Program Overview

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Internal Medicine Residency Program

The Internal Medicine Residency Program at UT Southwestern is designed to provide residents with a comprehensive education in internal medicine. The program is structured to foster a sense of community and family among residents, with a focus on academic excellence and clinical skills.

Program Structure

The program is divided into five "firms" that rotate through inpatient rotations and +1 clinic weeks together. This continuity, along with having weekends off together, helps residents form close relationships over the three years of residency.

Schedules and Firm System

The academic year is made up of ten five-week blocks, with each block consisting of a 4-week rotation followed by a +1 Continuity Clinic week. The 4-week rotations are made up of inpatient wards, ICU, and hybrid rotations. Firms rotate through 4-week blocks together and will always be in clinic at the same time.

4 + 1 Highlights

• The academic year is made up of ten five-week blocks.
• The five weeks are broken up into a 4-week rotation followed by a +1 Continuity Clinic week.
• Firms rotate through 4-week blocks together and will always be in clinic at the same time.
• Shared practice groups made up of residents in each firm help cover each other's patient panels while they are in clinic.
• The weekend before a +1 clinic week is always a full weekend off.

Hybrid Rotations

The Department of Internal Medicine has robust divisions in all major Internal Medicine subspecialties. During hybrid rotations, residents get broad exposure to these specialties through both inpatient and outpatient experiences at all three of our hospitals and their affiliated clinics.

Sample Block Schedule

The following is a sample block schedule for the program: | Block 1 | Block 2 | Block 3 | Block 4 | Block 5 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | PGY 1: PMH Wards | +1 | Elective | +1 | VA Wards | +1 | | PGY 2: Heme/Onc Hybrid | +1 | Elective | +1 | Nephro Hybrid | +1 | | PGY 3: PMH MICU | +1 | ID Hybrid | +1 | VA CPICU | +1 |

Rotations Available

The following rotations are available in the program:

• General Wards
• MICU
• Combined MICU/CCU
• Cardiology
• Advanced Cardiac Care Service
• Hybrid Rotations - Nephrology
• Hybrid Rotations - GI/Liver
• Hybrid Rotations - Infectious Disease
• Hybrid Rotations - Hematology/Oncology
• Hybrid Rotations - Neurology
• Hybrid Rotations - Rheumatology/Endocrinology
• Hybrid Rotations - Cardiology/Pulmonary

Training Sites

The program uses the following training sites:

• Parkland Memorial Hospital (PMH)
• UT Southwestern William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital (CUH)
• Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA)

Program Leadership

The program is led by a team of experienced faculty members, including the Residency Program Director and the GME Program Coordinator.

Educational Conferences

The program includes a variety of educational conferences, including:

• Morning report
• Noon conference
• Grand rounds
• Journal club

Scholarly Activities

Residents are encouraged to participate in scholarly activities, including research projects and quality improvement initiatives.

Specialty Programs

The program offers several specialty programs, including:

• Med-Geri Residency Program
• Med-Peds Residency Program
• Med-Psych Residency Program

Education Tracks

The program offers several education tracks, including:

• Primary Care Track
• Hospitalist Track
• Research Track

Resident-Led Initiatives

Residents are encouraged to take an active role in leading initiatives and projects within the program.

Onboarding

The program includes a comprehensive onboarding process for new residents, including orientation and training sessions.

Fellowship Matches

The program has a strong track record of placing residents in competitive fellowship programs.

Application Process

The application process for the program includes:

• Submission of application materials through ERAS
• Interview process
• Ranking and matching

Salary and Benefits

Residents receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Resident Literary Journal

The program publishes a literary journal, which features writings and reflections from residents.