Quotes

Former residents have left us these thought:

Internal Medicine Spokane provides residents with top-notch training but still allows residents to maintain an excellent quality of life. I feel confident in saying our residents are some of the happiest in the country.
-- Bill Martin, M.D.

Spokane offers proximity to many outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing and mountain biking.
-- Diane Lefcort, M.D.

Spokane is a great town, especially after moving from a big city like Seattle. It only takes me 8 minutes to drive to work!
-- Becky Lachenmaier, M.D.

I moved to Internal Medicine Spokane as a PGY-2 looking for a strong clinical training with humanistic values and devotion to procedural skills. It's been the best thing I could have done for my professional training, and I'm continually impressed by the program's commitment to resident's interests.
-- Jeremy Graham, D.O.

My first year has been a great experience. I have logged over 30 procedures including chest tubes, thoracentesis and PA catheter placements - and I haven't yet done my ICU rotation. This program provides University style inpatient services (one attending per month with daily conferences) in a resident friendly atmosphere.
-- William Dir, M.D.

I would have to say that this residency is complete. The teaching is great! The attendings are able listeners and concerned for our education and clinical experience. The variety of patients and diseases help solidify the learning experience. Spokane is a great place to live in as well. The added bonuses of meals, parking and conferences help make resident life smoother.
-- Sylvia Rojas, M.D.

A unique mixture of university-based and community-based programs, with the addition of superb faculty, motivated residents, informal atmosphere and free parking. What more can any resident ask for?
-- David Sasso, M.D.

I am currently working as a hospitalist and my training with IMRS has more than prepared me for the practice of hospitalist medicine. I feel comfortable taking care of both floor and ICU patients. I was impressed with the variety and complexity of medical cases during residency as well as the quality of teaching.
-- Leigh Sorensen, M.D.

I graduated in 2006. I believe that I received exceptional training during my residency with IMRS. The faculty is friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable. After graduation, I felt very competent from day one as a hospitalist in a 900-bed hospital.
-- Amgad Helmy, M.D.