experience designed to support each resident's unique interests and career goals. Through strong partnerships with Hackensack University Medical Center, the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, the New Jersey Family Medicine Learning Collaborative, and the New Jersey Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative, our residents benefit from a rich and diverse training landscape.
Residents actively engage in:
- Challenging clinical rotations across a variety of specialties
- Lifestyle and integrative medicine approaches to whole-person care
- Osteopathic medicine with hands-on training and philosophy integration
- Research and scholarly activities that foster academic growth
- Family-centered care that emphasizes relationships and continuity
- Psychosocial health integration to address the full spectrum of patient needs
- Teaching opportunities with medical students and junior residents
- Community-based care for patients of all ages
- Practice management training in our Family Practice Center, preparing residents for real-world clinical leadership
This comprehensive and flexible curriculum ensures our residents are well-prepared to meet the demands of modern family medicine while growing into confident, compassionate physicians.
Supportive Mentorship and Continuous Growth
We begin with a comprehensive one-week orientation to assess each resident's strengths, learning style, and goals. This allows us to co-create a personalized learning plan that evolves throughout the residency.
Each resident is paired with a dedicated faculty advisor who provides mentorship, feedback, and guidance to ensure academic and professional success.
Residents benefit from:
- Evidence-based precepting tailored to skill level
- Multi-source evaluations and video observation
- High-fidelity simulation training
- Competency-based electronic evaluation system
Community Engagement and Home Visits
Our commitment to community medicine is reflected in our active involvement with local health departments, schools, universities, and nursing homes. Residents participate in health screenings, educational outreach, and our robust home visit program—bringing care directly to patients who cannot visit the office.
📞 For more information, contact our Residency Program Coordinator at (973) 259-3563 or email AnnMarie.Jones@mountainsidehosp.com