Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The MercyOne Des Moines Internal Medicine Residency Program, ACGME-accredited and partnered with Primary Health Care, Inc., offers comprehensive training through two paths: a Categorical Track and a Primary Care Track. Each resident gains exposure to diverse clinical settings and a wide range of sub-specialties while participating in a robust educational environment. The program emphasizes not only clinical skills but also personal and professional development, encouraging research and scholarly activity among its residents.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program is welcoming to International Medical Graduates (IMGs), with a Categorical Track designed for residents with diverse backgrounds, including IMGs. The program does not explicitly mention its IMG acceptance rate but seems to have supportive structures in place for IMGs pursuing internal medicine careers.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
There are thirteen residents per year, including three residents in our primary care track.
Program Website
Address
Mercy Medical Center Des Moines, 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Program Director
Maria Alejandra Guevara Hernandez, MD FACP FHM
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently hosts 13 categorical residents each year, including 3 dedicated to the Primary Care Track. This structure allows for personalized training and a supportive learning atmosphere.
PGY-1 MD
10
PGY-1 DO
3
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes traditional lectures, case-based learning, team-building exercises, morning reports, M&M discussions, multidisciplinary conferences, Journal Club, financial education, board review, and point-of-care ultrasound, along with strong support for developing scholarly activities.
Application
The application process details can be found on the program's website, but specific deadlines and requirements are not mentioned in the provided text.
# of Locations
MercyOne Medical Center is part of an 875-bed hospital system, including locations in West Des Moines and surrounding areas.
Fellowship
Graduates from the MercyOne Des Moines Internal Medicine Residency have pursued several fellowships in subspecialties including hematology/oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, pulmonary/critical care, infectious diseases, geriatrics, nephrology, rheumatology, and endocrinology. This demonstrates a strong post-residency career path with ample opportunities for specialized training.
Resident Life
Overview
The MercyOne Internal Medicine Residency program is unique because it offers both a Categorical Track and a Primary Care Track, designed to provide comprehensive and tailored experiences to meet residents' career goals. It emphasizes a collaborative learning environment with strong faculty support and multiple subspecialty rotations. The program also prides itself on resident wellness by customizing schedules and avoiding 24-hour call schedules.
On Call Schedule
The program boasts having no 24-hour call schedules and flexible PTO time to maximize mental and physical health.
# of Years of Program
The program is a three-year residency.
Housing
No specific details regarding housing options or support offered by the residency program were mentioned in the text.
Alumni
Past residents have pursued fellowships in hematology/oncology, cardiology, GI, pulmonary/critical care, ID, sleep medicine, geriatrics, nephrology, rheumatology, and endocrinology. Others have focused on hospitalist medicine and outpatient primary care.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program exemplifies resident wellness by customizing each schedule to help residents meet their individual career goals.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The program boasts having no 24-hour call schedules and flexible PTO time to maximize mental and physical health, but specific annual leave amounts are not mentioned in the text.