Grant gives Montana Family Residency Program financial juice to expand

A $450,000 infusion of cash will fuel the expansion of a program in Billings that trains family practice physicians who hopefully will remain in the state.

The grant, made possible through the Affordable Care Act, will allow the Montana Family Residency Program to train three additional residents in family practice medicine. The program will now feature eight positions each year in a three-year curriculum with a total of 24 slots when full.

John Felton, president and CEO of RiverStone Health, which houses the residency program, said the grant is "great news."

By Cindy Uken

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