Mission Statement

The Internal Medicine Residency at St. Peter’s University Hospital is committed to providing comprehensive training to medical residents in a diverse, inclusive environment where residents feel valued, respected, and supported. Our goals include promoting excellence in patient care, fostering a passion for lifelong learning, advancing medical knowledge through simulation and bedside medicine, and preparing residents to become compassionate and skilled physicians.

Program Aims

• To train residents to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions. This includes developing skills in diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses with access to the latest in technological advancements such as bedside ultrasound, simulation methodologies, and advanced imaging modalities.
• To prepare residents to become compassionate and skilled physicians who prioritize patient-centered care, effective communication, and ethical decision-making. Residents are encouraged to develop strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate professionalism in their interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
• To utilize simulation methodologies and bedside medicine to enhance resident milestone achievements in the ACGME competencies as well as optimizing patient care in a collaborative fashion within our health care system.
• To focus on promoting residents’ psychological well-being by promoting a supportive culture, providing access to mental health resources, having regular wellness activities, and promoting work-life balance via favorable schedules.
• To provide commitment to residents’ professional development and growth via engagement in research/quality improvement/patient safety projects, participation on hospital committees, attendance at conferences, and mentoring.
• To attract and retain residents from diverse backgrounds to enhance the program’s cultural competence as well as contribute to a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system.