Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at The Christ Hospital boasts an outstanding education experience in an exceptional environment since its establishment in 1976. It emphasizes personalized training, with a high intern-attending ratio ensuring direct mentorship. The program prepares residents for a comprehensive medical practice through hands-on training in diverse clinical scenarios, supported by a strong culture of fellowship among faculty and staff.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at The Christ Hospital does not explicitly mention accepting International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in the available text. The key indicators like ECFMG certification, visa sponsorship options, or the number of IMG residents are not stated. Thus, the program's IMG-friendliness is unclear based on the provided content.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The Christ Hospital has a large residency program with categorical positions, the specific number of categorical residents per year is not mentioned but it also has multiple electives and unique hands-on clinical opportunities.
Program Website
Address
The Christ Hospital, 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Program Director
Tena Toft
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Current Residents
Overview
Details on the current PGY-1 residents are not explicitly stated in the text, thus information on the total count of residents is unknown here.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
This program provides hands-on experience with a 2 to 1 intern-attending ratio, allowing residents to work directly alongside attendings in various aspects of patient care, from routine check-ups to intensive care treatments, as well as offering a wide range of electives in multiple specialties and subspecialties.
Application
The application process for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at The Christ Hospital includes the submission of their ERAS application. Key details include: - Applications become available on September 1. - Interview invitations are sent in October. - The interview season typically runs from November to January. - The deadline for submissions is November 30.
# of Locations
The residents will work at various locations including the main campus and many outpatient centers, ensuring broad exposure to different medical environments.
Fellowship
The Christ Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program offers fellowship opportunities across various specialties and subspecialties after residency. Specific fellowships mentioned include Adult Cardiology, Family Medicine, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Additional details on fellowships can be accessed through the respective program's web page.
Resident Life
Overview
The Christ Hospital's Internal Medicine Residency Program offers personalized training and enhances experience in all levels of medical care, fostering camaraderie and close working relationships with attendings, which are distinctive features of its unique culture.
On Call Schedule
Since 1976, The Christ Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program has provided our residents with a rich learning experience and broad exposure to the knowledge they’ll need to become outstanding physicians. As an internal medicine resident at The Christ Hospital, you’ll receive personalized training and enhanced experience in all levels of medical care, from routine patient check-ups to performing procedures. You’ll build a comprehensive medical care foundation at the region’s No. 1 hospital.
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts for three years (PGY-1, PGY-2, and PGY-3), covering comprehensive training in internal medicine.
Housing
The residency program offers support for housing options. While specific housing is not provided, resources and information about nearby accommodations are available for residents, including the potential for housing stipends.
Alumni
Alumni of the Internal Medicine Residency at The Christ Hospital have pursued various career paths, including fellowships in subspecialties such as cardiology, gastroenterology, and infectious diseases. Many alumni have taken positions in academic centers, while others have established careers in private practice across different regions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers hands-on experience, individualized feedback, and an intern-attending ratio of 2 to 1, allowing for a direct working relationship with attendings.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are entitled to four weeks of vacation per year. Unused vacation can typically be carried over to the next year, subject to approval.