Community Health and Service
Learning from the Community
Residents care for a patient population that brings a wide range of lived experiences, languages, and stories. They learn to:
- Provide personalized care to individuals from all backgrounds
- Deliver services in multiple languages with the help of trained interpreters and multilingual staff
Supported by academic affiliations with Tufts University School of Medicine and Tufts Medicine, and with inpatient training at Lowell General Hospital, our residents graduate ready to lead — clinically strong and community-focused.
This is what makes training at Lowell CHC unique: your education is strengthened by the city and community you serve.
Connected to Lowell
The Lowell CHC Family Medicine Residency is rooted in the people, places, and partnerships that define Greater Lowell. Our residents train in a city known for its cultural richness, local pride, and deep community ties. Here, learning goes beyond the exam room — it’s embedded in neighborhoods, schools, and organizations working every day to make health possible.
Partnering for Health and Opportunity
Residents gain real-world experience by working alongside long-standing community partners who address everything from food access and housing to education and youth development. These connections allow residents to better understand the lives of their patients — and become stronger advocates for their care.
Examples of Our Community Collaborations
- Mill City Grows – Urban farming, nutrition education, and fresh food access
- Lowell Public Library Bookmobile – Mobile literacy and outreach to local neighborhoods
- Riverbend – Mental health and recovery support
- International Institute of New England – Services for people starting new lives in the U.S.
- Merrimack Valley Food Bank – Supporting access to healthy, nutritious food and working toward long-term food security
- Community Teamwork – Housing, early education, and family support
- Girls Inc. of Greater Lowell – Programs to build confidence and leadership in girls
- Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell – Safe spaces, mentorship, and learning opportunities for youth
- Greater Lowell Community Foundation – Local grantmaking and impact initiatives
- Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce – Supporting economic development and local businesses
Looking for more? Explore additional community resources here.
