Southern Colorado Family Medicine Faculty



Lynn M. Strange MD
Program Director
 

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Hometown:   Lakewood, CO
Schools:  St Louis University Medical School 
Residency Program:  United Hospital Center, Clarksburg WV
Likes Pueblo Because: It is an easy place to lay down roots.
Favorite Animal/Pet: Reek & Havoc (the 2 best dogs ever...ever)
What you like about this program: The variety of experience 
Shirley Salvatore MD
Associate Director
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Hometown:   Born in NYC, Grew up in Massachusetts
Medical School:   New York Medical College
Residency Program:   Intern: Madigan Army Medical Center; 
                                   Resident in Dewitt Army Community Hospital
What you like about Pueblo:
Town’s family atmosphere Down-to-earth people
Small size of Pueblo
Climate and beauty of southern Colorado
What you like about this program:
Diversity and team spirit of the faculty
Support by the community physicians
 
Kern Low MD

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Hometown:   Redwood City, CA
Medical School:   Chicago Medical School
Residency Program:   Tripler Army Medical Center
What you like about Pueblo & Southern CO:   Small town environment
What you like about this program:
Unopposed residency with a good relationship among other physicians
 
Steven Milligan MD

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Hometown:   Rochester, New York
Medical School:   St. Louis University Medical School
Residency Program:   United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, WV
What you like about Pueblo & Southern CO:
Sunshine 300 days a year, people, cost of living, recreational opportunities
What you like about this program:
The faculty and residents.
 
Charles H. Raye MD

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Hometown:   Trinidad, CO
Medical School:   University of Colorado
Residency Program:   University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
What you like about Pueblo & Southern CO:
Climate- mild winters
The people are very friendly
What you like about this program:
The medical staff is helpful, friendly, and are good teachers
Great training for residents who want a full spectrum of family practice
Laura Stein MD

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Hometown: Madison, WI
Schools: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
Residency Program:  University of New Mexico.
Interests Outside of Medicine: Horses, Hiking, Biking and Family
Likes Pueblo Because: Friendly, Good size, Close to outdoor activities of all kinds
Favorite Animal/Pet: Dogs and Horses
SCFM Provides Good Resident Education Because: A lot of one on one teaching
 
 
Elaine Blinn LCSW
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Hometown:   Missula, Montana
Graduate School:   
M. A. University of Missouri at Kansas City;
M. S. W. University of Denver
What you like about Pueblo & Southern CO:
The climate
The Southwest “feel”
The size of the town
My neighborhood is great!
What you like about this program:
Community-based
Excellent residents & faculty
Excellent training provided
Commitment to self-reflection
 
Candace Murbach D.O.
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Hometown:   Columbia City , IN
Medical School Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine – Lansing , MI
Residency Program:  Ft. Wayne Medical Education Program  
Why did you choose Pueblo:  I chose Pueblo for the SCFM Residency and the faculty.
       Fortunately, I am enjoying the people of Pueblo and their friendliness as well.
Why did you choose SCFM:   The faculty impressed me as dedicated, current, enthusiastic,
       and focused on using best practice, evidence based medicine.
Joel L. Dickerman D.O.


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Hometown: Downers Grove , IL
Medical School : Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency Program: Northwest General Hospital , Milwaukee, WI
What do you like about Pueblo : The weather, the mountains close by, and the most
of all the people
What do you like about the Program: Prepares graduates for full scope of Family Practice. Great
        learning opportunities for Osteopathic manipulation

Sergio Murillo, M.D.


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Hometown: Heredia , Costa Rica
Medical School: Universidad Autonoma de Centro America
Residency Program: Southern Colorado Family Medicine & Exempla Saint Joseph Family Medicine
What do you like about Pueblo: Arkansas River
What do you like about the Program: Great teamwork! We have fun.