David Schmitz, M.D.
Associate Director of Rural Family Medicine

Graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Dr. Schmitz completed his residency at Family Medicine Residency of Idaho in 1999. After six years practicing as a rural family physician, he returned to join the Residency as faculty in 2005. While practicing in northern Idaho , he served as chief of staff of Benewah Community Hospital as well as co-founder and medical director of the St. Maries Volunteer Community Clinic. Dr. Schmitz is a current board member of both the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians and the Idaho Medical Association. 

Kim Stutzman, M.D.
Assistant Director of Rural Family Medicine

Dr. Stutzman grew up in Northern Michigan and moved west for college at Oregon State.  She returned to Michigan for medical school at U of Michigan and then completed a residency at Family Medicine Spokane.  After a year at University of Washington as a chief resident she settled in White Salmon, Washington in a small rural practice.  After 12 years there she has moved to Boise to pursue teaching at the residency program.  She has special interest areas in geriatrics, women's health and training the next generation of rural family doctors.  When not at work she enjoys outdoor activities, camping, hiking, etc. with her husband and two small children.

Tara graduated from Boise State University in 2007 with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Administrative Office Technology. She has previously worked for FMRI and returned after graduating. She enjoys fishing, camping, and spending time with her two children and husband.