Internal Medicine Residency - The Woodlands

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About Our Residency


Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital (HMTW) now offers a thirty-six month ACGME accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program. Our residents will rotate through a variety of core and elective rotations in the outpatient and inpatient setting and participate in a longitudinal continuity clinic. Residents will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty members and cultivate their individual clinical interests. Our program will have a total of 18 categorical positions, and we welcomed our first class in July 2024.

 

 

Program Mission


The mission of our program is to provide comprehensive, well-rounded, and evidence based clinical training with a special focus on quality and safety with the aim of developing a diverse group of physicians that will be well-equipped to practice and Lead Medicine in whichever setting they practice or train further in.

 

Our Program Team
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Ritu Parikh, MD
Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency
Hospital Medicine
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Alexandria Allen, MD
Core Team Member
Hospital Medicine
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Hammad Qureshi, MD, MBBS
Core Team Member
Pulmonary & Critical Care
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Wai-Yim Lam, MD
Core Team Member
Hospice & Palliative Care, Palliative Medicine
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Jennifer Swing
Program Coordinator

Curriculum

Clinical Rotations

 

Our program is structured into a 4+1 model. We feel that this structure provides several benefits for residents, including increasing outpatient continuity for with individual patient panels and one preceptor, reducing conflict between inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, and providing decompression between inpatient rotations for reduced resident stress and work hours. This model also allows for consistent access to subspecialty clinics, research, and completion of administrative tasks.

spreadsheet of rotations, please contact program for text version
General Medicine Inpatient Service

Residents will complete about eight months of inpatient wards throughout their training. General medicine inpatient ward rotations will take place at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital and residents will take care of patients in a geographic cohort on a dedicated medicine floor. Residents will experience increasing autonomy throughout their training and will benefit from appropriate direct supervision and daily teaching by attending physicians. Residents will have the opportunity to take care of a wide variety of patients and diverse pathology in the inpatient setting.

Each team will consist of one teaching attending, one upper-level resident (PGY2 or PGY3), two interns, and a potential medical student. Upper-level residents will be responsible for supervision of interns, teaching, and team leadership.

Continuity Clinic

Houston Methodist serves as one of the major primary care providers to patients in The Woodlands, Montgomery, Conroe, and the surrounding areas. Residents will have the opportunity to rotate for one week every month at a Primary Care Clinic, working one-on-one with a single preceptor throughout their three years and building their own panel of patients. During their ambulatory week, residents will see their continuity clinic patients in the morning and have the opportunity to provide frequent follow-up care for their patient panel throughout their three years of training. They will have two afternoons dedicated to experiencing their choice of subspecialty clinic to help determine their future career path. Residents will also have a dedicated half day to work on their research projects, and a half day for completion of administrative tasks, such as following up lab results and emails for clinic patients.

Eligibility and Application

Thank you for your interest in the Internal Medicine residency program at Houston Methodist The Woodlands!

Application Process

 

  • Houston Methodist The Woodlands participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
  • Applications must be processed through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications are not accepted in any other formats.
    • Note: in ERAS and NRMP, we are listed under the name Methodist Hospital (Woodlands)
    • Program Codes
      ERAS: 1404800003
      NRMP: 1167140C1
  • Selected applicants are notified electronically to interview through RezRate. Interviews will be scheduled virtually during November-January.

  • "Pre-Match" positions are not offered.
  • Please limit inquiries regarding application status.

Application Requirements

 

Applicants must have graduated from medical school within three years of application and meet one of the following criteria:

 

  • Graduates of medical schools in the U.S. and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
  • Graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicine in the U.S. accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
  • Graduates of medical schools outside of the U.S. and Canada or graduates of medical schools outside the U.S. who have completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school who meet the following qualifications:
    • Hold a current valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
    • Has a J-1 Visa, or is a U.S. citizen, naturalized U.S. citizen or permanent resident
The documentation listed below must be submitted with the application:

 

  • Common ERAS application form
  • MSPE (Dean's letter)
  • At least three (3) letters of recommendation (one letter can be the Chairman Letter or Standard Letter of Evaluation).  All letters of recommendation should be current or within the last two years.
  • Official medical school transcript 
  • Personal statement
  • Passing scores, with no more than 2 attempts, on all USMLE or COMLEX exams. COMLEX can be considered in lieu of USMLE for students graduating from osteopathic schools
  • Photograph

 

Application deadline is November 1, 2024

Requirements for International Medical Graduates (IMG):

  • Must be ECFMG-certified
  • Must submit USMLE Step 2 (CK/CS) results by application deadline (November 1, 2024)
  • Must submit an official English translation for all application materials
  • A minimum of 4 months U.S. Clinical Experience (USCE) is required, preferably in an academic medical center (observerships are considered as USCE)
  • Must document USCE/observerships with a letter of recommendation by a supervising physician
  • Only J-1 Visas are offered

 

Drug & Tobacco Screening:  Applicants will be tested for nicotine and drug usage during the post-offer physical.  If an applicant tests positive for nicotine use, including nicotine gum and patches, the offer will be rescinded, and individuals will be given the opportunity to participate in a free Houston Methodist-provided tobacco cessation program.  Applicants wishing to reapply after testing positive for nicotine may do so 90 days after the date the initial offer was rescinded.

 

If the applicant tests positive for drug use, the offer will be rescinded.  Job seekers wishing to reapply after the drug screening is positive may do so one year after the date the initial offer was rescinded.

 

Background Check:  Prior to employment start date, job seekers must complete a criminal background check.

Research and Scholarly Activities

 

The leadership and faculty at Houston Methodist The Woodlands are committed to encouraging and facilitating the clinical and research interests of its residents. All residents will participate in a longitudinal quality improvement project as noted below. Additionally, residents will be paired with faculty mentors based on their individual research and clinical interests. Residents will be encouraged to submit and publish to local and national organizations and conferences. Residents will also have access to system-wide resources within Houston Methodist and the Houston Methodist Academic Institute.

Mentorship

 

Our program has a structured mentorship program to ensure that all residents benefit from long-term support and professional development throughout their training. Each resident will be paired with a faculty mentor who will meet with them quarterly to review their career goals, clinical performance, and well-being. Our mentors are also available at any time to assist residents with questions, personal concerns, or any issue that may arise as well. Faculty mentors serve as guides for career, fellowship, and research goals and can assist residents with finding additional research and subspecialty mentors throughout their training.
Our Residents
At Houston Methodist The Woodlands, our Internal Medicine residency program provides a comprehensive educational experience for aspiring physicians. Through a blend of structured academics, daily conferences, and diverse clinical exposure, residents gain a solid foundation in evidence-based medicine, quality improvement methods, and research. Our dedicated faculty members offer mentorship across various subspecialties, guiding residents through scholarly activities and facilitating their participation in local, regional, national, and international conferences. Despite the demanding nature of residency, we prioritize resident wellness by promoting a healthy work-life balance, fostering social connections, and creating opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Shah Dev, MD - PGY1
Medical School: Jinnah Sindh Medical University

Medical Interests: Gastroenterology
Patrick Farahvashi, DO - PGY1
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Medical Interests: Cardiology
Robin Go, MD Internal Medicine The Woodlands Current Resident
Robin Go, MD - PGY1
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

Medical Interests: Hematology/Oncology
Ishwarya Satyavarapu, MD Internal Medicine The Woodlands Current Resident
Ishwarya Satyavarapu, MD, MS - PGY1
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine

Medical Interests: Hematology/Oncology
M. Hassan Virk, MBBS, MPH - PGY1
Medical School: C.M.H. Lahore Medical College & Institute of Dentistry

Medical Interests: Infectious Diseases/Critical Care
Osama Odeh, MD - PGY1
Medical School: University of Jordan School of Medicine

Medical Interests: Cardiology

Get In Touch

Program Coordinator

Jennifer Swing
Department of Medicine
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
17201 I-45 North
The Woodlands, TX 77385
IMWoodlands@houstonmethodist.org

Program Director

Ritu Parikh, MD
Department of Medicine
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
17201 I-45 North
The Woodlands, TX 77385

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