Healthcare Professionals

Internal Medicine Residency

Train at Cincinnati's No. 1 hospital, where you'll build the clinical foundation, relationships, and confidence to become an outstanding physician.

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Exceptional Training. Personalized Learning. Outstanding Outcomes.

Since 1976, The Christ Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program has prepared physicians for successful careers in internal medicine through rigorous clinical training, meaningful mentorship, and a collaborative learning environment.

As a resident, you'll gain broad experience caring for patients across the full continuum of medicine while working alongside nationally recognized physicians and clinical teams. Our size and culture foster close relationships between residents and attending physicians, creating opportunities for personalized teaching, hands-on learning, and professional growth.

Training at The Christ Hospital means building a strong clinical foundation at one of the region's most respected healthcare organizations. You'll graduate with the knowledge, confidence, and experience needed to provide exceptional patient care and succeed in the next stage of your career.

What You'll Experience

Every rotation is designed to give you the skills, exposure, and relationships you need to grow as a physician. Here's what that looks like in practice.

Hands-On Training

You'll move through the full range of patient care — from routine visits to complex conditions like severe sepsis — with attendings close at hand and progressively greater autonomy as you grow. Every rotation is designed to sharpen your clinical judgment, not just your procedural skills. And as you gain experience, you'll take part in care decisions directly, working alongside attendings on what's best for your patients.

Electives & Subspecialties

Your interests matter here. Choose from a wide range of electives across specialties and subspecialties, including anesthesia, cardiology, neurology, and infectious disease. You'll graduate with the breadth to practice confidently and the depth to pursue the career path that's right for you.

Relationships That Last

Our program's size is a strength. You'll build genuine relationships with faculty and fellow residents — the kind that shape how you practice medicine long after you leave.

Life in Cincinnati

Cincinnati is a city that's easy to love. One of the nation's strongest startup economies, it's also home to a thriving food and brewery scene, beloved local favorites, a rich arts community, and pro sports teams including the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals, FC Cincinnati, and the Cincinnati Cyclones. Whether you're drawn to urban energy or neighborhood charm, you'll find your place here.

Applications & Interviews

We recruit nine categorical and 10 preliminary interns each year. All applicants must participate through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Your application should include a personal statement, medical school transcripts, a Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), three letters of recommendation, and USMLE or COMLEX scores. No paper applications or documents submitted outside of ERAS are accepted.

Candidates are selected through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Applications are reviewed once information is released to our program by ERAS, and interviews are scheduled through ERAS from November through January.

Please note that our program is nicotine-free, and all residents are governed by this policy.

After Your Interview

During interview season we host two virtual open houses to help answer any questions you may have after your visit. These sessions are completely voluntary and will not affect whether you are ranked or your ranking position.

Compensation & Benefits

We believe that taking care of our residents means supporting them beyond the clinical environment. That's why we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to give you financial stability and peace of mind throughout your training.

2025-2026 Compensation

Residents receive the following annual salaries: $67,143 for first-year residents, $68,766 for second-year residents, and $70,457 for third-year residents.

2025-2026 Benefits

You'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance with your premium fully covered and family coverage available; dental and vision coverage through Dental Care-Plus; life insurance paid at two times your annual base salary with options to purchase supplemental coverage; and professional liability insurance for all activities within the scope of your assigned program. You'll also have access to Social Security and the option to make voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan, along with 25 days of paid time off and maternity leave in compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Resident-Specific Benefits

A few additional benefits are designed specifically with residents in mind. You'll receive an educational stipend — $500 for first-year residents, $1,000 for second-year residents, and $2,000 for third-year residents — to put toward journal subscriptions, medical texts, software, or approved continuing medical education (CME) conferences. Exam leave is available for first-time ABMS or USMLE licensing exams with proper notice, and you won't be on call the evening before your exam. You'll also receive white coats and a fleece in your first year, with additional coats in years two and three, plus free parking in a covered garage.

GME Resources

Download our GME Wellness & Resource Guide for helpful information and contact numbers covering wellness support, the learning environment, and mental health resources.

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Internal Medicine Residency