Internal Medicine Residency People and Culture

We pride ourselves on a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Our residents and faculty support one another through:

• Wellness initiatives: retreat, counseling,
• Diversity, equity & Inclusion efforts: holistic applicant review, mentorship, community partnerships

Location

Our hospital is located in Brockton, MA, offering a welcoming and accessible environment for residents. Key benefits include:

• Free on-campus parking
• Affordable housing options in surrounding neighborhoods
• Easy access to outdoor recreation, including parks, trails, and nearby professional sports venues
• Close connection to Boston, proving strong connections to major academic institutions and fellowship opportunities

Resident-led Leadership Committees

Residency Committee

The Residency Committee is composed of representatives from each PGY level. The Committee is responsible for raising and discussing residency related issues as well as suggesting improvements. The committee is co-chaired by Junior and Senior resident representatives elected each year by the residents. Co-chairs meet with the program leadership and chiefs' medical residents each on a regular basis to communicate issues and solutions. This Committee embodies our belief in open communication between the residents and the program leadership, who work together to generate ideas and create opportunities that bring positive changes to the program.

Community Outreach Committee

The Community Outreach Committee is composed of representatives from each PGY level class. Members discuss various projects that aim to engage our residents in providing resources or services to our local community. This committee also aims to improve our residents' understanding of social determinants of health through active participation in a local farmers market providing blood pressure readings, free BP cuffs obtained via an organization, education on stroke prevention. The committee also organizes events to increase relationships within the and visibility of the program within the hospital.

Health and Wellness Committee

The Health & Wellness committee is composed of residents from each postgraduate year (PGY-1 through PGY-3). The members gather feedback from their peers annually to identify wellness needs and priorities. Based on this input, they plan and organize a variety of wellness initiatives, including educational lectures on health and well-being, social events such as picnics, and creative activities like painting sessions. These efforts foster a supportive and balanced environment throughout the academic year.