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ABIM Research Pathway
The
ABIM Research Pathway is an integrated program that combines training
in research with training in clinical internal medicine. This pathway
is recommended only for physicians who intend to seriously pursue a career
in basic science or clinical research. Because this pathway integrates
research and training in internal medicine, with or without subspecialty
training, entry implies a commitment to its completion. All trainees in
the research pathway must satisfactorily complete two years of accredited
categorical internal medicine training. A minimum of twenty months must
involve direct patient care responsibility. Outstanding students
who foresee a career in basic science or as a clinical investigator, are
encouraged to apply. Up to three positions may be allotted to this track
each year.
Internal Medicine Research
Pathway Requirements:
Internal Medicine training (direct patient care responsibility
20 months) |
24 months |
Research training (80%) |
36 months |
Ambulatory clinics during research training (10%)
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½ day/week |
Additional clinical training during research (10%)
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Done as a block or intermittently |
Total training |
5 years |
Internal Medicine examination |
August, PGY-5 |
Subspecialty Research Pathway
Requirements
Internal Medicine training (direct patient care responsibility
20 months) |
24 month |
Subspecialty Clinical Training |
12-24 months |
Research training (80%) |
36 months |
Ambulatory clinic during research (10%) |
½ day/week |
Total training |
6-7 years |
Internal Medicine examination |
August, PGY-4 |
Subspecialty examination |
Fall, PGY-6/7 |
(Content above includes excerpts from: "The
ABIM Research Pathway" document)
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