Internal Medicine Residency Program

Rotation Details

Internal Medicine physicians are key providers of comprehensive care for hospitalized patients. Our inpatient-based rotations offer essential, longitudinal exposure to common and complex medical conditions. All first, second and third-year medical residents will undertake rotations at North Oaks Medical Center, gaining invaluable experience in a real-world clinical setting.

During these rotations, residents will:

Hone their skills in patient history taking and physical examinations.
Develop diagnostic plans and manage a broad spectrum of diseases and medical conditions
Encounter rare medical conditions and work closely with specialists across multiple disciplines to coordinate comprehensive care for patients with complex needs

Internal Didactic Learning and Continuity Clinics

Inpatient Medicine Residents participate in a half-day didactic learning session weekly. During these sessions, the hospitalist attending of record will manage any immediate calls or urgent issues.

Residents also attend a four-hour continuity clinic on their designated pre-call day each month. This focused approach ensures they are free from other ambulatory responsibilities, allowing for concentrated learning and patient care during this period.

Note: The outlined schedule and structure are reflective of our operating model as the program advances. In the first two years, owing to the absence of senior residents, our experienced teaching faculty will provide all supervision, adhering to the same educational approach. As residents gain approval from the Clinical Competency Committee for supervisory roles, they will gradually transition into these positions, continuing to receive robust support and guidance from our faculty.

Curriculum

PGY-1

Internal Medicine Wards: 4 weeks
Cardiovascular Disease: 4 weeks
Night Medicine Float: 4 weeks
Nephrology: 4 weeks
Vacation: 4 weeks
Elective: 4 weeks
Ambulatory Clinics: 4 weeks
Internal Medicine Wards: 4 weeks
Neurology: 4 weeks

Ambulatory Clinics: 4 weeks
Internal Medicine Wards: 4 weeks
Pulmonary Disease: 4 weeks
Emergency Medicine: 4 weeks

PGY-2

Ambulatory Clinics: 4 weeks
Internal Medicine Wards: 4 weeks
Critical Care Medicine: 4 weeks
Elective: 4 weeks
Rheumatology: 4 weeks
Night Medicine Float: 4 weeks
Elective: 4 weeks
Internal Medicine Wards: 4 weeks
Vacation: 4 weeks
Elective: 4 weeks
Cardiovascular Disease: 4 weeks
Gastroenterology: 4 weeks
Elective: 4 weeks

PGY-3

Elective: 4 weeks
Hematology and Medical Oncology: 4 weeks
Ambulatory Clinics: 4 weeks
Elective: 4 weeks
Critical Care Medicine: 4 weeks
Infectious Disease: 4 weeks
Vacation: 4 weeks
Geriatric Medicine: 4 weeks
Elective: 4 weeks
Infectious Disease: 4 weeks
Internal Medicine Wards: 4 weeks
Elective: 4 weeks
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism: 4 weeks

Join us at North Oaks and be a part of shaping Louisiana's medical future!

Our Graduate Medical Education program offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn, grow, and make a significant impact in the community. Whether you're considering a residency, seeking to advance your medical education, or exploring a move to Louisiana, North Oaks is the perfect starting point.

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To learn more about our GME program and the application process, please contact us at (985) 230-6770, or email us for more information. Residents can apply through ERAS by clicking here.