Pathways and Programs
Internal Medicine Residents may individualize their experience in several ways. You may apply to match with the Physician Scientist Training Program (resulting in ABIM Board eligibility) or Global Medicine Pathway. You may also opt to follow the curriculum of one or more of our informal pathways, including Clinician-Educator, Hospital Medicine, Physician Advocacy and Primary Care.
Residency Pathways and Programs
Physician Scientist Training Program
The program is individualized to match personal career plans, including opportunities to obtain an advanced degree (MPH, MS, or PhD) in one of the University's outstanding graduate programs in the Medical School, College of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, or School of Public Health. Learn more about the Physician Scientist Training Program
Global Medicine Pathway
The Global Medicine Pathway is one of several core tracks offered to medicine and medicine-pediatrics residents. More than 80 medicine and medicine-pediatrics residents have completed international rotations through our partner sites since 2000. Learn more about the Global Medicine Pathway
Clinician-Educator Pathway
Teaching skills are vital for resident success, and residents at the University of Minnesota are often passionate about teaching. The Clinician-Educator Pathway further develops the teaching skills of our residents and prepares residents for careers in medical education. Learn more about the Clinician-Educator Pathway
Hospital Medicine Pathway
The Hospital Medicine Pathway is an innovative, joint venture of the HealthPartners Medical Group Division of Hospital Medicine and the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. The program fosters the growth and development of those residents wishing to pursue careers as practitioners, educators, researchers, and leaders in hospital medicine. Learn more about the Hospital Medicine Pathway
Physician Advocacy Pathway
In 2017 the UMN Med-Peds program started a citizen-physician initiative focused on advocacy, which has gone through several iterations over the years. In AY 22-23, we are proud to recruit IM, Med-Peds, and Med-Derm residents into the restructured Physician Advocacy Pathway. This longitudinal program will focus on skills-building, community engagement, and service opportunities. Learn more about the Physician Advocacy Pathway
Primary Care Pathway
The University of Minnesota recognizes the unique role of primary care and the importance of properly preparing residents with an interest in this particular field. For those residents, we offer a specific track in Primary Care Internal Medicine. Learn more about the Primary Care Pathway