Welcome future general internists!
Thank you for visiting our site and taking the time to learn more about our innovative new Internal Medicine Residency — the first ACGME-accredited program of its kind in the nation, and the first internal medicine training program in Alaska.
The practice of general internal medicine in Alaska is both deeply rewarding and uniquely challenging. Internists here serve diverse communities — urban, rural, and remote — caring for patients with a wide range of medical complexity, often in settings where subspecialty resources are limited. Our residency program is designed to prepare physicians for this work by providing a rigorous, hands-on education that emphasizes clinical excellence, adaptability, and leadership in a variety of practice environments.
Each of my colleagues came to Alaska for what was meant to be a short chapter — and many of us chose to stay (or return) because we share a passion for practicing and teaching general internal medicine in this remarkable state. We are thrilled to be training the next generation of internists and hope you’ll consider joining us in shaping the future of internal medicine in Alaska.
If you would like more information about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to contact me at akmedres@uw.edu.
Sincerely,
Gail Pokorney, MD, FACP
