Eligibility:

Applicants with one of the following qualifications are eligible for appointment to the Southeast Health Internal Medicine Residency Program:

1. Graduation from a medical school in the United States or Canada, accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) within 5 years of application; or,

2. Graduation from a college of osteopathic medicine in the United States accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) within 5 years of application; or,

3. Graduation from a medical school outside of the United States or Canada within 5 years of application, and meeting one of the following additional qualifications:
holds a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates prior to appointment, or,
holds a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a US licensing jurisdiction in his or her current ACGME specialty/subspecialty program; or,

4. Graduation from a medical school outside the United States and completion of a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school.

5. Passed USMLE and/or COMLEX step exams on first attempt. Program is seeking competitive candidates with at or above national average USMLE AND COMLEX scores.

Resident Requirements:

1. The program director must ensure that candidates are eligible for an Alabama state provider license, are authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment and meet applicable essential abilities requirements of the program.

2. All applicants are required to meet the requirements for and obtain Alabama provider licensure prior to the start of training. In general, this requires passage of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX) 1 and 2.

3. Graduates of medical schools outside the US and Canada (IMGs) are required to have passed all examinations required for Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certification, including USMLE Steps 1 and 2 or their equivalents, before they may be considered for final selection to a residency training program.

Resident Selection:

1. The Program will select trainees among eligible applicants on the basis of training program-related criteria such as their preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, and personal qualities such as motivation, integrity, and professionalism.

2. The Program will not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status.

3. Before accepting a resident, who has completed residency and/or fellowship training at Southeast Health or an outside training program, or who is transferring from another program, the program must obtain verification of previous educational experiences and a summative competency-based performance evaluation of the transferring resident.

Matching:

1. The Southeast Health Internal Medicine Residency Program will participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) Match, or other organized matching program where such is available in their discipline and to the fullest extent possible.

2. The program director and coordinators will review the terms and conditions of the applicable Match Participation Agreement for their specialty each year and comply with applicable Match policies and the Match Commitment.

3. The NRMP All-In Policy requires a program participating in the Main Residency Match to register and attempt to fill all positions through the Main Residency Match.

4. The program director is prohibited from offering positions to ineligible applicants and must use the Applicant Match History in the Registration, Ranking, and ResultsSM (R3SM) System to determine an applicant’s eligibility for appointment.

The Curriculum is Competency Based and it is comprehensive, competitive and flexible. As shown below a balanced mix of ICU rotations, wards and specialty rotations provide an outstanding academic program. Selectives are introduced early in the program enabling candidates interested in fellowship training to have early exposure. The General Medical Inpatient Service at Southeast Health is designed to enable residents to evaluate and manage patients with a broad range of medical problems in the intensive and non-intensive care settings. The resident teams are afforded the opportunity to manage patients admitted to Southeast Health from a variety of different settings including the Emergency Room, offices of private practitioners and transfers from outside institutions. The rotations are structured to ensure that each resident team has first contact with patients who are admitted to the hospital. The teams work collaboratively from admission to discharge, under the supervision of the attending physician. The resident will attend morning report and noon conferences. Minimum 90 percent attendance for noon conferences and 85 percent attendance for morning reports is mandatory.

Curriculum and Rotations:
The Internal Medicine Residency Program offers the 4 + 1 rotation schedule and provides flexibility in the PGY2 & PGY3 years to focus on the resident’s future career plans.

Selectives:
These rotations are either electives or specialty rotations. They may consist of any of the “Specialty” rotations listed below, or any of the following additional specialty or ambulatory areas: Endocrinology, Neurology, Rheumatology, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Administrative Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Allergy/Immunology, Ambulatory Primary Care, Dermatology, Non-operative Orthopedics, Office Gynecology, Office Nephrology.

Specialty:
The order of these four rotations is flexible and may be scheduled based on the interest and needs of each resident, e.g. for early fellowship planning. The resident may choose 4 of the following five specialty rotations to tailor their future needs: Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Pulmonary Medicine

Tri-Lective:
This is a PGY3 year rotation that a resident would consider if his or her future is in either Hospitalist medicine, Primary Care or Urgent care. This rotation allows the resident to experience Consultation Medicine, Emergency Medicine or any Ambulatory experience in the third year. The four weeks may be divided into 2 weeks of two each, or four weeks of one.

*PGY1 Night Float is an opportunity for 1st year residents to see the process of night float without having their own patients. They will work side by side with a PGY2.

Thank you for your interest in the Southeast Health Internal Medicine Residency Program. If selected for an interview, we want you to be fully prepared.

You can find all our interview information and forms here.

This program provides a competitive salary, with a comprehensive benefits package for residents enrolled in graduate medical education.

You can find the full list of benefits here.

Our research and scholarly activities offer a robust platform for our residents to engage in diverse research activities and quality improvement (QI) initiatives. Residents in our program have actively participated and presented in national and regional conferences. Each year, we host a regional scientific abstract and poster competition, encouraging participants to share their findings and innovations. Additionally, our team members present at various national conferences leading to a growing portfolio of oral presentations and posters. Our commitment to research and QI projects also extends to hospital-based QI projects, where participants contribute to meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Our residents have presented and participated at various national and regional conferences:

American College of Physicians
American Thoracic Society
American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST)
Society of Hospital Medicine National Conference
Society of Hospital Medicine- Wiregrass Chapter
American Society of Nephrology Conference

Noteworthy Publications:

Kaur, P., Fatmi, S., Tangco, E., Zhao, E. E., Tariq, F., Jahan, S., Pich, K. J., & Aliabadi, D. (2023). Acute global longitudinal strain evaluation in patients with subacute to chronic chest pain: A pilot, observational study. American heart journal plus: cardiology research and practice, 37, 100342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahjo.2023.100342

Mandyam, S., Qureshi, M., Katamreddy, Y., Parghi, D., Patel, P., Patel, V., & Anshul, F. (2023). Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist Versus Pressure Support Ventilation: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of intensive care medicine, 8850666231212807. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/08850666231212807

Roman Hernandez, E. M., Valasareddi, S. L., Adkison, J., Awan, H., Basarakodu, K. R., & Velayati, A. (2021). Can Discord Domain-Containing Receptor 2 Mutation Act as a Disease Modifier for PRKAR1A Associated Melanotic Schwannoma?. Case reports in oncology, 14(2), 826–831. https://doi.org/10.1159/000515331

Kaur, P., Fatmi, S. S., Aliabadi, D., Mandyam, S., & Tosto, S. T. (2022). Abnormal Longitudinal Strain in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report. Cureus, 14(4), e24289. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.24289

Fatmi, S. S., Basso, R., Liaqat, A., Tariq, F., & Swamiappan, R. (2021). COVID-19 Myocarditis: Rationale for Early Diagnosis and Intervention. Cureus, 13(7), e16494. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.16494

Mandyam, S., Fatmi, S. S., Banzon, G., Kaur, P., Katamreddy, Y., Parghi, D., Farooq, A., Liaqat, H., & Basarakodu, K. (2022). A Rare Case of Severe Manifestation of COVID-19 Infection Presenting as Immune-Related Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura With Multiorgan Involvement Treated With Plasmapheresis, Steroids, Rituximab, and Caplacizumab. Cureus, 14(7), e26961. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.26961

Foster, B., Liaqat, A., Chib, A., Bolton, S. S., & Kendig, A. C. (2021). An Unusual Presentation of COVID-19: Hemorrhagic Pericardial Effusion With Tamponade Physiology. Cureus, 13(2), e13438. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.13438

Farooq, O., Lin, R., Easow, B., Chhabra, P., & Kaur, P. (2024). A Rare Case of Cephalosporin Anaphylaxis-Induced Reverse Takotsubo. Cureus, 16(7), e63987. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.63987

Liaqat, A., Mason, M., Foster, B. J., Kulkarni, S., Barlas, A., Farooq, A. M., Patak, P., Liaqat, H., Basso, R. G., Zaman, M. S., & Pau, D. (2022). Evidence-Based Mechanical Ventilatory Strategies in ARDS. Journal of clinical medicine, 11(2), 319. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11020319

Fatmi, S. S., Kaur, P., Tangco, E., Bader, F., & Aliabadi, D. (2022). A Rare Case of Persistent ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Post-Tissue Plasminogen Activator with White Clot Extraction in a Middle-Aged Woman on Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. Cureus, 14(7), e26628. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.26628

Exceptional Fellowship Match Results
The Southeast Health Internal Medicine Residency Program offers comprehensive and rigorous training to prepare residents for successful careers in internal medicine, while also providing a strong foundation for those pursuing specialty tracks. We understand that matching into a fellowship is a significant step in your career, equipping you with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to excel in your chosen field.
Our program boasts impressive fellowship match rates, reflecting the high quality of training and support our residents receive. Graduates from our program have successfully matched into prestigious fellowships across various specialties, ensuring their continued professional growth and success.

Class of 2024
Cardiology, Louisiana State University Shreveport
Geriatrics, NYU Langone Health
Nephrology, Montefiore Health System
Nephrology, Jersey Shore University Medical Center
PM&R (Interventional Musculoskeletal and Spine), Birmingham AL

Class of 2023
Pulmonary and Critical Care, McLaren Health
Pulmonary and Critical Care, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Pulmonary and Critical Care, Cleveland Clinic Florida
ID and Critical Care, East Carolina University
Clinical Informatics, University of Illinois

Class of 2022
Endocrinology, University of Mississippi
Endocrinology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Oncology, East Tennessee State University

Class of 2021
Cardiology, Magnolia Regional Health Center
Rheumatology, University of Central Florida
Critical Care, SUNY Upstate

The mission of the Southeast Health Internal Medicine Residency Program is to provide comprehensive Graduate Medical Education training in Internal Medicine to eligible applicants. Through research and improving quality of care for patients, our residents will provide the Wiregrass community with competent physicians that are focused on population health guided by evidence-based medical care to improve the quality of life for their community. Upon completion of the program, physicians will be trained for future leadership responsibilities and for the challenges presented by the ever-changing health care market.