Internal Medicine Residency Program

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The Internal Medicine Residency Program at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) aims to transform residents into accomplished, knowledgeable and compassionate physicians. Together, we strive to improve the health of individual patients and communities in Nevada and beyond. Our residents have the opportunity to train in a rigorous, immersive and supportive learning environment that prioritizes improving the lives of underserved patients.

Why UNR Med?

Offering a number of clinical sites, a large patient catchment area and talented faculty, our Internal Medicine Residency Program will allow you to experience the full spectrum of medicine. From primary care outpatient medicine to sophisticated tertiary care, our curriculum combines academics with hands-on experience to prepare you to become a leading physician in your community. Under the supervision of our dedicated clinical faculty, you will care for a diverse patient population in both acute and ambulatory care settings.

Providing dedicated time for research, educational and training opportunities is an integral part of our academic program. Our residents learn compassionate, evidence-based medicine as it applies to individualized patient care. As a resident, you will leave this program with the skills and knowledge you need to become a leader in healthcare.

Salary Schedule

UNR Med deeply values our residents’ commitment by offering competitive salary and benefits packages. With no state income tax, Nevada residents can expect to receive a higher net salary compared to resident programs in other states.

Salary Schedule

Resources

UNR Med is committed to supporting our residents with the resources needed to ensure a successful and rewarding experience over the duration of your training.

Resident Resources

Handbook

The Resident Handbook outlines the policies and procedures of the residency program. Residents are expected to comply with these policies to ensure that all residents are working in a fair, supportive and equitable environment.

Resident Handbook

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Curriculum

The Internal Medicine Residency Program offers a 4+2 block schedule, with four weeks of inpatient services followed by two weeks of outpatient medicine. This schedule offers the best of both worlds, allowing our residents to maintain work-life balance while participating in robust inpatient and outpatient clinical training. Additional benefits include predictable block schedules, regular non-clinical “golden” weekends and a solid representation of the training required to become a well-rounded physician.

As you rotate through various clinical sites, you will have the chance to experience a diverse set of patients and illnesses to enhance your knowledge and decision-making abilities. Our primary teaching hospitals are Renown Regional Health and the VA Sierra Nevada healthcare system. Residents receive dedicated training in core sub-specialties under the mentorship of our talented and compassionate faculty.

Thursday afternoons are dedicated for teaching time in various subjects including Grand Rounds, journal club, board reviews and other relevant subjects. Residents have the opportunity to participate in guest rotations at other institutions and also have the option to complete a dedicated research rotation.

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Scholarly activity

At UNR Med, we believe that research is a critical part of medicine, allowing physicians to provide high-quality and evidence-based care to their patients. The Internal Medicine Residency Program offers several opportunities for research, including basic science, clinically-oriented studies and quality improvement (QI) projects. As a resident, you will have dedicated research and QI time as part of our continuity clinic rotations. Two-week or one-month-long research electives are also available for senior residents.

Program Contacts

Have a question about the Internal Medicine Residency Program? Contact our program leadership and Graduate Medical Education team.

Shalini Reddy, M.D.

Professor, Medicine/Residency Program Director

shalinir@med.unr.edu

Jaime Starrh, MS

Internal Medicine Residency Coordinator
Graduate Medical Education
Phone: 775-682-7790
jstarrh@med.unr.edu

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The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) Office provides verification of training for current trainees and program graduates from all ACGME-accredited training programs sponsored by UNR Med.

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