Internal Medicine Residency Program

Resident Quotes                                        

 

“HCMC is a great place to be a resident.  It’s great to work with staff

who are so excited to teach; I can make my own decisions,

yet I always feel supported by wonderful physicians,

nurses and many other services."

-Marit Thorsgard, 2009 Graduate

“HCMC is a great place to be a resident!"

“I came to HCMC for the patient population and great learning environment."

 

“I came to HCMC for the patient population and great learning environment.  I’ve made lots of great friends and coming here was important in being accepted to a GI fellowship."

-Aaron Brosam, 2007 Graduate

 

"I love the people here. My colleagues are why I love HCMC!"

-Sakina Naqvi, PGY3

sakina naqvi

 

erik wendland

 

 

 

 

“I wasn’t seriously considering returning to Minnesota after medical school until I interviewed at HCMC.  Many aspects of the program impressed me:  the residents were friendly and the staff were very approachable. 

A carefully maintained environment of didactic learning and autonomy in patient care combined with camaraderie among residents makes HCMC an ideal place to learn internal medicine.”

   -Erik Wendland, 2009 Graduate

 

“My relationship with HCMC house staff and faculty is what brings

me to work every day.  I know that I am in a supportive

environment with an appropriate balance between

supervision and independence.”

                        -Nola Tesfaye, 2008 Graduate

Nola Tesfaye, MD

 

bill miner

“Whether you’re looking for an approachable faculty dedicated to service

and education, fellow residents with a totally unique sense of camaraderie, or a

diverse patient population to learn from,  you’ll find it here at HCMC.”

-Bill Miner, 2007 Graduate

 

“The reason I love HCMC is the balance between independence and staff support."

 

 

“The reason I love HCMC is the balance between independence and staff support.  This has helped me grow as a person, and as a physician.”

             -Jose Vega, 2008 Graduate
            

                       

 

katie

“You’re only going to learn by getting your feet wet and HCMC provides residents

enough independence to make decisions yet provides the support and supervision

needed for a great learning experience.”

-Katti Woerner, 2009 Graduate