Baptist Internal Medicine Residency Program
The Baptist Internal Medicine Residency programs train residents in highly focused, tailored programs led by experienced teaching faculty who encourage a dynamic learning environment.
Residents benefit from more hands-on primary care and subspecialty experience through one-on-one work in clinical and community-based settings. Our internal medicine residents work within the Baptist Memorial Health Care system and will be fully prepared to practice medicine by mastering the required curricula, disciplines and technologies to succeed as internal medicine physicians.
Baptist values flexibility and collaboration to foster a culture where residents can explore and lead, developing the skills needed to become physician leaders within their future communities and professions.
Our health system's curriculum prepares residents to work with the Baptist Memorial Health Care Quality and Patient Safety team to learn the Baptist Management System, which is centered on:
- People (Improved patient outcomes)
- Purpose (Improved patient satisfaction)
- Process (Decreased costs)
We believe in the community-based model
Much has been said but little has been studied when it comes to community versus institutional-based residencies. The small amount of research on this topic has proven residents perform the same on board examinations with either training. At an institutional-based residency, residents tend to get more subspecialty exposure, while at a community-based program, there tends to be more hands-on primary care. Both approaches have specific advantages, but Baptist chose to utilize the community-based format as it better supports our system-based values of compassionate care and service; teamwork and trust; innovation and excellence; respect for the individual and the value of diversity.
Research
Residents are required to complete at least two scholarly activities during their residency periods: one individual project and one as a group. To support this effort, each resident will be assigned a faculty mentor who has experience in the completion of published works. These mentors will provide guidance and structure as each resident will progress through a modified Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle. Projects will be presented at the the local or regional American College of Physicians meeting and within the Baptist system.
Benefits
Benefits include Baptist-funded health, vision, and dental insurance, annual paid-time off and sick leave, fully funded meals and professional leave for pre-approved meetings.
Applicants
The residency program is centered on patient-based learning, a core schedule emphasizing pathology of disease as well as diagnostic processes and clinical management skills.
Our training program is designed to ensure competency in the key domains as defined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education: patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and system-based practice. We are a program that employs, educates and serves our community.
Application Information
How to Apply
The program academic year runs from July to June. Applications to the residency program are accepted through the Electronic Resident Application Service (ERAS).
We participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), which occurs in March each year. Recruited residents can expect to begin their residency periods on July 1.
Program Requirements
Regardless of location, all prospective residents must meet specific criteria prior to applying for the Baptist Internal Medicine Residency Programs.
Minimum Criteria for NEA Baptist Jonesboro
- Graduation from an LCME or AOA school with:
- USMLE Steps 1 and 2 scores 200 or above; with no more than two attempts on Step 2; Passing on Step 2 Clinical Skills
- COMLEX Level 1 and 2 450 or above; with no more than two attempts on Level 2; Passing on Level 2 Clinical Skills
- Will consider application for students with Step 2 Scores pending
- International graduates must have ECFMG certificate and have passed USMLE
- US citizens
- Must have graduated from medical school within the past five years
Locations
Baptist's Internal Medicine Residency programs reflect a strong belief in community-based programs where residents engage in more hands-on primary care training.
Both Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle and NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital are accredited by the ACGME.
We accept applications only through ERAS.
Baptist Golden Triangle Internal Medicine Residency Program
The Baptist Golden Triangle Internal Medicine Residency Program offers residents an opportunity to work in a rural setting where health care training is intricately tied to the community. Our small program allows for hands-on experiences and close relationships with faculty.
2520 Fifth Street North
Columbus Mississippi 39703
NEA Baptist Internal Medicine Residency Program
Residents who choose NEA Baptist Internal Medicine Residency Program work locally with faculty and doctors in the rural region of Northeast Arkansas where they train for careers in internal medicine or further advance subspecialty training.
4800 East Johnson Avenue
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401
Baptist North Mississippi Internal Medicine Residency
Baptist’s newest Internal Medicine Residency program offers a unique education and training opportunity in a hospital setting serving all of North Mississippi, with hands-on experience and leading-edge technology. Coming July 2021.
Baptist North Mississippi Internal Medicine Residency Program