Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, is a comprehensive training program aimed at developing future leaders in medicine. As a 711-bed hospital and the only Level 1 trauma center in the region, it offers a blend of intensive clinical training, educational opportunities, and exposure to a wide range of medical cases. The program emphasizes a supportive learning environment and includes rotations in various specialties, preparing residents for both clinical practice and fellowship opportunities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention whether it is IMG-friendly, but it serves a diverse patient population and includes a residency program that emphasizes comprehensive training. Information related to visa sponsorship or specific acceptance rates for international medical graduates was not available in the text provided.
Categorical Positions
14
Categorical Positions (detail)
14 categorical residents per year. The program trains a total of 42 residents.
Program Website
Address
4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
Program Director
Mary C Downing MD FACP
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency cohort includes a total of 42 residents, with structured training across diverse clinical settings, ensuring comprehensive coverage of essential internal medicine areas.
PGY-1 MD
The residency program currently has 14 categorical residents enrolled.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
We utilize a novel scheduling model that maximizes the opportunity for a true continuity clinic while maintaining a strong inpatient experience. Residents who graduate from our program are strong candidates for positions in outpatient as well as hospitalist practice. Many also decide to further their education through subspecialty training.
Application
For the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Memorial Health University Medical Center, the ERAS number is 1401212108 and the NRMP number is 1971140C0. Applicants can find more information on how to apply through the ERAS website.
# of Locations
We are a 711-bed hospital and a regional referral center for stroke, cardiovascular care, cancer care, trauma, pediatrics, and high-risk obstetrics as well as the only level 1 trauma center in the region.
Fellowship
The program offers a number of fellowship opportunities that recent graduates have pursued, with high rates of placement in subspecialty training after completing their internal medicine residency. This may include roles in cardiology, oncology, and advanced internal medicine, depending on individual pathways chosen.
Resident Life
Overview
Our Internal Medicine Residency is designed to provide Memorial Health University Medical Center residents with the knowledge, skills and compassion needed for success.
On Call Schedule
The PGY-1 interns take call while assigned to internal medicine wards. Call is every fifth day, in house, and runs from 7:00am to 7:00pm. The PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents take call while assigned to internal medicine wards. Call is every fifth day, in house, and runs from 7:00am to 7:00pm. Residents on subspecialty services do not take in-house call.
# of Years of Program
Our residency trains up to a total of 42 residents comprised of 14 categorical residents.
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Alumni
The document does not provide specific information regarding alumni outcomes from the Internal Medicine Residency Program.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Accredited by ACGME, opportunities for research, 1:1 faculty interaction, on-site Mercer University School of Medicine, board pass rates.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The document does not specify the vacation policy for residents in the Internal Medicine Residency Program.