Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is a comprehensive three-year program designed to prepare residents for board certification and successful careers in internal medicine. The program features a robust curriculum, experienced faculty, and a commitment to academic excellence, preparing residents through diverse rotations across multiple hospitals with varying patient populations. The program also emphasizes the importance of mentorship and professional development, ensuring that residents establish strong connections with attending physicians throughout their training.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program appears to be IMG-friendly as it welcomes all medical students who wish to do an audition rotation, indicating openness to applicants from various backgrounds. Specific details on IMG acceptance rates or requirements for international medical graduates are not explicitly mentioned, but the program emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its training environment.
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Program Website
Address
Department of Graduate Medical Education
4190 City Avenue, Suite 409
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Program Director
Daniel J. Parenti, DO, FCCP, FACOI
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Current Residents
Overview
The Internal Medicine residency program currently has a total of 11 (PGY-1) MD residents enrolled, indicating a commitment to developing new physicians. The program emphasizes close relationships between residents and faculty, fostering an environment focused on education, training, and support as residents progress through their medical careers.
PGY-1 MD
11
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The first year of PCOM's Internal Medicine Residency Program includes Medicine (eleven months), Pulmonary/critical care medicine (one month), and Emergency room medicine (one month).
Application
All applicants must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service for Applicants (ERAS). Audition rotation strongly recommended. View additional details on how to apply including eligibility requirements for the appointment of designated osteopathic residents. All applicants for PCOM residency and fellowship programs must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
# of Locations
3 hospitals: Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital, Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital.
Fellowship
The Internal Medicine residency program at PCOM provides opportunities for residents to train with various specialists during elective rotations, allowing them to pursue fellowships in multiple disciplines such as cardiology, pulmonary/critical care, nephrology, and infectious disease. Recent graduates typically match into these specialized programs, enhancing their career paths post-residency.
Resident Life
Overview
PCOM's accredited internal medicine residency is a 3-year program that prepares physicians for board certification and internist careers.
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# of Years of Program
3 years
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Successful board certification preparation, varied pathology exposure through partnerships with multiple hospitals, strong emphasis on academic excellence.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation