Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine residency program at Meharry Medical College is a comprehensive three-year program recognized by ACGME and ABIM for its categorical training. It features a robust curriculum with an emphasis on resident feedback, ensuring that educational needs are met. Residents spend time at two main hospitals: Nashville General Hospital and the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, offering diverse clinical experiences. The program prioritizes research, particularly in improving care for minority patients, and prepares residents for their future careers through various learning modalities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
International medical school graduates must be ECFMG certified to receive an interview invitation.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program consists of 45 house officers and two chief residents, with details indicating it has both categorical and preliminary residency programs.
Program Website
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1005 Dr. D. B. Todd, Jr. Boulevard, Nashville, Tennessee 37208-3599
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are 45 house officers, including two chief residents in the Internal Medicine residency program.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Internal Medicine residency program is closely associated with the Meharry Medical College School of Medicine. Our residents are expected to supervise and teach third- and fourth-year medical students during their Internal Medicine rotations. The school’s resources, such as an extensive digital medical library and computer system, are available to all of our residents 24 hours a day. The Department of Internal Medicine has strengthened its commitment to performing high-quality research with an emphasis on improving the care of minority patients. Each categorical resident is required to do a research project with minimum progress requirements for each year. This renewed focus on research should allow us to cultivate among our residents an interest in careers in academia and life-long learning.
Application
Interviews are required and are by invitation only from the program. Interviews will not be offered until all requirements are met and all documents received. Interviews last until midafternoon and include attendance at morning report and noon conference and a tour of Nashville General Hospital where applicants can freely and privately discuss the residency with a current resident. Requirements include being a graduate of an LCME approved medical school, USMLE Step 1 and 2 passed, and must have no prior US primary care residency experience. The application must include the ERAS application, dean's letter, 3 letters of recommendation, and medical school transcript.
# of Locations
Two hospitals serve as the principal education centers for both inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences. The Nashville General Hospital at Meharry and the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Alvin C. York Campus.
Fellowship
The program encourages research, with each categorical resident required to conduct a research project, fostering interests in academic careers and lifelong learning.
Resident Life
Overview
Our Internal Medicine residency program is a three-year training program that consists of 45 house officers and two chief residents. Our program is ACGME- and ABIM-certified as a categorical and preliminary residency program.
On Call Schedule
Interns have one week of night float per rotation. Upper levels do not have night float blocks but rather have one or two swing shift calls per month.
# of Years of Program
3
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The residency program offers a nurturing setting for residents to be exposed to a broad range of patients at all stages of their illness in both outpatient and inpatient settings, along with access to extensive resources such as a medical library.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents have 3 weeks of vacation.