Changes to telemedicine coverage for Medicare patients

Effective October 1, 2025, several telemedicine flexibilities for patients have expired. For patients insured by a government program, this impacts any upcoming virtual visits with your healthcare provider. 

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Celebrating 50 years
Training physicians in an ever-evolving, real-world clinical environment since 1972.

Located at Inova Primary Care – Fair Oaks

With an emphasis on adult learning and a tradition of innovation and caring for community, our program incorporates the latest in medical technology and educational philosophy. The program uses a comprehensive electronic medical record, a web-based resident and program evaluation system, and has developed new programs in Sports Medicine and International and Community Health.

We provide an ideal atmosphere for physicians training to practice in an ever evolving, real world clinical environment.

The residency program, established in 1972, quickly became a leader in family medicine education by pioneering a longitudinal curriculum model.

Our curriculum

The curriculum is grounded in the belief that the most effective way to train future family physicians is through mentorship by experienced practitioners in real-world clinical settings that mirror where they will ultimately practice.

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Application process highlights

All applicants must:

  • Enroll with the N.R.M.P.
  • Enroll in ERAS
  • Have graduated within the past four years or be a senior at a medical school that is accredited by the LCME, COCA, or an organization approved by the World Federation for Medical Education
  • Have passed the USMLE step 1 or COMLEX step 1
  • If applicable, hold a valid ECFMG certificate

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Resident reflections

"I completed my residency here over 20 years ago and have been teaching and practicing ever since. Our faculty lead innovative efforts in primary care at every level, creating a unique environment where future physicians learn to blend evidence and humanism to provide whole-person care."

— Alex Krist, MD, Inova Primary Care, Senior Faculty, Research Director, Former Chair United States Preventative Services Task Force
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"This practice has been a home-base in my professional career."

— Amy Nobu, MD, Inova Primary Care, Senior Faculty
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"The continuing relationships with the patients and their families and being able to care for multiple generations is something really special having been here for so long."

— Victoria Merkel, MD, Inova Primary Care, Site Lead Physician, Senior Faculty
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"I picked this program because it feels like a family reunion. Funny. Boisterous. A lot of love."

— Kyler Wilson, MD Chief Resident
"This program has been warm and supportive from my first interview as a medical student to now as an attending. I value the relationships I've built and the ongoing encouragement in all my endeavors."

— Kendall Hancock, MD, Inova Primary Care, OB Fellowship trained Faculty Physician
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