Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Mercyhealth Internal Medicine Residency Program is a three-year ACGME-accredited categorical residency located in Rockford, Illinois, affiliated with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford. The program trains residents to deliver high-quality, evidence-based healthcare through a rich learning experience that includes working with a diverse patient population and engaging in research. Current residents benefit from a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and camaraderie.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Mercyhealth Internal Medicine Residency Program does not explicitly mention details regarding International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or IMG-friendly policies. However, it offers a three-year, ACGME-accredited categorical residency program, which may be open to applicants holding ECFMG certification, as it mentions that it trains residents to provide comprehensive care across a diverse patient population. More specific details about acceptance of IMGs might require direct contact with the program administrators.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
This is a three-year ACGME-accredited categorical residency program; specifics on the number of residents per year are not provided.
Program Website
Address
8201 E. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL
Program Director
Venkata Dontaraju, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residents' specific details regarding numbers or backgrounds are not provided in the text. However, residents are supported in their endeavors, benefit from a favorable faculty-to-resident ratio, and are encouraged to engage in research with opportunities to present their work at international conferences.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
This three-year, ACGME-accredited categorical residency program focuses on molding residents into adept clinicians who can deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across diverse medical conditions, with opportunities to explore various subspecialties and engage in research.
Application
The application process for the residency program includes details regarding the deadline and how to apply, available on the program's webpage. Specific information is provided under 'Application Process'.
# of Locations
Residents work at Javon Bea Hospital, a Level 1 trauma center, which receives referrals from 15 counties in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Fellowship
The residency program has a strong history of successfully placing residents in prestigious fellowships across the country, particularly in cardiology and gastroenterology. Many former residents choose to stay with the organization for further training in these fields, indicating a supportive post-residency career development setting.
Resident Life
Overview
The Mercyhealth Internal Medicine Residency Program develops physicians that are confident in their skills and competent to practice in any setting, and in any location of the world they wish to practice.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3 years
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Alumni
Many residents choose to stay with Mercyhealth for fellowships in cardiology and gastroenterology. The program has a strong history of placing residents in prestigious fellowships across the country.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Further details can be found in the 'Benefits and FAQ' section, which is referenced but not detailed in the text.
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