Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Preliminary Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota is a one-year program that provides essential training and prepares residents for further training in both internal medicine and non-internal medicine specialties. While preliminary medicine residents are similar to categorical residents, they do not receive any board certification opportunities for this one-year program, although it meets many specialty programs' eligibility criteria. Since its inception in 1966, over 775 physicians have completed this training. Each year, 26 residents complete this program.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention details about International Medical Graduates (IMG) applicants or an IMG acceptance rate. However, since residents enjoy the same benefits and responsibilities, and the program does not specify any restrictions regarding IMGs, it might be inferred that the program is at least somewhat IMG-friendly. There is no reference to ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship.
Categorical Positions
26
Categorical Positions (detail)
Each year, 26 residents complete training in this program.
Program Website
Address
200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905
Program Director
Carrie Thompson, M.D., M.S.
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Current Residents
Overview
There are currently 26 PGY-1 residents in the Internal Medicine Preliminary Residency program, all of whom come from various medical schools around the world.
PGY-1 MD
26
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
As a resident at Mayo Clinic, you'll have access to robust clinical, educational, and research resources. You'll find support both inside and outside of the campus to promote physical and mental wellness and ensure your work/life balance.
Application
Application Process can be found at: /academics/residencies-and-fellowships/internal-medicine-preliminary-residency-minnesota/application-process/
# of Locations
The residency program is based at the Mayo Clinic campus in Rochester, Minnesota, but may involve additional locations if required for specific specialties.
Fellowship
The program provides a foundation for further training in various specialties, including anesthesiology, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. However, it does not specify the availability of fellowships or post-residency career paths, but it does state that the year satisfies eligibility criteria for many specialty programs.
Resident Life
Overview
The one-year Internal Medicine Preliminary Residency at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, provides a solid foundation for further training in internal medicine or noninternal medicine specialties, such as anesthesiology, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Preliminary medicine residents are indistinguishable from categorical residents and enjoy the same benefits and responsibilities.
On Call Schedule
Although schedules vary slightly, preliminary medicine residents are otherwise indistinguishable from categorical residents and enjoy the same benefits and responsibilities.
# of Years of Program
1 year.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents enjoy the same benefits and responsibilities as categorical residents.
PGY-1 Salary
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