Learn what makes Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center a special place to continue your training and why joining our residency or fellowship programs may be right for you.
Our culture
Working at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you will find like-minded individuals who have a strong sense of purpose that the work they do makes an important contribution to our community and society.
I was really excited at the idea of helping to build a new program, and the enthusiasm shared amongst the staff in welcoming us is so palpable. My husband and I were actually also in Woodstock, Vermont right around the time of interviews and couldn’t believe we could actually have the chance to live in such a beautiful area with so many sports and outdoors activities at our fingertips. So in a word, “vibes”.
Emily Levine, MD, PGY-1, Ophthalmology Residency
About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics—members of Dartmouth Health—are comprised of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, the state's only academic medical center, and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics, which provide primary and specialty care throughout New Hampshire and Vermont.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is the only Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center in New Hampshire. With 52 training programs across a wide range of specialties our Graduate Medical Education (GME) trainee group of more than 400 residents and fellows have the opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment and also rotate to external sites in the region and across the nation to deepen their experience. We perform world-class research in partnership with Geisel School of Medicine scientists and faculty as well as other leading health care organizations to develop new treatments at the cutting edge of medical practice bringing the latest medical discoveries to the patient.
I was instantly drawn to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center because of the close connection I felt between residents. The Upper Valley truly draws in attendings and residents who cherish the outdoors and community. People live and teach here because they truly want to be here which certainly shines through. Additionally, the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center catchment area is incredibly wide, which provides for an incredible array of patients and experiences.
Brian Rosen, MD, MPH, PGY-3, Psychiatry Residency
Our unique location
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is located in the Upper Valley along the Connecticut River border between New Hampshire and Vermont. Our region offers a wide range of year-round outdoor recreational activities as well as diverse social, cultural, and artistic communities. Situated near the Appalachian Trail, the area is renowned for its skiing in New Hampshire and Vermont, hiking, canoeing, and kayaking. In addition to Dartmouth's Hopkins Center for the Arts, leading venues for the performing arts include the Lebanon Opera House and the Northern Stage Company. The Upper Valley is also host to a wide variety of restaurants. Residents and fellows come here to embrace the quality of life the Upper Valley offers.
There were a lot of things that attracted me to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. The first thing that struck me was the collegial environment that percolated throughout the hospital. Residents are treated as junior colleagues and there is a strong focus on a resident education. The graduating residents are confident in their skills and past residents are doing great wherever they ended up. It helps of course, that the hospital gives a very cozy vibe and is nested within the beautiful Upper Valley with all of its lovely seasons. The hospital system provides great care and I’ve had multiple family members get treated here and they have all had great experiences. Looking back, I’m glad and very fortunate to have trained at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and would highly recommend this place to anyone.
Imad Khan, MBBS, PGY-7, Neurological Surgery Residency