HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program

The Internal Medicine Residency Program at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is a three-year ACGME accredited program accepting 25 residents per year. The program is based at HCA Healthcare Houston Kingwood, a full-service acute care hospital located 20 miles from downtown. Residents participate in a 4+1 academic year structure, balancing clinical care rotations and continuity clinic weeks.

The program focuses on producing well-rounded internists prepared for independent practice or fellowship training. It emphasizes diversity, recruiting individuals from various backgrounds. Clinical experiences occur in a cooperative environment with an equal balance of inpatient and outpatient settings. Residents have the opportunity to rotate through specialties such as ambulatory medicine, rheumatology, endocrinology, and women's health.

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood supports educational and resident wellness initiatives. The program offers a structured curriculum with conferences, simulation sessions, and resident wellness activities. In addition, salary and benefits are provided to residents, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement benefits, and educational stipends.

The program leadership includes Dr. Rajeev Raghavan as the Program Director, and a team of associate program directors and core faculty members. The curriculum is designed to provide residents with the necessary experiences and training for professional success. Residents engage in educational activities aligned with the ABIM blueprint, supported by faculty and resources.

Overall, the HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood Internal Medicine Residency Program offers a diverse and supportive environment for residents to develop into competent and compassionate physicians.