Riverside Medical Center Program

The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Riverside Medical Center in Illinois is an ACGME-accredited three-year categorical program that dates back to 2010. Riverside Medical Center is recognized as one of the Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals and has Magnet® designation for nursing care. The program emphasizes a strong sense of camaraderie, support, and a family atmosphere, designed to respect the residents' quality of life.

The goal of the program is to provide excellent clinical training in a supportive learning environment. Riverside Medical Center boasts a 100% success rate at Internal Medicine Boards since the inception of the program. Faculty members are committed to mentorship, professionalism, patient-centered care, and setting high academic standards.

Residents at Riverside Medical Center engage in a balance of inpatient and ambulatory experiences in general internal medicine and its subspecialties. They focus on patient-centeredness, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based decision-making. The program encourages scholarly activities and offers mentorship opportunities for residents to present at national, regional, and local conferences.

The faculty at Riverside Medical Center consists of experienced clinicians who are dedicated to teaching and are supported by the institution to do so. Residents have the opportunity to manage complex patients, including those in the Medical Intensive Care Unit under the supervision of Board Certified Critical Care Intensivists.

The program curriculum includes rotations in various specialties such as Cardiology, Emergency Department, OB/GYN, ICU, Anesthesia/Surgery, GI-Inpatient, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Neurology, and more. Didactics include Mayo Board Review, Morning Report, Journal Club, and conferences on EKG, Pathology, Radiology, and Pulmonology.

Overall, the Riverside Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program aims to provide well-rounded training in general internal medicine and prepare residents for future sub-specialty training or general practice. Residents are actively engaged in quality and safety initiatives at the medical center and are encouraged to participate in scholarly activities.

For more information, individuals can connect with the program through the provided contact information on the website.