Providence Portland Internal Medicine Residency Program draws medical students from across the U.S. (and indeed the world – we host two Kenyan medical students each year) for Medicine subinternships and elective offerings. In addition, PPMC is a major teaching affiliate of the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and routinely hosts third and fourth year clerks for their required Medicine rotations both on the wards and in the intensive care unit. There are four to eight medical students participating on our clinical services at any given time.
The educational program for the third year clerks on their Medicine rotation at PPMC is spearheaded by Dr. Ronald Dworkin, who coordinates the MS-III curriculum. Students are integrated into day-to-day work and educational rounds and the educational conferences of their ward teams. Specific mentorship on their written and orally presented cases is provided. They receive additional student-specific teaching sessions by medical education faculty.
Fourth year subinterns may rotate through the Medicine wards, Infectious Diseases, or in the intensive care unit. An emphasis on learning, feedback, and practical experience are key elements of their clinical experience at PPMC. Dr. Scott Marsal directs the inpatient ward subintern experience and Oregon Clinic Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians serve as both supervisors and educators on a daily basis in our very active ICU.
For additional information on offerings for medical students at PPMC, or details on how to arrange an elective rotation, please contact Joy Garris at 800-642-2131 #2 or email at orpmcmsclerkships@providence.org.
“I came to Providence Portland from Colorado to do a fourth year rotation in Infectious Disease. Working Directly with Dr. Gilbert and other fantastic specialists was a great experience. I also was able to participate in morning report and noon conference. Great experience! It made me certain that this is where I wanted to do residency. ” Corie Coe, D.O.
