Physician Pathways Program – Paid Mentorship for PGY3 & Chief Residents

About the role

The Physician Pathways Program at Optum offers a paid mentorship for PGY3 and Chief Residents in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine who plan to practice in Oregon. Selected residents will complete the program during the final months of training, gaining hands‑on experience in value‑based care.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in a customized mentorship that includes exposure to primary and specialty care settings.
• Learn to operate within a value‑based care model and the Quadruple Aim framework.
• Engage with experienced physicians to ease the transition from training to independent practice.

Required profile

• MD or DO currently in PGY3 or Chief Resident year of a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine program.
• Residency completion expected by Summer 2025 and desire to practice outpatient care in Portland or Eugene, Oregon.

What we offer

• Generous guaranteed salary for the final year of training.
• Mentorship from experienced physicians within the future practice setting.
• Exposure to population health initiatives and the Quadruple Aim framework.
• Flexible commitment of only a few hours per month, with onsite and virtual components.