Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Virginia Tech Carilion Internal Medicine residency program is a university-based residency located in the scenic Southwest Virginia, between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. Housed at one of Virginia's largest hospitals, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, the program is dedicated to fostering clinical and academic excellence, offering a wide-ranging curriculum in Internal Medicine and fostering a culture of safety and inclusivity. It aims to equip residents for both independent practice and subspecialty training, making it an attractive option for aspiring internists.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Virginia Tech Carilion Internal Medicine residency program welcomes International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and provides an inclusive training environment. There is no explicit mention of eligibility criteria specific to IMG applicants, but the diversity within the current residents, who come from various ethnic and educational backgrounds, implies a supportive stance towards IMGs.
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Program Website
Address
1906 Belleview Rd, Medical Education 3rd Floor, Roanoke, VA 24014, United States
Program Director
Michael Wiid, M.D., F.A.C.P.
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program emphasizes a diverse cohort of residents from varied backgrounds. Specific numbers regarding the total current residents in the first year were not available, but the program reflects a commitment to inclusivity and the promotion of excellent training environments.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
We offer a robust Internal Medicine curriculum that includes education across a wide range of medical specialties within both inpatient and outpatient settings. We have an exceptional core of Internal Medicine and subspecialty faculty.
Application
Residents are encouraged to apply between late summer and late fall. The application deadline is typically in late November. Interviews are held from December to February, and applicants must submit USMLE scores, letters of recommendation, and other necessary documents as part of their application.
# of Locations
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and additional locations as part of the program.
Fellowship
Graduates of the Virginia Tech Carilion Internal Medicine residency program have a strong tradition of pursuing fellowships and are typically successful in obtaining positions in desired academic, private practice or hospitalist roles. Specific fellowship opportunities may not be detailed in the provided text, but the program supports a robust training curriculum that prepares residents for subspecialty training.
Resident Life
Overview
The Virginia Tech Carilion Internal Medicine residency program is a university-based Internal Medicine residency program nestled in the heart of Southwest Virginia between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. We are primarily based at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in the state of Virginia, a state-of-the-art medical facility with more than 800 beds. Carilion boasts 13 residencies and 12 fellowship programs.
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# of Years of Program
Typically a 3-year program, training competent internists prepared for independent clinical practice or subspecialty training.
Housing
The residency program assists residents in finding housing, although it may not provide direct housing. Residents are often offered housing stipends to help with living costs in the Roanoke area.
Alumni
Alumni of the Virginia Tech Carilion Internal Medicine residency program successfully obtain fellowships and pursue careers in various specialties. Common fellowships held by alumni include cardiology, gastroenterology, and infectious diseases, while many also enter private practice or academic positions across the country.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are allocated 3 weeks of paid vacation per year, with the option to carry over any unused vacation days to the next year according to the residency's leave policy.