Internal Medicine Residency

Internal Medicine Residency

About the Program

• Provide a didactic and clinical environment that supports the educational and wellness needs of diverse trainees in the attainment of such competencies that they may serve their communities not only as physicians, but as good citizens.
• Provide the resources needed for the career development of our trainees.
• Foster a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and safety.
• Teach patient-centered communication through shared decision-making and effective interactions with patients, families, other caregivers and other professionals. 

Mission

The residency program's mission at Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) is to provide 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.

About Our Curriculum

The program follows 13 four-week blocks. The core training includes the following specializations over 36 months (3 years): Internal Medicine Ward Based, Pulmonary/ICU, Night Block, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology, Palliative Care and Hospice, VA Outpatient Clinic, Nephrology, Neurology, Infectious Disease, Geriatrics, Gastroenterology, Interventional Radiology/POCUS, Rheumatology, Continuity Clinic, and Electives (including, but not limited to Allergy/Immunology, Dermatology, Geriatrics, Rheumatology, Pain Management/Addiction, Palliative Medicine and Hospice, Pulmonology/Sleep Medicine, Gastroenterology, Women’s Health, Palliative Medicine and Hospice).

Participating Sites

• Verde Valley Medical Center (Primary)
• Flagstaff Medical Center
• Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
• Mountain Vista Medical Center
• Sedona Emergency Department 

Core Didactics: Lunch Lectures, Tumor Boards, GI Grand Rounds, Morbidity and Mortality, Simulation Training, Journal Club.

Stipends

The stipends for the 2025-2026 academic year are as follows:

• PGY-1: $67,067
• PGY-2: $69,790
• PGY-3: $72,829
• PGY-3 Chief: $74,909

Benefits and Services

Verde Valley Medical Center is delighted to provide a comprehensive range of benefits and services to assist you in caring for patients, conducting research, and managing the intricacies of your family and personal life.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Six Weeks of Paid Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• In-Training Examination/In-Service Examination
• Medical Board Licensure

In addition, the program-specific benefits include funds that are provided annually (July-June). These include:

• Education ($850)
• Research
• ACP and AOA Dues
• Board Exam/Preparation Fees for PGY-3
• Conference Travel
• Uniforms
• Recertification Renewals
• Chief Leadership Training