Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UTMB Internal Medicine Residency program is dedicated to developing a diverse group of physicians through a supportive learning environment emphasizing high-quality, evidence-based care. The program offers flexible clinical training pathways suitable for those pursuing academic careers, subspecialty fellowships, hospitalist positions, or general primary care. Residents gain exceptional clinical experience at Jenni Sealy Hospital and remote sites, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience alongside numerous opportunities for professional development and research.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UTMB Internal Medicine Residency program does not explicitly state its IMG-friendly status, but it offers various tracks, including a traditional preliminary medicine year, which may indicate openness to diverse applicants. However, further details regarding IMG acceptance, visa sponsorship, or current IMG residents are not specified in the text provided.
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Program Website
Address
301 University Blvd., 4.108 JSA, Galveston, TX 77555-0570
Program Director
Dr. Lindsay Sonstein
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first year residents (PGY-1) at UTMB includes flexible clinical training pathways covering academically oriented careers, medical subspecialty fellowships, hospitalist careers, and general primary care. Residents engage in patient care at Jennie Sealy Hospital and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Hospital. Additional tracks offered include community medicine, the ABIM research pathway, and a combined IM-Ophthalmology program.
Application
For the 2024 Residency Cycle, applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The deadline for the applications is usually around September. Interviews occur in November and December, and applicants can expect to hear back about their status shortly after the interview dates.
# of Locations
2 (Jennie Sealy Hospital and Texas Department of Criminal Justice Hospital)
Fellowship
UTMB's Internal Medicine Residency program offers fellowships in various subspecialties, including options like Aerospace Medicine in partnership with NASA. Recent graduates successfully obtain fellowship positions and often proceed to leadership roles in academic medical centers and community settings.
Resident Life
Overview
The unique aspect of the UTMB Internal Medicine Residency program is its combination of a diverse patient population, innovative clinical training opportunities, and partnerships with distinct programs like the Aerospace Medicine training program with NASA, which are not found in other residency programs.
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# of Years of Program
3 years, with flexible pathways for different career interests.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Exceptional clinical training, flexible clinical training, various pathways (academic, subspecialty fellowship, primary care, and more), community medicine track, research pathway, combined programs, and a supportive learning environment.
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