Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, established its internal medicine residency program to address the growing need for trained physicians in the community. The hospital itself has a rich history, founded in 1852 by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, with a mission to provide compassionate care to all individuals. As the oldest and largest private teaching and specialty health care facility in Greater Cincinnati, TriHealth’s Good Samaritan Hospital is among the best hospitals in the region, providing a range of quality services to patients in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Learn more about the history of Good Samaritan Hospital.
The Internal Medicine residency program received its ACGME accreditation on February 26, 1958. The Good Samaritan Residency Program in Internal Medicine is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati.
Throughout its history, the internal medicine residency program at Good Samaritan Hospital has been at the forefront of several innovations in medical education. The program has continually updated its curriculum to reflect the latest in medical research and clinical practice. Key milestones include the incorporation of simulation training, evidence-based medicine, and interdisciplinary teamwork into the residency experience.
Our internal medicine residency program is approved for 33 positions, divided among three PGY classes. Our residents' rotations are scheduled at multiple TriHealth facilities, including the two main hospitals, Good Samaritan Hospital and Bethesda North Hospital. TriHealth has the largest ambulatory primary care and specialty footprint in Cincinnati.
Our residency program fosters a collegial training environment. We stand out as the only program that has established an Associate Program Director of Culture and Communication, along with a Chief Resident of Culture and Belonging. These roles aim to cultivate a program identity rooted in the diverse cultural backgrounds of our residents and faculty.
Our mission is to educate the next generation of physicians as well-rounded, evidence-based trained internists who prioritize compassionate care, cultural competency, and value-based medicine through seamless collaboration in interdisciplinary settings while leveraging technology. We empower our graduates to lead with a commitment to equity and inclusion, addressing disparities in healthcare.
First-year residents rotate on the General Medicine Service as members of a team composed of the ward attending, a senior supervising resident, fellow PGY-1 residents, acting interns, and third-year medical students. Residents also complete experiences in ICU/CCU, emergency, neurology, ambulatory, night float, palliative care, and electives.
Our Hospitalist Teaching Service (HTS) was established to meet our patients' needs while offering an exceptional training experience for our residents. Our dedicated teaching faculty are experts in medical education, offering precise feedback and mentorship to our residents. Historically, we have surpassed other non-teaching services across the city in terms of quality and population health metrics.
The second-year curriculum concentrates on the medical subspecialties with assignments in cardiology, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, infectious disease, nephrology, and pulmonary. During these periods, residents perform consultations on both private and clinic patients, learning through close interaction with a select group of subspecialty attending physicians. Each resident also has the opportunity to evaluate outpatients in the offices of these subspecialists.
The third year is the culmination of the educational experience for medical residents. Third-year residents act as team leaders for the General Medicine and ICU services. Rotations in various electives comprise the remainder of the schedule. During this year, the senior residents teach junior residents and students, refine skills, and solidify knowledge and understanding. By performing medical consultations for other services, Internal Medicine residents are groomed for the reality of medical practice. In addition, there is ample time for independent study and preparation for the board examination.
We take pride in providing a state-of-the-art ambulatory experience, where dedicated primary care faculty train our residents with a specialized curriculum emphasizing patient-centered care, diversity and inclusion, value-based care, and population health. This approach empowers an interdisciplinary team—including pharmacists, nutritionists, behavioral health specialists, and medical assistants—to enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes.
One component of our didactic curriculum is the academic half-day, which consists of Grand Rounds, lectures provided by skilled faculty covering topics in both general Internal Medicine and the subspecialties, and Resident Case Reports. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement lectures are also integrated into our academic half-day curriculum. Additional learning opportunities consist of Topic Reviews, Morning Report, and bedside rounding. The program also engages in Morbidity and Mortality conferences, Tumor Board, MedSurg/GI Conferences and Chest Conferences. Skills in critically reviewing the current literature are developed at the monthly Journal Club. This core curriculum provides solid grounding in the fundamentals of Internal Medicine and meets the requirements of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Categorical residents are expected to engage in a research project with faculty guidance and submit that work for potential publication. Residents are encouraged to present abstracts and posters at regional and national professional meetings. Project funding is available from Good Samaritan Hospital research monies.