Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency at Hennepin Healthcare is a rigorous program designed to train residents to become leaders in healthcare, focusing on service to vulnerable populations. Residents participate in a hands-on curriculum that includes team-based care and innovative primary care models. The curriculum also emphasizes resident wellness and community involvement, providing comprehensive bedside ultrasound training, and a multitude of research opportunities. The program is known for strong fellowship placements and supports resident autonomy throughout their training experience.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
Hennepin Healthcare sponsors the J1 visa only for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Applicants must have at least twelve weeks of U.S. inpatient clinical experience, and they must achieve a score of 220 or higher on USMLE steps 1, 2, and CS. Additionally, International Medical Graduates must submit 2-3 letters of recommendation from supervising faculty and apply within five years of graduation from medical school.
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Program Website
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Hennepin Healthcare, Medicine Education Program, G5, 701 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55415
Program Director
Dr. Vignesh Williams Palaniappan
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster details have not been provided, as data for the number of PGY-1 residents and their specific categorizations are currently unknown.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents work side-by-side with faculty as part of a strong and unified community while asserting their unique voices and pursuing individualized goals. We offer protected weekly didactics, ultrasound and procedural education, and daily case-based conferences.
Application
Applications are accepted through ERAS. Due to high volume, signal the program for interest; applications accepted through November 15. Interviews held from late October to late December.
# of Locations
Hennepin is a nationally-renowned Level I Trauma Center serving patients from all corners of Minnesota, and a safety net hospital for Hennepin County.
Fellowship
Hennepin has several primary fellowships, including Critical Care, Cardiology (shared with Abbott Northwestern Hospital), Geriatrics, Informatics, and Nephrology (shared with the Minneapolis VA). The program also serves as a teaching site for additional subspecialty fellowships based at the University of Minnesota. About half of graduates pursue fellowships and are well supported in this process through access to resources and faculty mentorship.
Resident Life
Overview
Hennepin Healthcare serves diverse patients who speak dozens of languages, and provides multi-modal interpreter services to help in this effort.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program involves various rotations including ICU, cardiac and general medicine wards as well as critical care, with individual tracks available.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Excellent fellowship placement and ABIM exam pass rates, Clinical research opportunities, Team-based care, Comprehensive bedside ultrasound curriculum, Strong commitment to resident wellness.
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