Internal Medicine Residency Program
NHS proudly partners with Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences to train Internal Medicine residents in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
​Residents that complete their rotations at our facility can expect to be trained to provide quality patient care in the context of rural, family and community health care in both the hospital and ambulatory care settings.
Program Director: Muneeza Afif MD
Program Coordinator: Jacob Boston
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
As the most comprehensive medical system in Northeastern Oklahoma, the Tahlequah Medical Group (TMG) Internal Medicine Residency at Northeastern Health System trains leaders for careers in hospital based practice, general Internal Medicine and Academia. The program also prepares Residents to proceed to fellowship training. The sponsoring institution of the program is Osteopathic Medical Education Consortium (OMECO).
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Residents are offered the unique opportunity to train in a supportive environment. As an unopposed rural Internal Medicine program in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the focus is truly on the growth and development of each Resident.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The TMG/OMECO Internal Medicine Residency Program trains Physicians to provide excellence in healthcare, with an emphasis on providing health care for rural and underserved areas of Oklahoma.
PROGRAM AIMS:
The TMG/OMECO Internal Medicine program will be recognized as the program of choice for rural Internal Medicine training. The program will produce graduates who are dedicated and compassionate community leaders prepared to fulfill the healthcare needs of rural and underserved Oklahoma. The program values are consistent with Northeastern Health System’s values of Courtesy, Accountability, Respect, Efficiency, and Safety (CARES).
Our program will achieve our mission and vision through these specific aims:
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Train physicians to practice Internal Medicine in rural, underserved communities, and to lead teams to reduce disparities in health care.
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Develop competence in providing primary care, inpatient care, and internal medicine based sub-specialty care.
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Instill the professional and ethical standards that focus on patient safety and quality improvement, self-assessment and wellness, self-directed study and leadership skills.
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Apply the tenets of osteopathic medicine for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness, disease and injury.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Annual Salary
· PGY-1: $56,800
· PGY-2: $59,000
· PGY-3: $61,000
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Time Off & Wellness
· 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year
· Family and Medical Leave available
· Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (with options to cover dependents)
· Basic life and accidental death insurance (up to $15,000) provided at no cost
· Retirement plans (401a and 457b), plus flexible spending and health savings accounts
· Free gym membership at a local university
· Daily chef-prepared lunch and on-duty meals provided
· Wellness-focused culture designed to support balance and resilience
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Educational & Professional Support
· Generous CME allowance to enrich your educational experience
· Professional dues and board exam fees covered
· Flexible elective rotations to help tailor your training
· Access to Oklahoma State University’s state-of-the-art Simulation Lab
· Hands-on training with specialty physicians, including a Rheumatologist, Nephrologist, Interventional Cardiologist, and Gastroenterologist
· Diverse patient population to broaden clinical exposure and strengthen clinical skills
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Extra Perks That Make a Difference
· Monogrammed white coat
· Personal laptop provided
· Non-shared workspace for each resident
· Oklahoma State University email and full medical library access
· Moonlighting opportunities available for PGY-3 residents
· An unopposed residency program — meaning you’ll get individualized attention, robust procedural experience, and direct access to faculty mentors
CURRICULUM
Cardiology- 4 Weeks
Addiction Medicine- 4 Weeks
Emergency Medicine- 4 Weeks
Critical Care- 4 Weeks
Wards- 20 Weeks
PGY-1
Rheumatology- 4 Weeks
Outpatient Clinic/OMM- 4 Weeks
Nights- 4 Weeks
Elective- 4 Weeks
