Scripps Mercy Hospital Program

The Scripps Mercy Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program is dedicated to training internists for excellence and compassionate care, focusing on clinical and academic excellence while fostering a vision for service through medicine for the underserved and marginalized populations. This program, based in San Diego, offers rich training experiences in a high-acuity, busy inpatient environment, as well as comprehensive outpatient care. It supports approximately 60 residents annually across various GME programs, making it a vibrant and diverse medical education community.

Program Highlights and Features: - Scripps Mercy boasts a 100% 3-year rolling board pass rate on the ABIM Exam, highlighting the program's strong emphasis on academic excellence. - Full accreditation with commendation from the ACGME and an advanced, fully integrated POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound) Program. - Successful history of excellent Fellowship matches and numerous research opportunities with a dedicated committee to support resident projects. - A curriculum that includes opportunities for Away/Audition, Elective, and Research rotations, in partnership with UCSD Medical School.

Program Director's Message: Paul Han, MD, FACP, underscores the program’s mission to provide outstanding clinical training and personalized guidance, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for their future careers, whether in subspecialty training, primary care, or hospital medicine.

Clinical Training and Curriculum: Residents experience a robust clinical training at Scripps Mercy Hospital, a tertiary care hospital with diverse patient demographics, including the underserved. The curriculum incorporates a Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Program, extensive elective rotations, and a strong commitment to didactics, offering a comprehensive learning experience designed to prepare residents for board certification and subsequent career paths. The continuity clinic offers a true primary care experience, fostering skills in managing long-term patient care. The program also supports away/audition rotations and research rotations, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.

Application Process: - Applications are processed through ERAS, meeting the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) requirements. - Candidates must graduate from schools accredited by the Liaison Council on Medical Education and the American Osteopathic Association. - Application requirements include a curriculum vitae, MSPE, official medical school transcript, at least two letters of recommendation (one from the department of internal medicine), USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores, a personal statement, and proof of graduation from medical school within the past five years.

International Medical Graduates (IMGs): - IMGs must have a valid ECFMG certificate, a postgraduate training authorization letter from the Medical Board of California, and meet academic criteria. US clinical experience is preferred but not required, documented with a recommendation letter from a supervising physician. Notably, the program does not offer Visa support.

Program Benefits: - The program offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, educational resources and stipends, housing stipends, and wellness programs.

This residency program presents a well-structured, comprehensive training environment with a broad range of clinical experiences, academic rigor, and a focus on the underserved, preparing residents for a successful career in internal medicine.