Internal Medicine Residency Program

As the most comprehensive academic medical system in Oklahoma, the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine trains leaders in both private practice and academic Internal Medicine. Our program offers a strong balance of inpatient medicine, critical care, and ambulatory training that is reflected by our 3-year ABIM certification examination pass rate of 98%. Graduates from the University of Oklahoma Internal Medicine Residency receive outstanding training in a wide variety of clinical settings and patient populations. The moderate size of our program allows personal attention to each resident to ensure career goals are achievable.

1. Upon completion of training, residents will be proficient general internists prepared to go directly into independent clinical practice or pursue additional subspecialty training if desired.
2. Every resident will be given opportunities to pursue additional training in at least one of the following areas: medical education, clinical or basic science research, or health care administration. Residents will become future leaders in these areas at state and national levels.
3. Residents will adopt a philosophy of lifelong learning as emulated by all faculty.
4. The program will be organized around a culture of mentorship, collaboration, camaraderie, and wellness.
5. Residents will play an integral role in the promotion and maintenance of health in our community – particularly in meeting the needs of the underserved population.

Positions Available

The Department of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma offers 20 categorical, 6 preliminary, and 3 medicine-pediatrics positions each year. To fill our preliminary positions, we work closely with dermatology, radiology, radiation oncology, and other residency programs. In addition, we offer preliminary positions untethered to a specific program destination.

Application Process

You must apply through Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS). All applications must include:

• MyEras application
• Personal statement
• Medical school transcript
• Letters of recommendation, at least 3
• Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE or “Dean’s Letter”)
• USMLE or COMLEX-USA transcripts

All appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and applicants must register through the website. Interviews are by invitation only and based on academic performance, United States Medical Licensing Examination and/or COMLEX-USA scores, and letters of recommendation.

Applicants should schedule USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK (or equivalent COMLEX exams) and release their scores to ensure that the program can view them by mid-February to be considered for placement on the rank order list.

Program Eligibility

Current senior or graduate of an LCME-approved medical school (or osteopathic equivalent) or an international graduate with a valid ECFMG certificate and valid visa or permanent resident status are eligible to apply. International medical graduates are sponsored on J-1 visas. Applicants must be within five years of completion of medical school to be considered for a position. All appointments for residency are subject to ability to obtain an unrestricted Oklahoma medical license.

2022-2023 Salaries

PGY-1  $56,217 
PGY-2  $58,067
PGY-3  $60,123
PGY-4  $62,873

Authorized Absence

• 15 days vacation each year
• Up to 15 days sick leave each year

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Benefits - Graduate Medical Education

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Professional Liability Insurance 

Insurance Benefits

The University of Oklahoma offers a flexible benefits plan authorized by Section 125 (Cafeteria Plan) of the Internal Revenue Code. Each month, eligible employees receive an allowance of benefits credits. These credits represent the portion the University pays to provide benefit-eligible employees with the following core insurance benefits:

• Medical Insurance (Employee and eligible dependents)
• Basic Dental Plan
• Life Insurance (1.5 times annual base pay) 
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

Long Term Disability Insurance – Provided by the College of Medicine to all residents. The benefits are paid at 60% of monthly salary. Benefits start after you have been totally or partially disabled for 90 consecutive days.

In addition to the University-provided core insurance benefits, employees and their dependents have the option to participate in other benefits available at the employee's cost. These include:

• Dependent Dental, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Employee, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee and Dependent Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability (employee only)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts 

 A compensation based contribution system is in place for medical insurance which provides benefits for residents and eligible dependents. Medical insurance coverage begins commensurate with the date resident begins term of appointment. Employees may pay for medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D, and vision with pre-tax dollars. A full description of benefits is available at: http://hr.ou.edu/benefits.

Professional Liability Insurance 

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine provides an occurrence-based policy for supervised medical practice within the scope of the training program. This means that a “tail” will never need to be purchased once the resident leaves the program as coverage will always revert back to the time of the event while the resident was in training. Residents are covered for the amount of the state of Oklahoma’s legal cap on resident liability, $100,000 per claim. Defense costs are also fully paid by the policy. External legal counsel will be appointed by OU Health Clinical Risk Services as needed.