Meharry Medical College Program

The Meharry Medical College Internal Medicine Residency program is a three-year training program that consists of 45 house officers and two chief residents. The program is ACGME- and ABIM-certified as a categorical and preliminary residency program. Residents are involved in shaping the curriculum and program through regular feedback sessions with the program director. The program includes inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences at two primary education centers, Nashville General Hospital at Meharry (NGH) and the Department of Veteran Administration Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Alvin C. York Campus (VA).

Residents are expected to supervise and teach third- and fourth-year medical students during their Internal Medicine rotations. The program emphasizes high-quality research focused on improving the care of minority patients, requiring residents to do a research project each year. The program aims to develop a fully rounded internist with various skills and abilities.

To apply to the program, applicants must be a graduate of an LCME approved medical school in the United States or an international school recognized by the State of California. Graduation date must be within three years of the beginning date of the PGY year. Applicants must have successfully passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK exams before being offered an interview. US citizens, permanent residents, refugees, or asylees are eligible to apply. International medical school graduates must be ECFMG certified to receive an interview invitation.

Throughout the residency, residents have various responsibilities and roles depending on their year of training, aiming to ensure a comprehensive clinical experience and teaching opportunities. The program follows a rotation curriculum for PGY-1, PGY-2, and PGY-3 residents, including general medicine, electives, continuity clinic, ICU, and vacation time. There is also specific Emergency Medicine training and continuity clinic sessions.

The program adheres to ACGME mandates, including work hour restrictions, and operates on a 3+1 block schedule annually. Rounds and conferences include bedside teaching rounds, case presentations, Grand Rounds, intern didactics, Journal Club, Morning Report, Mortality & Morbidity conferences, and Noon Conference sessions covering various internal medicine sub-specialties.

Overall, Meharry Medical College Internal Medicine Residency program offers a nurturing environment for residents to gain clinical experience, participate in research, and receive comprehensive training in internal medicine principles.