Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UCHealth Parkview Internal Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive three-year training for residents, focusing on clinical medicine, patient care, and professionalism. It is designed to develop skilled internists proficient in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a strong emphasis on wellness and work-life balance. The program aims to cultivate well-rounded physicians who are prepared for diverse medical challenges. The curriculum includes core and elective rotations, dedicated mentorship programs, and opportunities for scholarly activities in quality improvement and clinical research.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
UCHealth Parkview Medical Center is IMG-friendly, as it accepts international medical graduates who possess a J-1 visa for sponsorship through the ECFMG. It requires applicants to have ECFMG certification and a minimum of 6-12 months of U.S. clinical experience. The program does not sponsor H-1B visas.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
TEN categorical (three year) residency training positions.
Program Website
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UCHealth Parkview Medical Center, 400 W. 16th St, Pueblo, CO 81003
Program Director
Teresa Braden, DO
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Current Residents
Overview
As of the latest data, the program has 10 PGY-1 residents, 7 of whom are international medical graduates (IMG). The residency provides diverse training experiences with a focus on clinical competency, hands-on procedures, and procedural training in various medical disciplines.
PGY-1 MD
10
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
7
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program includes core and elective rotations in internal medicine and its subspecialties, with training opportunities in procedural skills like airway management and point of care ultrasound. The didactic curriculum focuses on MKSAP/ABIM materials, complemented by conferences and monthly journal clubs. Personalized mentorship is provided through assigned faculty advisers with consistent feedback on resident development.
Application
Residency application process: The 2024-2025 year interviews will be in-person. Applications must be submitted via ERAS by the specified deadline. Required documents include an official transcript, CV, personal statement, USMLE/COMLEX scores, Dean’s letter, and letters of recommendation. International Medical Graduates must request J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG, completing necessary requirements. Applications are accepted all year, with interviews mid-September to mid-January.
# of Locations
Residents work across multiple locations including UCHealth Parkview Medical Center and potentially affiliated hospitals in the area.
Fellowship
Graduates from the UCHealth Parkview Internal Medicine Residency program have pursued various fellowships and career development paths in specialties such as Hospitalist medicine, Primary Care, and Advanced General Internal Medicine. The program emphasizes research and quality improvement initiatives, which can contribute to fellowship applications.
Resident Life
Overview
The educational goals of the Internal Medicine program include training residents in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of patients while emphasizing OPP/OMM principles, medical knowledge, patient care, professionalism, interpersonal skills, system-based practice and practice-based learning. The mission is to provide excellent patient care and service to Southeastern Colorado, creating well-rounded general internists proficient in clinical medicine with empathy toward patients. The vision is to be among the best Internal Medicine programs in the Western United States through quality patient care, continuous improvement, and outstanding graduate medical education.
On Call Schedule
In the 2024-2025 year, Parkview Internal Medicine Residency interviews will be in-person.
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts three years, providing both categorical training and opportunities for specialization.
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Benefits Overview
The wellness program was created in 2017 to provide residents tools to prevent and address burnout.
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