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George Washington University
Internal Medicine Residency |
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Primary Care Residency Resident's Website |
Why choose GW Internal Medicine? We believe our program is distinguished by the diversity of the training experience, unparalleled access to a knowledgeable faculty, and the supportive, nurturing environment created by our residents and staff. Diversity of Experience The training programs utilize the facilities of four medical centers:
This combination of a nationally renowned clinical research center, a community hospital, and traditional university settings provides an outstanding educational environment for training in internal medicine. George Washington University Hospital
The extraordinarily wide spectrum of disease evaluated and treated at The George Washington University Hospital is one of the outstanding features of the program. Located in the heart of Washington’s downtown business district, GW serves both an urban community and an international clientele. Illnesses range from ischemic heart disease, acute leukemia, and complications of HIV infection to a variety of tropical illnesses brought by visitors to the nation’s capital from overseas. VA Medical Center
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center serves as a tertiary referral center for the Mid-Atlantic region. Residents utilize a state-of-the-art clinical information system to care for patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. The attached nursing facility and access to senior communities affords unique opportunities for those with an interest in geriatrics. The GW chief resident at the VA works with the VA's Department of Internal Medicine, which administers the educational programs, and ensures a constant communication with the main campus at GW. Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital is one of the most highly ranked hospitals in the nation. This 753-bed facility includes a brand new heart institute. Fairfax sees over 70,000 ER visits per year and has more than 50,000 admissions per year. The hospital also uses forefront technology to support heart, lung, renal, liver, and pancreatic transplant services. The recent addition of this hospital to our residency program experience will open up 15 new fellowship spots in gastroenterology, cardiology, critical care, infectious disease, nephrology, and hematology/oncology. National Institutes of Health
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease section of the NIH provides a unique opportunity for residents to experience the inpatient care of patients with rare diseases who are enrolled in clinical trials. For example, residents care for children and adults with HIV receiving experimental treatments and patients with chronic granulomatous disease, immunodeficiencies, and chronic fatigue syndrome, while receiving instruction from leaders in the field. Accessible, Knowledgeable Faculty On the wards at each institution, patient care is directed by a diverse and highly skilled faculty who guide the trainee through the intricacies of diagnosis and management.
Faculty serve as ward attendings, directly responsible for the supervision of patients’ care; as didactic attendings assigned to a housestaff team and responsible for teaching about the manifestations of disease in patients; and as consulting physicians, offering expertise in the form of detailed and specific recommendations for patient care and emphasizing the pathophysiologic basis of disease. Social and psychological issues affecting patient care are addressed at every level. All subspecialty disciplines are represented among the teaching faculty. Conferences and Rounds
Conferences, attending rounds, and daily resident report form core elements of the teaching program. Formal case presentations, clinical conferences, and didactic lectures provide a more structured experience. To cover the range of medical issues, the program sponsors a variety of conferences, including medical grand rounds, subspecialty grand rounds, journal clubs, morbidity and mortality conferences, clinical pathological conferences, combined disciplinary conferences, and research symposia. Each of these experiences offers a venue for resident-attending interaction and discussion. Tea Time with Dr. Wasserman
On a weekly basis, the Chairman meets with small groups of 3 or 4 interns and residents to discuss the training program. These meetings are a brainstorming session for improvements and modifications of the program. Issues brought up by the housestaff form the agenda for the weekly Educational Conference, attended by the faculty, Chairman, and Chief Medical Residents. Each intern/resident has the opportunity to attend "Tea Time with Dr. Wasserman" each year of their residency in the Department of Medicine. Supportive, Nurturing Environment It's
always tough to know what the best match for you is going to be when
it comes to choosing a training program. Clearly, different people
are looking for different things. One of the most important aspects of the next one or three years of your life is your own personal growth and development. GW gives you room to develop your own style of patient care and teaching while you meet new people and create enduring friendships. At GW there is a real willingness to devise solutions to administrative concerns that affect housestaff interests. To that end, the Program Director, the Chairman, and the Chief Medical Residents meet weekly to discuss any issues that affect the residents and determine what improvements need to be made. We continuously seek feedback directly from the residents through weekly "tea time," end-of-the-month feedback sessions and anonymous online surveys. When you come to visit our campus, you will be impressed that, despite the hard work our residents are carrying out, they are very happy in their daily activities. If you choose GW for your training, we will strive to make your professional development a priority and the journey both rewarding and enjoyable.
Last Updated: October 13, 2006 |
