Internal Medicine Residency

Program Director's Welcome

It is my sincere pleasure to welcome you to the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest public healthcare systems in the country, providing a broad array of services to a diverse population in South Florida. Whether you are joining us as a new intern, a returning resident, or faculty member, you are now part of a dynamic community committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Our program is designed to provide a comprehensive and rigorous training experience that fosters clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care. We aim to prepare you not only to be outstanding internists but also leaders in healthcare who will advance the field of medicine and improve the lives of patients.

You will have the opportunity to learn from a diverse and accomplished faculty, engage with a wide range of patients, and participate in innovative educational activities and research projects. We encourage curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth throughout your training.

Residency is challenging, but it is also an extraordinary journey of professional and personal development. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. Please never hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.

I look forward to working with each of you and watching you thrive as you progress through your residency.

Syeda F. Hussain

• We are a community-based university-affiliated program. The program is sponsored by the Memorial Healthcare System. The System trains hundreds of medical students each year and is affiliated with Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Florida International University (FIU), Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and University of Miami (UM).
• 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage. In-house attending physicians are available for assistance at all times and residents are not required to meet the service needs of the hospital which allows for a better educational experience.
• No overnight call. We have a Night Float team which takes over from the day team in the evening and hands off in the morning.
• Great patient diversity and an exciting range of pathology which rivals any large inner-city hospital.
• Our medium-sized program allows us to get to know each of our residents on a personal level and provides a learning environment rich with camaraderie and an ability to develop one-on-one relationships with colleagues, faculty and mentors.
• Exposure to cutting-edge service delivery models like our telehealth service and mobile health units.
• Longitudinal Integrative Medicine curriculum.
• We have an Office of Human Research with our own IRB. The Chief Medical Research Officer and her team will assist residents with the development of their research and submission to the IRB. Participation in some form of scholarly activity is mandatory for graduation from the program. In addition, residents will be trained in the basic concepts of QI and Patient Safety and will have the opportunity to participate in QI projects during their training.