Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency at Norton Community Hospital, part of Ballad Health in Norton, VA, offers a comprehensive training experience with a strong focus on community health. Residents receive personalized guidance from attending physicians, gaining hands-on experience in both rural and urban healthcare settings. The program emphasizes the development of clinical skills in a supportive environment, providing paths to various internal medicine subspecialties. The residency features 27 slots with nine new interns each year, making it an excellent choice for aspiring internal medicine practitioners.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts international medical graduates (IMGs) who hold a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) prior to appointment. Moreover, visa applicants, including for J-1 visa sponsorship, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Categorical Positions
9
Categorical Positions (detail)
9
Program Website
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Norton Community Hospital, 96 15th Street, NW, MAB #1, Suite 106, Norton, VA 24273
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 27 slots filled, with 9 PGY-1 residents all receiving comprehensive training in internal medicine. The residency fosters a supportive learning atmosphere through direct patient care under the supervision of experienced physicians.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program features a traditional Internal Medicine track, where core rotations are completed at Norton Community Hospital, with subspecialty rotations available with affiliates in Northeast Tennessee. Residents spend one-half day a week in an ambulatory medical clinic following their own patients throughout the course of the residency along with daily teaching rounds, morning report/grand rounds, journal club, ambulatory lectures, morbidity and mortality club, clinical case references, board review, and other self-directed learning activities.
Application
Apply through ERAS; application end date is last week of December (TBD). Requirements include three letters of reference, a Dean’s letter, and medical school transcripts. J-1 Visa sponsorship considered on a case-by-case basis.
# of Locations
Residents gain experience at multiple facilities, including Norton Community Hospital, Holston Valley Medical Center, and Bristol Regional Medical Center among others.
Fellowship
The residency program prepares residents for various internal medicine specialties and offers opportunities for graduates to pursue fellowships in diverse areas such as hospital medicine, outpatient care, and subspecialties through affiliated hospitals including Holston Valley Medical Center and Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Resident Life
Overview
The strength of the Norton residency program is its hands-on approach with direct responsibility in patient care and the opportunity to work one-on-one with attending physicians, fostering a supportive, family-like atmosphere.
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# of Years of Program
The internal medicine residency offers 9 new positions each year and is structured over a standard duration of several years, typically three years for full training.
Housing
No specific information available regarding housing options or support for residents was found in the text.
Alumni
Alumni often pursue various internal medicine subspecialties; however, specific outcomes or locations for alumni post-graduation were not detailed in the text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
competitive salaries, educational support, and an extensive range of benefits to ensure their well-being and professional growth.
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Vacation
Specific vacation policy not mentioned in the text; details on time off not provided.