Residency in Internal Medicine

1. Applicants must hold a medical degree from a recognized medical school.
2. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in outpatient general medicine and a career in primary care.
3. Applicants must meet the main Internal Medicine Residency Program's application and examination requirements.
4. Applicants must submit the required application materials and supporting documents through the residency application system.
5. Applicants should clearly state their interest in the Primary Care Track in their application to the categorical Internal Medicine Residency Program.

The University of Florida College of Medicine is part of the University of Florida, a public research university in Gainesville, Florida. Its Department of Medicine provides clinical education, research, and comprehensive patient care through affiliated teaching hospitals and outpatient facilities. The Internal Medicine Primary Care Track is a specialized pathway within the Internal Medicine Residency Program, designed for physicians interested in careers in primary care and outpatient general medicine. Residents receive training in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions, with an emphasis on continuity of care, preventive health, chronic disease management, and long-term patient relationships. The program combines core internal medicine training with additional exposure to ambulatory medicine and primary care practice, preparing graduates for careers in outpatient internal medicine and comprehensive adult healthcare.

1. Apply to the University of Florida's categorical Internal Medicine Residency Program through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
2. Clearly indicate your interest in the Primary Care Track in the application.
3. Submit all required application documents for the main Internal Medicine Residency Program.
4. The program reviews applications and selects candidates for interviews.
5. If invited to interview, meet with the primary care faculty and learn about the primary care training facilities.
6. Complete the residency selection and matching process through the National Resident Matching Program.