Please join us in welcoming our newest doctors! Residents Dr. Kelty White and Dr. Nick Sparr will be in Grass Valley full-time starting this week and will split their time between Chapa-De and Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. They will remain in the community with us for the next two years as they continue growing their skills and knowledge.
These resident physicians join our team through the Sierra Nevada Family Medicine Residency Program. Through a partnership between Common Spirit/Dignity Health, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital and Chapa-De, two residents per year are welcomed into the 3-year residency program. Our first two residents, Dr. White and Dr. Sparr, begin in July at our Grass Valley health center and will start seeing patients.
There can be a lot of questions when it comes to resident doctors. Here are some FAQs to help answer any questions you might have:
Is a Resident a doctor?
A resident has completed college and medical school. They have received their Doctor of Medicine degree (MD or DO). Now they are completing firsthand training in their chosen specialty. This will allow them to become a board-certified family medicine doctor.
Do Residents give good quality care?
Yes. Patients often like having visits with residents because they see fewer patients per day. This way they can spend more time with each patient. They also just completed medical school and have the most up-to-date medical knowledge. Residents also work closely with an experienced Supervising Physician. Patients will receive exceptional care.
Will my visit be with the Resident and the Supervising Physician?
Your visit will be with our Resident. They will do a detailed exam and ask questions about symptoms and your medical history. The resident will then talk to their supervising doctor. The supervisor will ask questions and offer guidance. Then the resident will talk with you about a diagnosis and care plan.
Is the Resident my new doctor?
They may be. Some Chapa-De patients in Grass Valley will be assigned to our Residents for their ongoing care. Others may see a Resident if their usual provider is not available.
Welcoming the Next Generation of Providers
Being a part of a medical residency training program is an exciting opportunity for our patients, our staff, and the wider community and Chapa-De is fortunate to welcome this next generation of doctors to our growing team. Learn more about Dr. White, Dr. Sparr, and the Sierra Nevada Family Medicine Residency Program HERE.
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