Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at LewisGale Medical Center is dedicated to training future physicians in a supportive environment. With a commitment to impactful education, the program focuses on personalized learning experiences, individualized mentorship, and curriculum integration that spans various subspecialties including cardiology, oncology, and primary care. The program emphasizes building competent, confident physicians equipped for board exams and fellowship placements.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not sponsor visas for clinical trainees, indicating it may not be IMG-friendly.
Categorical Positions
20
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program will be recruiting 20 residents for categorical training in the 2024 cycle.
Program Website
Address
1900 Electric Rd, Salem, VA 24153
Program Director
Kate Burmaster, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has 20 PGY-1 MD residents for the 2024-2025 cycle, reflecting a robust training environment for newly graduated physicians.
PGY-1 MD
20
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The LGMC Internal Medicine program offers protected time every Friday from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. The program also offers protected time for Afternoon Report every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:30pm - 1:00pm, and for Simulation every Tuesday from 12:30pm - 2:00pm. Residents' rotations are designed using the 4+1 rotation schedule.
Application
The application process requires using ERAS with the number 1405100436 for the Internal Medicine Residency. Interviews are offered approximately from mid-October through mid-January, by invitation only.
# of Locations
4 hospitals, 6 outpatient centers, 2 cancer centers
Fellowship
The program offers a comprehensive array of fellowships, including subspecialties relevant to internal medicine graduates. Specific fellowships include opportunities at various facilities associated with HCA Healthcare, aiding in career development post-residency.
Resident Life
Overview
Our Internal Medicine Residency program in Salem, VA, allows future physicians to train alongside leading experts in the field of Internal Medicine.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3 years
Housing
Resident housing options are not specified, but free parking is provided.
Alumni
The program graduated its first class of 17 residents in June 2020. Alumni pursue various specialties, including fellowships and hospitalist positions, with ample opportunities in ambulatory primary care.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, meal stipend of $950, life support training, educational expenses, and free parking.
PGY-1 Salary
$59,842 (plus $950 for on-call meals, totaling $60,792)
Vacation
Residents will receive 20 workdays of PTO and 5 days of educational leave per academic year.