Welcome to Meritus Medical Center’s Graduate Medical Education program, where we are shaping the future of healthcare.

At Meritus, we are dedicated to offering forward-thinking curricula that challenge learners while providing exceptional patient care. We are committed to training the next generation of physicians who will lead with compassion, skill, and a commitment to community service.

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Why Choose Meritus

Become part of an institution that values innovation and state-of-the-art patient care for the community it serves.

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Washington County

Situated in scenic Western Maryland, Washington County offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and urban accessibility.

Our Location

Our Program Offerings

Family Medicine Residency

Family Medicine residents work in this 17,000 sf community-based level three-trauma center that additionally houses a newborn special care unit.

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Psychiatry Residency

Our Psychiatry Residency Program strives to offer a psychiatric education based in community engagement, social action, and advocacy.

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General Surgery Residency

General Surgery residents graduate with the knowledge, judgement, and skills to become excellent clinical surgeons and effective educators.

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Internal Medicine Residency

Train to become a skilled, compassionate physician through Meritus Health’s Internal Medicine Residency Program, combining comprehensive clinical education, hands-on experience and mentorship in a community-focused academic health system.

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The welcoming and supportive faculty and residents are why I chose Meritus. It was clear on my interview day that the residents were a close-knit group. The faculty are receptive to feedback and are constantly striving to make this program the best it can be.

Paige Cobb, MD - Class of 2026, Clinical Faculty at Albany Family Medicine Residency - Albany, NY

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Residency at Meritus helped me appreciate the challenges of delivering high quality medical care where it is highly needed and with limited resources. I learned to appreciate the medical and socioeconomic challenges in rural America.

Yuval Pinto, M.D. - Class of 2024, Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD

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What I loved most about my training at Meritus Family Medicine was the community we made with the residents and the attendings who understood our goals and values. We created an environment of comradery, not competitiveness where we sincerely became friends with each other.

Ralitza Tacheva, M.D. - Class of 2025, Hospitalist at Main Line Health - Paoli, PA

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I am grateful to have completed a well-rounded and comprehensive training experience at Meritus. After working as an attending for the past two years, I recognize how strong the foundation in full-spectrum family medicine was that I gained during my time there. The transition from residency to independent practice was smoother than I anticipated, and I felt confident and well-prepared to practice independently. I credit the training, exposure, and support I received at Meritus for helping me reach that level of readiness.

Opetomi Seriki, DO, MPH - Class of 2023, Primary Care Physician at Inova Primary Care - Alexandria, VA