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Welcome from our program director
Welcome to our site and thank you for your interest in our program! The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio, is dedicated to training future clinicians and scholars who fulfill our mission of "serving humanity to honor God by providing exceptional and cost-effective health care accessible to all." Our program will mentor and guide trainees to meet our vision of delivering world-class healthcare, continually raising the standards of performance excellence and advancing the health status of our community. Through well-rounded training in all fields of internal medicine, hospital based and ambulatory care, and innovative research opportunities, graduates will be prepared to face the challenges of clinical practice and postgraduate specialization.
Program overview
The program will aim to graduate competent, professional and compassionate physicians who demonstrate proficiency across the spectrum of practice from primary to tertiary care settings. Faculty will deliver a high-quality, supervised training experience that will nurture lifelong learners committed to self-reflection and continuous improvement. Trainees in our program will develop skills to excel in a wide scope of system-based practices, demonstrate proficiency in interpersonal skills, and work successfully in delivering excellent team-based care. The program will create a learning environment that promotes opportunities to foster individualized career plans, graduated autonomy while maintaining resident support and camaraderie, and develop teaching and mentoring skills.
Centrally located in one of the fastest growing cities in America, San Antonio, TX, awards us the ability to apply the training, skills and knowledge from our diverse faculty to our ever-growing patient population. Methodist Hospital, the flagship hospital in the entire system and where a majority of internal medicine resident training will occur, has been named among the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® and distinguished as one of the top teaching facilities in the country.
It is with our dedicated leadership team of faculty, administrators and multidisciplinary staff that we strive to provide quality care to our growing community. We hope that you strongly consider being part of our internal medicine program family.
Get to know the team
John E. Paredes, DO
Program Director
Core Faculty
- Christopher Everett, MD
- Bishal Sinha, MD
- Bravein Amalakuhan, MD
- Neil Patel, MD
- Shankar Sanka, MD
Curriculum and rotation schedule
Our expertly crafted programs are designed to provide resident physicians with all the experiences and training necessary for professional success.
Salary and benefits information
|
Year |
Salary |
On-Call Meals |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
PGY1 |
$58,677 |
$950 |
$59,627 |
|
PGY2 |
$60,445 |
$950 |
$61,395 |
|
PGY3 |
$62,254 |
$950 |
$63,204 |
*These amounts are subject to taxation.
Resident salaries are determined on an annual basis. In addition to the amounts above, new residents received up to $1,000 for orientation.
Professional liability insurance
Professional liability insurance coverage is provided during the training period within the scope of the program. Professional liability insurance coverage is provided for the purpose of program training and does not extend to moonlighting activities or other activities.
Other benefits
- GME provided Laptop
- GME provided Cell Phone
- GME paid Residency Training License
- GME provided DEA number
- GME provided Lab coats
- HCA Healthcare total rewards program offering flexible benefit options for residents and their dependents (costs may vary)
- Health and Medical benefits available on day one
- Wellness 24/7 support Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
Frequently asked questions
Applications are accepted beginning September 27 for the following year's class. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Our program only accepts electronic applications through ERAS (the Electronic Residency Application Service). The required documents for an application are at least three letters of recommendation, the Dean's letter/MSPE, formal transcripts, USMLE/COMLEX transcripts, and a personal statement. All spots are filled through the NRMP (the Match).
A: Residents in our program will follow a 4 + 1 rotation schedule. This schedule includes four weeks on required or elective rotations, without interruption of patient care and training. Then one week focused in continuity clinic providing care in the ambulatory setting. This schedule model allows for more predictive scheduling of off time, reduces patient handoffs in the inpatient setting, and allows for a break between more intense clinical experiences.