Program Overview

Introduction to the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program

The combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Training Program at the University of Utah is an exciting four-year program designed to train physicians with competency in both pediatrics and internal medicine. The graduates of this program are the so-called "bridging" subspecialists, with clinical competence in both adult and childhood diseases.

Program Structure

The program is divided into alternating blocks on internal medicine and pediatrics. Rotations are structured to allow both internal medicine and pediatric experiences of a general or subspecialty nature. Related internal medicine and pediatric experiences are scheduled together to facilitate cohesive education. This program structure allows adequate time to meet subspecialty and core requirements while allowing each resident the freedom to formulate their schedule to suit their individual needs and career goals.

Training and Education

• The program has an excellent record of educating primary care practitioners and hospitalists in Med-Peds, as well as preparing graduates for fellowship training in either pediatrics or adult medicine – or both!
• During their ambulatory week, residents have their continuity clinics at two combined med-peds clinics within University of Utah Health where they care for a largely underserved and refugee population on the west side of Salt Lake City.
• The program now has a full X+Y rotation schedule.

Program Priorities

The priorities of the program include:

• Outstanding clinical training
• Trainee wellness/empathy in medicine
• Opportunities for research, education, and leadership

Program Leadership

The program is led by an Interim Program Director, Dr. Clinton R. Sheffield, who welcomes interest in the program and highlights its focus on clinical training, wellness, and opportunities for growth.

Additional Information

• The program is part of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine and the University of Utah Health system.
• Residents and faculty are part of a larger community that values education, research, and patient care.