Specialty Designation
Residency
Pursuing more training
133
In same state as program
34
In NHSC or similar underserved area
6
Non-medical career/left country
0
Number of accredited programs
78
Length of accredited training
Minimum number of prior years required
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
Yes
Average number of PY1 interviews
73.50
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
21.70
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
61.50
Total number of active residents/fellows
Average number of residents/fellows
20.10
Average percent female
63.40
Average percent international medical graduates
6.30
Average percent DOs
10.10
Average number of full-time physician faculty
251.40
Average number of part-time physician faculty
15.80
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
39.80
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
9.90
Average hours on duty per week
63.00
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
21.00
Average days off duty per week
1.30
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
27.00
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
13.00
Average number of days of vacation
21.00
Average resident/fellow compensation
Specialty Overview
Internal medicine-pediatrics encompasses integrative training in internal medicine and pediatrics. The combined training allows development of a physician knowledgeable in the full spectrum of human development, from newborns to the aged. It includes the study and practice of health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, care, and treatment of infants, children, adolescents, men, and women. The scientific model of problem solving and evidence-based decision making with a commitment to lifelong learning and an attitude of caring derived from humanistic and professional values is integral to the specialty. The combined internal medicine-pediatrics program prepares graduates to provide health care in a broad spectrum of practice that includes primary and subspecialty care and ambulatory and hospital based care, with additional subspecialty training in urban, rural, and global settings.
Association
American Academy of Pediatrics
aap.org
345 Park Blvd
Itasca, IL 60143
(800) 433-9016
Fax: (847) 434-8000
Email: [email protected]
American College of Physicians
acponline.org
190 N Independence Mall W
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 351-2600 or (800) 227-1915
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