Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The NCH Internal Medicine Residency program, established in 2017 at NCH Healthcare System, focuses on providing an extensive training experience with strong academic support from partners such as the University of Central Florida. The program is committed to mentoring residents, ensuring a comprehensive quality experience in internal medicine, and aims to prepare residents for board certification. The environment fosters individual growth and practical training while dealing with real patient care.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The NCH Internal Medicine Residency program accepts applications from International Medical Graduates (IMGs). They require that applicants have a valid ECFMG certificate and that they do not consider H1-B visas. Additionally, applicants who graduated from medical school must do so within five years of the anticipated date of enrollment.
Categorical Positions
15
Categorical Positions (detail)
Program Website
Address
350 7th Street N, Naples, FL
Program Director
Mark Rasnake, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes 16 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the Internal Medicine Residency program at NCH. The residency program is positioned to provide a diverse learning environment and is open to applicants, including international medical graduates.
PGY-1 MD
As of the current academic year, there are 16 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the residency program.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
The number of PGY-1 IMG residents is not provided explicitly in the text, but applicants must be eligible through ECFMG certification, indicating potential for IMG residents in the program.
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Applications are made through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Application will require the following: Official medical school transcripts, Official test transcripts for all applicable examinations (USMLE, COMLEX), A Dean’s letter and two other letters of recommendation, A curriculum vitae, A personal statement, A valid ECFMG certificate (for IMGs).
Application
Applications are made through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Application will require the following: Official medical school transcripts, Official test transcripts for all applicable examinations (USMLE, COMLEX), A Dean’s letter and two other letters of recommendation, A curriculum vitae, A personal statement, A valid ECFMG certificate (for IMGs), A valid J1 visa - H1B visas will not be considered, Applicants must have graduated medical school within 5 years of anticipated date of enrollment, USMLE Step 1: Passed First Attempt, USMLE Step 2: 220, COMLEX Level 1: Passed First Attempt, COMLEX Level 2: 500. Applicants considered for appointment will be invited through ERAS for an interview with the Program Director and selected faculty. Interviews are conducted mid-October through mid-January.
# of Locations
Our residents are mainly at the downtown NCH campus for inpatient wards. We currently have a total of 4 inpatient teaching teams.
Fellowship
NCH Healthcare System offers various post-graduate fellowship opportunities for residents, although specific fellowships are not detailed in the text. Residents may explore additional specialization through partnerships after completing their residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The internal medicine residency program has 4 inpatient teaching teams, with dedicated academic hospitalists. The details regarding the precise number of categorical residents mentioned are not strictly defined, though there's a reference to senior residents and admissions managing across the teams, indicating that residents are involved significantly in the inpatient departments as part of their training.
On Call Schedule
The call system is on a rotating daily basis, with shifts broken up within the day from 6 am to 6 pm. Every 3rd day you will be the late admitting team from 2 pm till 6 pm. You are guaranteed 1 weekend day off every week.
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts for 3 years, with an emphasis on exposure and education in all aspects of ambulatory and inpatient medicine.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Strong academic support from partners at the University of Central Florida; dedicated resident teams; mentoring and guidance from dedicated faculty; assurance of exposure and education in all aspects of ambulatory and inpatient medicine.
PGY-1 Salary
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