Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Residency Training Program
Contact: Karen Boettcher, Residency Coordinator
Phone: (602) 344-1218
Fax: (602) 344-1488
Email: mailto:Karen_Boettcher@dmgaz.org
Information
- Overview
- Affiliations
- Highlights of the Program
- Preliminary Medicine Description
- PGY I (1st Year Resident)
- PGY II (2nd Year Resident)
- PGY III (3rd Year Resident)
- PGY IV (Chief Resident)
- What Happens to Maricopa Residents?
- Fellowships
- Scholarly Activities
- Conferences
- Call Schedule
- Benefits
- Application Process
- Faculty
- Resident Contracts & Application Policies
Internal Medicine Residency Program Overview
The residency program in categorical Internal Medicine at Maricopa Medical Center is structured to train 17 categorical per year clinically competent physicians each of whom can function and excel in any internal medicine setting. Maricopa Medical Center serves as an emergency tertiary referral hospital for Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS) for the metropolitan Phoenix area and the state of Arizona.
Clinical competence and academic excellence is attained in the Department of Medicine by giving greater responsibility to the resident through exposure to the wealth of clinical pathology seen at Maricopa Medical Center and Mayo Clinic Scottsdale. Residents are supervised by more than 40 full-time board certified internists and specialists at MMC and 30 full-time board certified internists and specialists at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale and Mayo Clinic Hospital.
Residents write all orders and are fully responsible for patient management. Most hospitalized internal medicine patients are assigned to a general medicine, cardiology, HIV, Hem/Onc service or critical care teams consisting of one attending physician, residents and medical students.
During the 36-month training period, residents will rotate through every specialty of internal medicine, including neurology and dermatology. Residents are part of an ambulatory practice team and see their own patients at a Maricopa Integrated Health System Family Health Center located throughout Phoenix. Residents follow patients in and out of the hospital allowing for continuity of learning and patient care.
Approximately 40% of the training time in the Internal Medicine Residency Program is spent in the ambulatory setting getting direct teaching and supervision from generalists and specialists from Maricopa Medical Center (MMC) and the Mayo Clinic Scottsdale.
Residents are given a great deal of autonomy and opportunity for hands-on procedural experience commensurate with skills and training. Residents will become proficient in procedures common to Internal Medicine such as central venous line placement including Swan-Ganz catheterization, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, paracentesis, large joint aspiration, exercise treadmill interpretation, etc. Paramedical personnel perform most ancillary procedures such as venopunctures, electrocardiograms, x-rays, venopuncture for peripheral IV access, arterial puncture for blood gas and scheduling tests.
Program Director
Dr. Shannon Skinner is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics at Maricopa Medical Center. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
The residency program in Internal Medicine at Maricopa Medical Center is a major affiliate of the University of Arizona - College of Medicine - Phoenix and the Mayo Clinic Scottsdale. Medical residents currently rotate at Maricopa Medical Center as well as Mayo Clinic Scottsdale. In addition, Internal Medicine residents from Phoenix Baptist Hospital, Scottsdale Heathcare, Phoenix VA Healthcare Sytem, and Mayo Clinic Rochester and Scottsdale periodically rotate through the Department of Medicine at Maricopa Medical Center.
Our current 3-year ABIM board pass rate is 79%.
- Our Internal Medicine residency program has recently been given another 5-year full accreditation by the ACGME
- MIHS has been given an institutional 4-year full accreditation by the ACGME
Preliminary Medicine Description
We have four preliminary year positions available. The schedule is approximately as follows:
- 5 months - Wards
- 2 months - Critical Care
- 1 month - Cardiology
- 1 month - Emergency Medicine
- 1 month - Ambulatory Care
- 1 month - Elective
- 1 month - Night float
Other Benefits
- $1,000 educational allowance
- Time off for approved CME
- Free meals
- Vacation - 3 weeks
The categorical PGY-I year offers a set of basic primary care rotations which will enable the internal medicine resident to acquire superior patient management skills as well as build a solid general medicine base upon which to develop specialty knowledge. Residents will maintain a half day continuity clinic at a Maricopa Integrated Health System Family Health Center. Practical "hands-on" exposure mixed with regular didactic sessions are the norm. Residents may rotate to Mayo Clinic Hospital during the PGY-I year.
PGY-I Categorical Rotations - Fifteen working days (3 weeks) of vacation may be taken during the PGY-1 year. These are assigned based primarily on written requests.
- Internal Medicine Wards - 5-6 months
- Critical Care - 1-2 months
- Emergency Medicine - 1 month
- Ambulatory Care - 1 month
- Night Float - 1 month
- Electives - 1 month
- Cardiology - 1 month
Other Benefits
- $1,000 educational allowance
- Time off for approved CME
- Free meals
- Free parking
- Vacation - 3 weeks
PGY-II YEAR
During the PGY-II year, residents begin spending more time on subspecialty electives and focus on refining general medical skills. Residents are required to give two journal club presentations. Assistance is given by faculty advisors which are assigned at the beginning of residency.
Residents may rotate at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale during the PGY-II year. Residents will also maintain a half day continuity clinic at their Maricopa Integrated Health System Family Health Center.
Graduates of U.S. medical schools can obtain a state of Arizona medical license after one year of training.
PGY -II Rotations
- Internal Medicine Wards - 2 months
- Critical Care - 1-2 months
- MOBS (Medicine Observation Service)- 1 month
- Ambulatory Care - 1 month
- Electives - 2-3 months
- Night Float - 1 month
- HIV - 1 month
- - 1 month
- Cardiology - 1 month
- Hem/Onc -1 month
Other Benefits
- $1,250 educational allowance
- Time off for approved CME
- Free meals
- Free Parking
- Vacation - 3 weeks
Electives include Ambulatory Care, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hematology/ Oncology, Infectious Diseases, HIV, Neurology, Diagnostic Cardiology, Pulmonary, Nephrology, Rheumatology and Research.
During this year, clinical, academic and technical skills will be further developed. More time is available for elective rotations which may be done at outside institutions with approval from the program director and the Graduate Medical Education Committee. Further preparation for successful completion of the Certifying Examination of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is done with monthly board reviews. Rotations involving experiences in gynecology, ophthalmology and orthopedics sports medicine are available. Residents will maintain two half day continuity clinics at their assigned Maricopa Integrated Health System Family Health Center.
Residents are required to give two journal club presentations, morbidity and mortality conference, and noon conference.
PGY - III Rotations
- Internal Medicine Wards - 1 -2 months
- Critical Care - 1-2 months
- Cardiology - 1 month
- Neurology - 1 month
- Electives - 2 months
- Dermatology - 1 month
- Medical Consultation - 1 month
- Hematology/Oncology - 1 month
- MOBS or Night Float - 1 month
Other Benefits
- $1,500 educational allowance
- Time off for approved CME
- Free meals
- Free Parking
- Vacation - 4 weeks
PGY-IV (Chief Resident) Year
The Department of Medicine utilizes one PGY-IV resident to function as Chief Resident. The Chief functions as a junior attending and medical consultant. They also are responsible for coordinating morning report, residents' conferences and scheduling.
Other benefits given to Chief Residents include:
- $80,000 annual salary
- Time off for approved CME
- $2,000 educational allowance
- Vacation - 4 weeks
- Free meals
- Free parking
Chief Residents are usually selected from graduating third-year residents at Maricopa Medical Center based on their educational and research interests, as well as superior clinical abilities as judged by clinical faculty in the Department of Medicine.
What Happens to Maricopa Residents?
Approximately two-thirds of our graduates from the Internal Medicine Training Program pursue careers in general medicine either in private practice, multi-specialty group practice, hospitalism or academic medicine. Many of the graduates practice in the Southwest in Arizona, California, Nevada and New Mexico. The remaining one-third pursues fellowship training at programs across the United States.
Graduating Class of 2013
- Geriatrics – Banner Boswell, Phoenix, AZ
- Gastroenterology – Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI
- Nephrology – Emory University, Atlanta, GA
- Nephrology – University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
- Nephrology – Kaiser, Los Angeles, CA
- Pulm/Critical Care – University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Graduating Class of 2012
- Nephrology – UCLA-Harbor
- Rheum – Cedars Sinai
- Pulmonary/Critical Care – University of Southern California
- Geriatrics – Banner Boswell, Phoenix, AZ
- Geriatrics - Banner Good Samaritan/Hayden VA, Phoenix, AZ
Graduating Class of 2011
- Hematology/Oncology - University of Utah
- Nephrology – University of Maryland
- Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant – UTMB/Methodist, Houston, TX
- Cardiology – UTMB/Methodist, Houston, TX
- Cardiology – University of Florida at Jacksonville
Graduating Class of 2010
- Nephrology - University of Alabama
- Nephrology - University of South Florida
- Hematology/Oncology - University of Pittsburgh
- Infectious Diseases – Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles, CA
- Infectious Diseases - University of Florida at Gainesville
Graduating Class of 2009
- Nephrology - University of Alabama
- Hematology/Oncology - Jacksonville, FL
- Infectious Diseases - University of New Mexico
- Nephrology - University of New Mexico
Graduating Class of 2008
- Pulmonary/Critical Care - Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles, CA
- Critical Care - Wake Forest, NC
- Oncology - McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Nephrology - UCLA-Harbor
- Nephrology - University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Graduating Class of 2007
- Pulmonary/Critical Care - Scott & White with Texas A&M , Temple, TX
- Pulmonary - Mayo Clinic Hospital, Scottsdale, AZ
- Rheumatology - Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
- Nephrology - University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
- Pulmonary/Critical Care - University of Wisconsin
Graduating Class of 2006
- Human Genetics - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Nephrology - University of Minnesota
- Nephrology - Ohio State University
- Pulmonary/Critical Care - Penn State University, Hershey, PA
Graduating Class of 2005
- Critical Care - Wake Forest, NC
- Endocrinology - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
- Nephrology - University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
- Geriatrics - Sun Health, Sun City, AZ
- Infectious Diseases - University of Connecticut
- Pulmonary/Critical Care - University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO
During the three-year training program, most residents participate in clinical research projects resulting in abstract presentations and journal publications. From 2005-2011, residents presented more than 200 abstracts at scientific meetings. In addition, MMC has had three national finalists for the American College of Physicians (ACP) resident competition in the last five years. Also, residents have written more than 10 peer review articles and/or book chapters. Finally, the Department of Medicine participates in 19 IRB research protocols at MMC.
- Medical Morning Report - Weekly
- Chief Residents Conference - Weekly
- Medical Noon Conference - Daily
- Ambulatory Clinic Lecture Series - Weekly
- Medical Grand Rounds - Weekly
- Tumor Board - Twice monthly
- Morbidity and Mortality Conference - Monthly
- Medical Journal Club - Twice Monthly
- Ambulatory Care Journal Club - Monthly
- Radiology Conference - Monthly
- Medical Attending/House Staff Conference - Monthly
- Inpatient Medical Wards - Every 5th night call/average one day off in 7
- Critical Care - Shift based schedule/average one day off in 5
2012-13 Stipends
- PGY I: $48,433.19
- PGY II: $50,132.38
- PGY III: $52,450.89
Available insurance for resident and dependents
- Health and Dental
- Life
- Occurrence Medical Liability
- Long Term Disability Insurance
Vacation
- PGY I - II: 15 working days
- PGY III - IV: 20 working days
Additional benefits
- 3 free meals a day, 7 days a week
- Free parking
- Lab coats
- Resident Educational Book Fund
Benefits Specific to Internal Medicine Residency - PGY -I and PGY-II residents receive three weeks of paid vacation annually. PGY-III residents are given four weeks of paid vacation annually.
All Medicine residents may utilize the house staff travel and education fund provided by the Department of Medicine which is as follows:
- PGY-I $1,000 and one educational day*
- PGY-II $1,250 and two educational days*
- PGY-III $1,500 and three educational days*
- PGY-IV $2,000 and three educational days*
* Note: In addition to vacation
The Department of Medicine will pay for dues for all Internal Medicine categorical residents to become Associate members of the American College of Physicians (ACP). This is in addition to your educational allowance. We will also purchase one copy of each of the following for each categorical resident:
- Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP)
- Evidence-/Based Medicine : How to Practice and Teach EBM by David L. Sackett
- Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology : Common and Serious Diseases by Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
- The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics
- Users' Guide to the Medical Literature : A Manual for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
- Medical Management of HIV Infection
- Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases by John H. Klippel, et.al
- Rapid Interpretation of EKG's by Dale Dubin, M.D.
- Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Review
- Geriatrics at your Fingertips
- Fundamental Critical Care Support by The Society of Critical Care Medicine
Moonlighting opportunities may be available within the Department of Medicine at the discretion of the Program Director.
National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) - The Internal Medicine training program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Medical students should apply through the NRMP for the categorical and preliminary Internal Medicine Residency positions at Maricopa Medical Center.
Checklist of Important Dates
- Submit applications through ERAS from September 15, 2012 through November 30, 2012.
- All application materials MUST BE submitted through ERAS, which is available through Medical School Dean's Offices or the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and must include USMLE scores from the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME).
- Selected applicants will be offered interviews from October 23, 2012 through February 1, 2013.
ERAS - All applications for our residency programs must be sent through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We will not be accepting any paper applications. Applications will not be reviewed until we receive USMLE transcripts through ERAS. We require a first attempt pass on all steps of the USMLE. Our institution does not sponsor visas.
If you have any further questions, please contact our Residency Coordinator, Karen Boettcher, at (602) 344-1218 or via e-mail at Karen_Boettcher@dmgaz.org.
General Information - Candidates for the Internal Medicine Residency are judged on the basis of their academic background, three letters of recommendation and personal interviews.
Questions regarding our Internal Medicine Residency Program may be directed to Shannon Skinner, M.D., Program Director or Karen Boettcher, Residency Coordinator at the following address:
Department of Internal Medicine
Maricopa Medical Center
2601 East Roosevelt Street, #OD10
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: (602) 344-1218
Fax: (602) 344-1488
Clerkships
A number of positions are available to third year medical students for general medicine wards and fourth year medical students for electives in Internal Medicine including general medicine wards, Cardiology, medical ICU and all medical subspecialties and ambulatory rotations. Due to a large competitive demand, medical students are only permitted to do two four-week rotations during an academic year at Maricopa Medical Center.
Clerkship information may be obtained by clicking here or by contacting:
Ginger Reeves, Clerkship Coordinator
Maricopa Medical Center
Department of Internal Medicine
2601 East Roosevelt Street, #OD10
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: (602) 344-5768
Fax: (602) 344-1488
Email:Ginger.Reeves@mihs.org
- David B. Wisinger, M.D., FACP
Chairman, Department of Internal Medicine, MIHS
Executive Chair and Profess of Medicine University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Chief, General Internal Medicine
Director, Long Term Care and Geriatrics - Shannon Skinner, M.D., FACP, FAAP
Director, Residency Program
Cardiology
- Mehrdad Saririan, M.D., Chief of Cardiology
- Christian Breburda, M.D.
- Risa Cohen, M.D.
Critical Care
- Thomas Ardiles, M.D., Director of MICU, Chief of Pulmonary /Critical Care
- Richard Carlson, M.D., Ph.D.
- Jasminder Mand, M.D.
- Pedro Quiroga, M.D.
- Syed Zaidi, M.D.
Dermatology
- Xuan Nguyen M.D., Chief
Endocrinology
- Marina Rudin, M.D., Chief
Gastroenterology
- Abdul Nadir M,D., Chief
- Jyostsna Ravi, M.D.
- Keng-Yu Chuang, M.D.
Geriatrics
- Anil Nanda, M.D., Director of DMG Geriatrics Teaching Rotation
Hematology/Oncology
- Divyesh Mehta, M.D., Chief
- Waqas Arslan, M.D.
- Surabhi Amar, M.D.
HIV Related Services
- John Post, M.D., Director
- Andy Myers, M.D., Associate Program Director
Infectious Diseases
- Timothy Kuberski, M.D., Chief
Internal Medicine
- Shannon Skinner, M.D., Residency Program Director
- David Wisinger, M.D., Chief, General Internal Medicine; Chairman
- William Dachman, M.D., Associate Program Director; Vice Chairman
- Shaghayegh Abdollahi, M.D.
- Ali Al-Yaqoobi, M.D.
- Sunitha Bandlamuri, M.D.
- John Carroll, M.D.
- Benjamin Dangerfield, M.D.
- Syma Hamidi, M.D.
- Steve Kaplan, M.D.
- Doug Nelson, M.D.
- Jeffrey Parker, M.D.
- Tanya Patterson, M.D.
- Yamini Sabesan, M.D.
- Nedall Samad, M.D.
- Bruce Takahashi, D.O.
- Roselyne Vutien, M.D.
- Tina Younger, M.D., Clerkship Director; Associate Program Director
- Sandra Yuh, M.D.
Internal Medicine / Pediatrics
- Shaghayegh Abdollahi, M.D.
- Shannon Skinner, M.D.
- Roselyne Vutien, M.D.
- Tina Younger, M.D.
Nephrology
- Jan Mangalat, M.D., Chief
Neurology
- Marc Merroto, M.D., Chief
- Hossam Alhabach, M.D.
Pulmonary
- Thomas Ardiles, M.D., Chief
- Jasminder Mand, M.D
- Syed Zaidi, M.D.
- Pedro Quiroga, M.D.
Rheumatology
- Sheetal Chhaya, D.O., Chief
- Bert Hurowitz, M.D.