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Samaritan Internal Medicine Residency Program

Samaritan Internal Medicine is a community-based program in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, offering preliminary and categorical training with the rigor of an academic program in a supportive, community-focused setting. Our program trains confident, adaptable, well-prepared physicians to meet all the challenges of internal medicine today.

Our Graduate Success – 2026 Fellowship Matches

Dr. Kayla Fenton – Infectious Disease/Critical Care at West Virginia University
Dr. Mesa Lynch – Geriatrics at University of Colorado
Dr. Savinda Aponso – Rheumatology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Dr. Lacee Andrews – Sleep Medicine at Oregon Health & Sciences University

A Message From Our Program Director

Thank you for visiting us. I am excited to share more about our residency program.

We believe that the best way to learn medicine is through exposure to complex and diverse clinical experiences while developing the abilities and confidence to rise to these challenges. Graduates of our program are known for being academically strong, collegial, and deeply committed to their patients and to each other. They go on to succeed in a wide range of careers, including hospital medicine, primary care, and subspecialty training.

As the largest single hospital system in an underserved region, we are the first stop for medical care in the area we serve. This allows our residents to see a wide range of diverse and complex pathology. We balance the challenges of clinical medicine with plenty of support. We value engagement, innovative approaches to learning, psychological safety, and curiosity.

I have been part of this residency program for eight years—as a faculty member, then Associate Program Director, and now Program Director. Originally from the Boston area, I spent most of my life and medical training on the East Coast. My family and I moved to Oregon 10 years ago and thoroughly enjoy the Pacific Northwest. This is a wonderful place to live, learn, and train. I am proud to be part of this program and love watching our residents learn, grow, and thrive.

Mythili Ransdell, MD

Why Choose Samaritan Internal Medicine Residency?

What Our Graduates Say

Steven Collins, DO, Class of 2025

“I’m thankful for my training at Samaritan. If I could wind back the clock, I’d choose to do my Internal Medicine residency here again. I was exposed to a wide variety of complex pathologies and became comfortable managing acutely ill patients. Program administration, teaching faculty and consultants were knowledgeable, personable and desired to see me succeed. Now, in my first attending role in a new state, new hospital system and new EMR, I can honestly say my training prepared me very well to practice independently with confidence.”
Adetola Adebola, MD, Class of 2024

“One word to describe my experience at Samaritan internal medicine residency would be — amazing! The overall learning experience included exposure to a wide range of diverse pathologies and complex patients, which helped improve my clinical decision-making, medical knowledge and interpersonal skills. Above all, the collegial environment made it easy for me to thrive. I had a very positive and unique experience, so much so that I decided to stay for a cardiology fellowship.”
Jasmeet Kaur, DO, Class of 2024

“I’m so grateful to have trained in such a supportive training environment with SHS internal medicine residency. Our PD and APDs are so supportive of each resident’s goals. We see a diverse amount of pathology and bread-and-butter internal medicine cases. Although residency is tough, everyone was so helpful, kind and even fun! This program is an excellent fit for you if you want a supportive learning environment.”
Nicholas Brown, DO

“Samaritan Health Services’ Internal Medicine Residency did an exceptional job of training me to be prepared for all aspects of being an effective physician. Through my residency I participated in the diagnosis and management of multitudes of pathologies, learned excellent medical reasoning, developed leadership skills and made long lasting relationships with peers. I planned on coming here only for residency but because of the amazing environment I’ve now been here for eight years. I would have no hesitation to make the same choice again.”
Brittany Olson, DO

“I really enjoyed my time at Samaritan. I started as a medical student doing my clinical rotations, and after spending several months here, it became my first choice for residency. The attendings are invested in your learning and strive to make you a better physician. One of my favorite things was the small-town feeling that you knew everyone, yet it’s a large enough community to serve as a referral hub for patients from across Oregon. Because it is a smaller program, your voice is heard, and it allows you to build one-on-one relationships with attendings and fellow residents.”

Our Sponsoring Institutions

Samaritan’s Graduate Medical Education program positions graduates to excel as physicians. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Oregon provides the hub for training residents enrolled in the program.

Graduate Medical Education Program

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

Samaritan Internal Medicine – Corvallis

Find Out What It’s Like to Train Here — From the Residents Who Live It

In this lighthearted, resident-led video, you’ll hear directly from the people who know it best — what they’re learning, how they’re supported and why they enjoy coming to work each day. You’ll get a look at hands-on experiences in a busy regional medical center and a culture that values growth, feedback and connection.
It’s a candid look at the training experience and the vibrant lifestyle that make Corvallis an exceptional place to spend your residency, with endless opportunities to explore, unwind and recharge.

Hear directly from our residents.

Get a feel for life in the Samaritan Internal Medicine Residency Program — from culture and curriculum to meeting our faculty and residents. Opportunity awaits!

Explore the Pacific Northwest From Corvallis

Where Exceptional Training Meets Exceptional Living

Residency is a time of tremendous professional and personal growth, and where you choose to train can shape both experiences. Corvallis offers the best of Pacific Northwest living, with easy access to outdoor adventure, vibrant communities and countless ways to recharge.

Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Corvallis sits just an hour from the Oregon Coast and an hour from the Cascade Mountains. Spend your days off hiking forested trails, mountain biking scenic routes, kayaking local rivers, exploring waterfalls or enjoying world-class skiing and snowboarding during the winter months. Whether you prefer ocean views, mountain peaks or quiet afternoons on the water, adventure is always within reach.

Closer to home, Corvallis offers a welcoming small-city atmosphere with the amenities of a much larger community. Residents enjoy a thriving food and beverage scene, from locally owned coffee shops and bakeries to breweries, wineries and farm-to-table restaurants. The popular downtown Farmers’ Market showcases the region’s agricultural abundance, making it easy to enjoy fresh, local food year-round.

As home to Oregon State University, Corvallis also offers a lively arts, culture and athletics scene. Catch a Beavers game, attend concerts and community events, explore local shops, or enjoy the energy that comes with living in a vibrant college town.

When you’re looking for a bigger-city experience, Portland is just 90 minutes away, offering easy access to professional sports, major concerts, acclaimed restaurants, shopping, museums and an international airport.

From mountains to coast, college-town charm to urban amenities, Corvallis provides an exceptional quality of life and the perfect place to build both your career and your life outside of medicine.

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