SCFM Faculty



Rande Short, M.D.
Clinic Director
Charles H. Raye MD
Program Director
craye@centura.org
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
 
Shirley Salvatore MD
Associate Director
shirleysalvatore@centura.org
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
kernlow@centura.org
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
stevemilligan@centura.org
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.
 
Lynn M. Strange MD
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: Daisy, my yellow lab.
What you like about this program: The variety of experience 
Laura Stein MD
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
ElaineBlinn@centura.org
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