Rashmi Saincher, MBBS, is the first graduate of Duke’s Rural Family Medicine Residency Program.
She attended medical school at St. George’s University in London, and after residency will care for the small town of Lewisville, NC, practicing ambulatory family medicine.
Saincher helped launch the Rural Family Medicine Residency in 2021.
“Rashmi’s brilliant clinical acumen, empathetic patient care, and unwavering leadership laid the foundation for our residency’s successful launch,” said Alexa Namba, DO, MPH, Rural Family Medicine Residency program director. “She was a pioneer for our program and has left an indelible impression on the Oxford community. We cannot express how proud and grateful we are for Rashmi and all her contributions to the residency.”
The program aims to improve access to high-quality primary care and address the health care needs of rural communities across North Carolina. During the three-year residency, residents gain valuable experience caring for patients at Duke Primary Care Oxford, Duke Regional Hospital, and Maria Parham Health in Henderson. These integral partnerships cultivate a mastery of clinical medicine and emphasize the importance of intimate community engagement.
Learn more about the program here and hear Rashmi discuss her experience in the Rural Family Medicine Program in this video.