Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Hospital in San Diego offers a comprehensive training in diverse clinical settings, ensuring residents become top-notch independent practitioners of general and subspecialty internal medicine. The program engages residents in autonomous, evidence-based patient care with extensive faculty interaction and varied clinical rotations. It includes a unique primary care pathway for residents aiming to excel in outpatient care, along with a considerable focus on research and teaching, positioning graduates for successful careers in their chosen specialties.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program accepts international medical graduates (IMGs) who have a valid ECFMG certificate prior to the scheduled date for the interview. However, the program does not offer visa support, so IMGs must secure their own visas. The program features a diverse clinical training environment and many opportunities for research and mentorship, making it suitable for IMG candidates.
Categorical Positions
15
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program offers 15 first-year resident (PGY-1) positions each year, with a total of 13 categorical positions and 2 research track positions available in the residency program.
Program Website
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Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Hospital, San Diego, California.
Program Director
Biraj D. Shah, MD, FACP
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Current Residents
Overview
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Hospital currently offers 15 first-year residency (PGY-1) positions for internal medicine training. Residents participate in a diverse and academically rigorous program designed to cultivate excellence in internal medicine.
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program offers a robust curriculum that includes rotations in all internal medicine specialties and most related or affiliated specialties, practical training in outpatient settings, and a resident-as-teacher curriculum. Residents complete a scholarly project and have access to advanced clinical research opportunities.
Application
Applicants interested in applying to residencies should apply using the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Virtual interviews for residency positions will be scheduled on Mondays - Wednesdays, starting at the end of October.
# of Locations
Residents will work at three main locations: Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, and multiple Scripps Clinic sites throughout San Diego County.
Fellowship
The residency program at Scripps consistently matches into the nation’s finest fellowship programs. Additionally, pressures on these residents to engage in research are supported through a robust clinical research education, resulting in substantial fellowship placements, further enriching the program's post-residency career pathways.
Resident Life
Overview
The Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program is distinguished by its outstanding clinical, research, and academic training as well as the numerous accolades awarded to Scripps. Residents work in diverse clinical settings, including inpatient rotations at Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, and ambulatory experiences in primary care clinics throughout San Diego County.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program typically spans three years, comprising various training experiences and options such as a unique primary care pathway.
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Alumni
95% of residents who apply to subspecialty fellowships get one of their top three choices. Many alumni contribute significantly in the field of internal medicine and its specialties.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Hospital offer various benefits, including PGY-1 salary of $80,078, PGY-2 salary of $81,725, and PGY-3 salary of $85,053, along with comprehensive health insurance coverage, dental, life insurance, employee assistance programs, four weeks of paid vacation, educational stipends, and coverage for travel and expenses for conferences.
PGY-1 Salary
PGY-1 resident salary: $80,078* (includes a $5,000 housing stipend)
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