Program Overview

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Introduction to Internal Medicine Residency

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) offers a comprehensive Internal Medicine Residency program. This program is designed to provide residents with a well-rounded education and training experience in internal medicine.

Program Overview

The Internal Medicine Residency program at UTMB is a large academic institution made up of five hospitals. The primary training sites for the residency program are Jennie Sealy Hospital and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice hospital (TDCJ). This mix exposes residents to all disease processes, from common presentations of "bread and butter" internal medicine to uncommon presentations of rare "zebra" illnesses.

Jennie Sealy Hospital

Jennie Sealy Hospital was completed in 2016 and is a 310-bed hospital with 60 total ICU beds and 16 physician work rooms. It has state-of-the-art operating rooms and panoramic gulf views. The hospital offers a wide variety of patients and is a tertiary referral center for UTMB's community campuses.

Team/Firm System

In Jennie Sealy Hospital, a team/firm system was developed to promote patient-centered care. This system was created in 2014 to create a structure with fewer transitions of care, particularly between the outpatient and inpatient setting. The model led to the creation of three general internal medicine teams - Daniels, Powell, Remmers - each named after memorable UTMB physicians. Each team is comprised of designated residents and faculty that cover both inpatient wards and outpatient continuity clinics.

Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Hospital

The TDCJ Hospital is a 110-bed correctional care facility dedicated to providing medical care to state inmates across Texas. The UTMB-TDCJ Hospital provides a complete range of inpatient and outpatient services within the confines of a secured environment, which is staffed by Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division officers.

Clinical Training Sites

The primary clinical training sites for the residency program are:

• Jennie Sealy Hospital
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice hospital (TDCJ)

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Internal Medicine Residency program includes:

• Conferences
• Simulation and POCUS
• Board Preparation
• QI and Patient Safety
• Research
• Community Medicine
• Wellness

Career Development

The program offers career development opportunities in:

• Fellowships
• Primary Care
• Hospitalist Medicine
• Mentoring Program

Research

The program provides research opportunities in various areas, including:

• Major Research
• Research Initiatives
• Links to research resources

Education

The program offers education and training in:

• Patient Care
• Education
• Residency Program

Residency Program

The residency program includes:

• Welcome and Program Overview
• Who We Are
• Clinical Training Sites
• Prospective Applicants
• Curriculum
• Career Development
• More about Internal Medicine at UTMB Health

Prospective Applicants

Prospective applicants can find information on:

• Schedules
• Specialized Tracks
• Combined Programs
• Benefits and Salary
• Day in the Life of a Resident - Work
• Day in the Life of a Resident - Home
• Life in Galveston
• How to Apply
• Graduate Testimonials

Divisions

The Internal Medicine department has several divisions, including:

• Allergy & Immunology
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• General Medicine
• Geriatrics Medicine
• Infectious Disease
• Medical Oncology & Hematology
• Nephrology
• Palliative Medicine
• Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
• Rheumatology

Each division has its own:

• Home page
• Our Team
• Patient Care
• News & Events
• Fellowship Program
• Links & Resources
• Contact Us