What appeals to me about the specialty of Family Medicine is the emphasis on caring for patients holistically. To care for a patient is to understand the person: who they are, where they come from, what’s important to them. That’s what it means to truly care. HackensackUMC Mountainside Family Medicine Residency Program stands out to me because it is a program that truly cares. Everyone in the program cares deeply about their patients, and equally as important, they care about each other. Each resident, staff, and faculty member is generous with their time and genuinely wants to help everyone around them succeed, learn, and grow. Regardless of your personal or professional goals, this is a place where you will find tremendous support and guidance.