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Mission Statement
The Wright State University Internal Medicine Residency Program provides exceptional training that values innovation, compassionate patient care, and a dedication to lifelong learning. We are committed to preparing physician leaders through service to diverse communities across academic, Veterans Affairs, and Air Force medical centers.
Overview
The Wright State University Internal Medicine clinical curriculum offers a combination of inpatient and ambulatory experiences to gain exposure to general medicine and subspecialty care. Rotations within the program are designed to maximize student learning in all fields of internal medicine and to promote resident well-being. Residents assume increasing responsibility as they progress from fully supervised interns to independently practicing clinicians at graduation. As part of the curriculum, residents participate in elective rotations covering core internal medicine subspecialties including cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology and oncology, infectious diseases, nephrology, pulmonary and critical care, and rheumatology. All residents also participate in neurology, emergency medicine, and palliative care rotations. Additional elective rotations opportunities are available in urology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychiatry, women's health, clinical informatics, quality improvement, and research.
Rotations are arranged in 13 four-week blocks. Clinic is scheduled in a 6+2 format meaning residents will have six weeks a of inpatient, critical care, or elective rotation which will be followed by two weeks of primary care outpatient clinic. This format allows for greater patient continuity, which is appreciated by our patients who know they will be able to see their primary care doctor on a predictable and consistent basis. By separating inpatient rotations and electives from continuity clinic, residents are better able to focus and be present on their current rotation.
Inpatient general wards and night float rotations are completed at all three program sites throughout residency including Miami Valley Hospital, the Dayton Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital, and Wright-Patterson Medical Center. The program uses dedicated 2-week night float rotations ensuring that our residents never have to complete 24-hour shifts or off-service weekend call shifts. Training in the medical intensive care unit occurs primarily at Miami Valley Hospital which is a busy Level 1 Trauma Center with ample opportunities for residents to perform procedures and actively participate in the care of critically ill patients.
Typical Resident Schedule
PGY1
- 22–24 weeks inpatient (general staff/nights)
- 6 weeks ICU
- 2 weeks neurology
- 2 weeks cardiology
- 12-14 weeks continuity clinic
PGY2
- 10–12 weeks inpatient (general staff/nights)
- 6 weeks ICU (including 2 weeks surgical ICU for military residents)
- 4 weeks emergency medicine
- 2 weeks quality improvement
- 12-14 weeks continuity clinic
PGY3
- 10–12 weeks inpatient (general staff/nights)
- 4 weeks ICU
- 2 weeks neurology
- 2 weeks cardiology
- 12-14 weeks continuity clinic