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Canyon Vista Medical Center - Internal Medicine Residency

Welcome to the Internal Medicine Residency program at Canyon Vista Medical Center. Our goal is to provide trainees with advanced and concentrated training in the specialty of Internal Medicine. Trainees will be competent and proficient for professional independent practice in Internal Medicine.

Our Mission

The mission of the residency program at Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is to provide resident trainees with advanced and concentrated training in the specialty of Internal Medicine in an environment that fosters a culture of quality continuous improvement, and safety.

Program Aims

  1. Train future leaders in clinical and educational environments.
  2. Provide a clinical and didactic learning environment that supports the educational needs of trainees in the internal medicine diseases.
  3. Deliver the tools and resources needed for the career development of our trainees.
  4. Enhance a culture of continuous improvement.
  5. Teach patient-centered communication through shared decision-making and effective interactions with patients, families, other caregivers and other professionals.

Program Director

Dr. Emad Hammode graduated from the Jordan University of Science and Technology in Jordan and he completed his residency training at the University of Arizona. He has published research, and was part of the winning team in Arizona for the Medical Jeopardy (Doctor’s Dilemma) 2014. Outside of his professional life he enjoys outdoor activities and cooking. Dr. Hammode has been a Hospitalist at Canyon Vista Medical Center since 2015.

 

Curriculum

Rotation Block Schedule

PGY 1# of Weeks PGY 2# of WeeksPGY 3# of Weeks
Internal Medicine20Internal Medicine16Internal Medicine16
Cardiology4Endocrine4Geriatric4
Nephrology4 Hematology/Oncology2Intensive Care/Critical Care4
Continuity Clinic10Pulmonary Medicine 4Neurology4
Emergency Medicine4Night Float4Elective6
Night Float4Intensive Care/Critical Care4Continuity Clinic10
Intensive Care/Critical Care4Infectious Disease2Night Float4
Continuity Clinic10Rheumatology2
Elective4

Possible Electives:

Cardiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Hematology, Oncology, Geriatrics, Hospital Medicine, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Geriatrics, Ambulatory Medicine, Psychiatry, Otorhinolaryngology, Orthopedics, Palliative Care, Sleep Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Wound Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Research

Core Didactics

  • Lunch Lectures
  • Tumor Boards
  • Morbidity and Mortality
  • Simulation Training
  • Journal Club

Benefits & Resources

Salary & Benefits

Program2023-2024 SalaryPTO/Wellness Days
PGY1$60,83515/5
PGY2$63,16715/5
PGY3$65,91415/5

Education Fund/Allowance

Education Funds $850
Research allowance (PGY 2-3)$800
Conference Travel (PGY 3) $2500

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

$200

Insurance Offered

Health InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program
Dental InsuranceDisability Insurance
Vision InsuranceProfessional Liability

Paid Dues & Fees

ACP Membership Dues
Arizona Board Permits
ACLS/BLS Recertification
IMITE

Educational Resources

24-hour library access with professional librarian assistance
Well-being Index
MWU State-of-the-Art Simulation Center
AMA GME competency based online modules
CANVAS distance education
Subscription to MKSAP & Johns Hopkins
Behavioral Health

Participating Sites:

Banner and Tucson Medical Center

Ombudsperson Resource

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Future Residents

CVMC Internal Medicine Residency offers 5 first  year positions each year.

Applicants must meet one of the ACGME requirements listed below.

  1. Must be a graduate from an Osteopathic medical school in the United States accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)
  2. Must be a graduate from a medical school in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
  3. Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada (foreign medical graduate FMG) must possess a current valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), or, have a full unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction in which they are training.
  4. Graduates of medical schools outside the United States, who have completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school.

The academic year begins July 1st.

You must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

  1. Visit the ERAS website.
    1. ERAS application
    2. Personal statement
    3. Three letters of recommendation
    4. MSPE
    5. Medical school transcripts
    6. Curriculum Vitae
    7. Comlex I, Comlex II and PE scores
    8. USMLE 1, USMLE 2
    9. Photograph
  2. Appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). You must register through the NRMP website in addition to applying through ERAS.
  3. Applicants considered for an appointment will be invited to visit for a personal interview with the program director and selected faculty. Interviews are conducted from mid-December to mid-January each year.

If your Comlex or USMLE scores as listed above are not available at the time of ranking, you will not be eligible to be ranked with the NRMP.

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