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About the director

Ravi Balasubrahmanyan, MD brings a rich and diverse background to his role leading the residency program at Allina Health, combining his unique journey with a deep commitment to family medicine. 

During his third year of medical school, Dr. Balasubrahmanyan explored the monastic life before ultimately discovering his true passion for family practice. After completing his medical education in Baltimore, he embarked on residency in Michigan, where his internship began with an unforgettable experience of being on call for the entire hospital. Beyond his clinical training, Dr. Balasubrahmanyan's involvement in Physicians for Social Responsibility and his role on the Local Peace and Justice Committee highlighted his dedication to broader social issues. 

Dr. Balasubrahmanyan is an honored to lead an extraordinary group of passionate, experienced, dedicated faculty with experience in urban, rural and global practice settings.  All are deeply committed to family medicine and our shared mission, and the wealth of their experience is only surpassed by their enthusiasm for the residency program and our residents. Their energy, openness, accessibility and dedication provide a vitality not often found in residency programs. The faculty works hard to instill these attributes in each of the residents.  They do so with the belief that an inspired team is key to creating an inspired learning community.

Residents who are looking for support to explore their own pathway in medicine and for a close relationship with colleagues and faculty will find our program especially satisfying.