Internal Medicine Residency Program

About the Program

The Baylor College of Medicine and MD Anderson Internal Medicine Residency Program is a unique opportunity in which future internists will be trained to become experts in treating the medical complications of cancer and cancer treatment.

Residents will obtain valuable experience in clinical electives with general and sub-specialty internists who are experts in medical problems of cancer patients. Housestaff will also be able to select electives in several cancer-related fields such as prevention, palliative care, oncologic hospital medicine, emergency care and the medical complications of cancer survivors.

They will also have opportunities for clinical and research electives focused on cancer-related internal medicine, and have the ability to participate in Clinical Safety and Effectiveness projects through the Office of Performance Improvement.

Learn more about MD Anderson's Internal Medicine division.

About the Internal Medicine Residency Program

Become an Internal Medicine Resident

Curriculum

MD Anderson's Internal Medicine Residency Program includes rotations in the following subspecialties:

Benign Hematology
Cardiology
Cancer Prevention
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
General Internal Medicine
Infectious Diseases, Infection Control and Employee Health
Nephrology
Palliative Care
Procedures
Pulmonary Medicine
Rheumatology
Suspicion of Cancer

How to Apply

Interested individuals must apply to Baylor College of Medicine through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) website. Once in the Baylor system, then select the BCM/MD Anderson Cancer Center track.

Program Leadership

David Tweardy, M.D.
Head, Division of Internal Medicine
Professor, Infectious Diseases and Molecular and Cellular Oncology

Ellen Manzullo, M.D.
Deputy Division Head Clinical
Professor, General Internal Medicine

Orhue Odaro, M.D.
Site Director
Assistant Professor, Department of Hospital Medicine

Charity Sembera
Program Manager

Resident Spotlight

Neha Venkatesh, M.D., PGY-2
Wayne State University

"Learning how to navigate the physiologic and emotional complexities that come with a cancer diagnosis is an important skill in today's world and is what attracted me to the MD Anderson track in our internal medicine program. We are given the opportunity to train with experts in the field who are working to give the sickest patients hope through research, compassion, and collaboration. I feel humbled to collaborate on interprofessional teams from whom patients come to seek care from all over the world. Together, this holistic approach at MDACC allows for unique resident learning and patient healing.”

Kevin Milligan, M.D., PGY-3
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

"The BCM/MD Anderson Internal Medicine Program is the ideal place to train as a resident physician. The diversity of the clinical training is truly unmatched. MD Anderson is one of the world's foremost cancer hospitals and research institutions. In addition to excellent clinical rotations, MD Anderson offers an abundance of research opportunities and access to a large number of eager mentors. As a member of the larger BCM Internal Medicine Residency, we receive a well-rounded clinical training and rotate at three other hospitals: a VA hospital, a private hospital, and a beloved county hospital. The program leadership create a supportive and growth-oriented environment. As an aspiring oncologist, I cannot imagine a better place to be."

Intern Class (left to right): Faheem Bilal, M.D., Kevin Milligan, M.D., Elyse Lopez, M.D., Jaime Haro-Silerio, M.D., Daniel Goyco Vera, M.D.
Intern Class (left to right): Bethany Bundrant, M.D., Neha Venkatesh, M.D., Jeffrey Wang, M.D., Trevor Jamison, M.D. (not pictured: Naszrin Arani, M.D.)
Intern Class at White Coat Ceremony: (left to right) Charity Sembera, Orhue Odaro, M.D. Kabir Grewal, M.D., Mohamed Nuh, M.D., Monica Hsiang, M.D., Mathew Pendo, M.D., Sai Gajagowni, M.D., Amit Lahoti, M.D.

Contact Information

MD Anderson Cancer Center
Division of Internal Medicine
1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 1463
Pickens Academic Tower
Houston, TX 77030

Charity Sembera
Program Manager
Phone: 713-563-9107
Email: casembera@mdanderson.org

Related Resources

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MD Anderson Cancer Center is committed to encouraging good health and staying true to our mission to end cancer. If you are applying for a GME fellowship or residency program starting on or after July 1, 2016, please be advised that MD Anderson will have instituted a tobacco-free hiring process as part of its efforts to achieve these goals. If you are offered an appointment, you will be subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Screen for tobacco compounds in compliance with applicable state laws. If you do not pass the urine drug screening which includes testing for tobacco compounds, you CANNOT be appointed at MD Anderson. Should you fail to meet this contingency, MD Anderson will withdraw your offer of appointment for the academic year. You may reapply for the following academic year, but there are no guarantees that you will be offered a position as many of our programs are already filled for several years out.