Archbold Medical Center Program

The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville offers a comprehensive three-year training curriculum designed to prepare residents for a successful career in internal medicine. This program is characterized by a structured series of clinical rotations, didactic sessions, and opportunities for scholarly activity to ensure that residents develop both the medical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to excel in the field.

Curriculum Overview

The residency program is divided into three distinct post-graduate year (PGY) schedules, providing a blend of internal medicine service, subspecialty rotations, and elective opportunities.

Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1)

The PGY-1 year focuses on foundational clinical skills with a schedule that includes:

• 20 weeks of internal medicine service
• 4 weeks of internal medicine service at night
• 4 weeks of cardiology
• 2 weeks of general surgery
• 4 weeks in the ICU
• 4 weeks in nephrology
• 4 weeks in emergency medicine
• 2 weeks of neurology
• 2 weeks in anesthesiology
• 4 weeks of elective rotation
• 2 weeks in case management

This exposure allows residents to gain essential skills across a variety of acute and chronic conditions.

Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY-2)

The second year emphasizes increasing responsibility and broader clinical exposure, including:

• 12 weeks of internal medicine service
• 8 weeks of night service
• 8 weeks in the ICU
• 4 weeks in pulmonology
• 4 weeks in outpatient internal medicine
• 4 weeks in endocrinology
• 4 weeks in infectious disease
• 4 weeks in gastroenterology
• 2 weeks of interventional radiology
• 2 weeks in a subspecialty of the resident's choice

Post Graduate Year 3 (PGY-3)

The final year of training involves:

• 12 weeks of internal medicine
• 8 weeks of night service
• 8 weeks in the ICU
• 8 weeks in chosen subspecialties
• 4 weeks in geriatrics
• 4 weeks in hematology/oncology
• 8 weeks of elective rotations

This structure aims to enhance the depth of knowledge and experience in internal medicine while allowing for personalized learning pathways in the form of elective and subspecialty choices.

Clinical and Didactic Learning

Residents engage in direct patient care under the guidance of board-certified physicians throughout their training. The program’s continuity clinic offers residents the chance to build lasting relationships with patients, meeting ACGME Continuity Clinic requirements while managing complex cases in an outpatient setting.

To supplement clinical skill development, didactic sessions include a morning report twice a week and a daily noon conference that covers essential topics in internal medicine. Residents participate in various educational activities, including journal clubs, patient safety discussions, and board reviews, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience.1

Benefits and Support

Archbold Medical Center provides a competitive package of benefits for its residents, which includes:

• PGY-1 Salary: $58,700
• PGY-2 Salary: $60,700
• PGY-3 Salary: $62,700
• Continuing Medical Education allowance: PGY-1: $1,000, PGY-2: $1,500, PGY-3: $2,000, with roll-over options
• Health and dental insurance coverage
• Maternity and paternity leave policies
• Relocation allowance of $2,000
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Access to local gym memberships at discounted rates
• Paid orientation period and support for examinations necessary for licensure

Application Requirements

Applicants to the Archbold Internal Medicine Residency must meet specific criteria:

• Graduation date from medical school within the past 5 years
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (no sponsorship of international visas)
• Submission of a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation from U.S. physicians
• Evidence of substantial hands-on U.S. clinical experience
• Competitive COMLEX or USMLE scores without failures
• ECFMG certificate for IMGs, if applicable

Additionally, the program conducts background checks and substance use screenings for all applicants. Potential candidates are considered based on their complete application packages submitted through ERAS.2

Competitiveness

The program is recognized for its highly competitive nature. It seeks candidates who demonstrate excellence in clinical skills and a solid understanding of internal medicine principles. The program is generally considered DO and IMG friendly, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds while maintaining high standards for clinical experience and examination performance.2