OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program

The Internal Medicine Residency Program at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital provides a unique balance between academic rigor and community-based healthcare training. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the program is characterized by its commitment to collaboration, autonomy, and education, thereby fostering a supportive learning environment for residents. The program effectively prepares its graduates for diverse career pathways, including fellowships, hospital medicine, and primary care practices, ensuring a well-rounded foundation in internal medicine.1

Curriculum Overview

The program is designed around a 4+2 curriculum model, allowing residents to experience four weeks of dedicated inpatient medicine followed by two weeks of outpatient care. This structure emphasizes a balance between clinical responsibilities and educational opportunities, enabling the residents to focus intensively on one clinical setting at a time, maximizing learning and patient care outcomes.1

Ambulatory Clinic

A key component is the recently renovated ambulatory clinic situated on the hospital campus, comprising 20 patient examination rooms. Residents participate in 130 half-day continuity clinics required by the ACGME during their training. This setup exposes residents to a diverse patient demographic and a wide range of clinical complexities, supported by an array of specialists including hematology/oncology, gastroenterology, and other subspecialties.1

Scholarly Activities

Residents have ample opportunities to engage in scholarly activities, with full-time faculty dedicated to both supporting and guiding research initiatives. Past residents have won honors for presentations at local and national conferences and published various case reports and research articles.1

Resident Well-Being

The program places a significant emphasis on the well-being of its residents. It offers resources to promote a healthy work-life balance, including free access to fitness facilities, discounted daycare services, and engagement in social activities organized by residents.1

Fellowship Preparation and Placement

Since its inception, the program has a strong track record of fellowship placements across a range of subspecialties. Graduates have successfully matched into prestigious fellowships in fields including Allergy/Immunology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and more, with notable institutions such as Mayo Clinic and The Ohio State University.1

Application Process and Competitiveness

Application to the program is through the ERAS system, with a competitive selection process overseen by a selection committee. The residency is considered highly competitive, welcoming applications from both DO and IMG candidates. The program values diverse backgrounds and experiences, providing support for visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.1

Visa Support

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital supports J-1 and H-1B visa applications for international medical graduates, ensuring that qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds can apply and participate in the residency program.1

Special Application Requirements

The program accepts applications from candidates who have graduated within a specified timeframe and maintains particular standards regarding examination attempts on STEP tests. Specific criteria regarding the maximum number of failed attempts may apply, emphasizing the program's focus on selecting the best and most qualified candidates.1

Program Features

The residency also incorporates various specialized programs such as an integrated POCUS curriculum and the optional Academy of Clinical Educators curriculum for those interested in medical education. There is an emphasis on diversity and inclusion through initiatives like the Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Alliance, promoting active engagement and education among residents.1