Program
In His Image Family Medicine Residency is one exceptional program with two distinct sites, IHI Main and our new IHI Urban. Residents participate in the same comprehensive In His Image Family Medicine Residency Program. They train together through shared hospital rotations, didactics, faculty instruction, resident community, spiritual formation, outreach and our full-spectrum family medicine curriculum.
The distinction between the sites is the location of each continuity clinic—the setting where residents develop long-term relationships with patients and grow their outpatient family medicine practice throughout residency. When applying to In His Image, applicants can apply to either or both sites.
IHI Main Site - Tulsa
Residents matching with the IHI Main Site complete their continuity outpatient clinic training at Ascension St. John Clinic Riverside. The clinic is centrally located to serve Tulsans from many different demographics, communities, and backgrounds, including several refugee communities and medically underserved populations. This site is uniquely positioned for residents who desire experience serving diverse populations, equipping them with the clinical insight and compassionate perspective needed to care for their patients with excellence.
Regardless of which site you match with, all residents are fully integrated into the In His Image Family Medicine Residency. Residents in both sites train side-by-side and share the same commitment to excellent medical education, intentional community, and medicine as ministry. The continuity clinic location may differ, but every resident remains an integral member of the In His Image community. Applicants can apply to either or both sites!
IHI Urban Site - North Tulsa
Residents matching with the IHI Urban Site complete their continuity outpatient clinic training at Crossover Health Services Clinic. The clinic is located north of downtown Tulsa and is purposely situated to meet the needs of the urban North Tulsa community while also serving the more rural communities of northern Tulsa County. This site is uniquely positioned for residents who feel called to practice family medicine in a community-focused setting, serving patients who may face barriers to care and partnering in the work of addressing health disparities through compassionate, whole-person healthcare.
Academics
In His Image Family Medicine Residency Program is a Christian, community-based, family medicine training program fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
For several years running, all IHI graduating residents have passed the ABFM boards exam on their first attempt.
Our primary teaching hospital is Ascension St. John Medical Center, a major tertiary referral center in Tulsa. We have a very active Family Medicine Inpatient Service to which we admit patients including obstetrical and newborns, through geriatric adults and everyone in between.
We also provide medical consultations for surgical patients, both on a preoperative and postoperative basis. This service is run by our residents under the supervision of our attending physicians.
All our residents are in clinic on a regular basis and care for many patients. Their continuity clinic training is completed at one of two clinics, depending on if they are matched with the IHI Main Site or IHI Urban Site.
Residents matched with the IHI Main Site complete their continuity clinic training at Ascension St. John Clinic. The patient mix is multi-cultural with a variety of private pay, self-pay, Medicaid, and Medicare patients. The clinic is fully equipped with x-ray and laboratory capabilities, ultrasound, and dedicated spaces for OMT, for high-quality care and patient satisfaction.
Residents matched with the IHI Urban Site complete their continuity clinic training at Crossover Health Services Clinic. The patient mix is a diverse, under-resourced population. The clinic contracts with multiple private insurance providers, Medicaid, and Medicare, while seeing uninsured and underinsured patients using a sliding fee scale. It is equipped with laboratory services, ultrasound, and the Crossover Health Services Pharmacy.
Curriculum
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Adult Medicine Inpatient (four one-month blocks)
Ambulatory Clinic
Community Medicine
Emergency Medicine
General Surgery
Obstetrics (two one-month blocks)
Pediatrics Inpatient (two one-month blocks)
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Adult Medicine Inpatient
Advanced Clinic Training
Ambulatory Clinic
Anesthesia
Cardiology
Critical Care
Geriatrics, Antepartum, and Procedures
Gynecology
Night Call- Inpatient
Pediatrics- Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics- Outpatient
Practice Management
Electives (2 months)
Ex: International Health, Allergy, Critical Care, Domestic Health, Gastroenterology, Hospitalists, Independent Study, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics, Nephrology, Neurology, Newborn, POCUS, Pulmonology, Research, Rheumatology, Surgery, Wound Care, etc.
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Adult Medicine Inpatient
Behavioral Medicine
Dermatology
Ambulatory Clinic
Rural Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics- Outpatient
ENT
Urology
Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Electives (4 months)
Ex: International Health, Allergy, Board Review, Critical Care, Domestic Health, Gastroenterology, Hospitalists, Independent Study, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics, Nephrology, Neurology, Newborn, POCUS, Pulmonology, Research, Rheumatology, Surgery, Wound Care, etc.
Areas of Concentration
All residents complete an extensive set of educational requirements prior to graduation. For those who desire additional preparation in particular fields, we offer optional areas of concentration that allow residents to pursue deeper learning in areas of interest. Each area includes specific curricular components, a longitudinal experience plan, and mentorship from a dedicated faculty coordinator.
Residents may pursue up to three areas of concentration during residency. Those who complete the requirements receive special recognition at graduation, including a certificate for each area completed.
Outreach
Domestic Outreach
Following Jesus’s example and command to love our neighbors, In His Image established Good Samaritan Health Services (GSHS) to reach out to underserved individuals and families in need in the greater Tulsa area. In His Image residents help provide free, high-quality medical care while sharing the hope and love of Jesus Christ with these patients.
GSHS has multiple clinic sites in the metropolitan area and also uses two Mobile Medical Units including a 60-foot Mobile Medical Unit equipped with three exam rooms, a pharmacy, and a lab) to reach those who cannot afford medical attention or who experience difficulty accessing healthcare.
IHI residents and faculty work alongside other compassionate Christian health professionals and over two hundred caring volunteers from area churches who share the desire to see the people in our local communities healed in all areas of their life— physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Learn more about Good Samaritan Health Services at GoodSamaritanHealth.org.
In His Image has a strong emphasis on international global health and residents have the opportunity to complete up to four international rotations during residency.
In His Image International (IHII), a medical missions organization formed by In His Image to help reach the nations, is our primary partner in taking medical care and the love of Jesus to the far reaches of our hurting world.
Focusing on international medical education and healthcare, IHII’s areas of service include international rotations for In His Image residents, crisis response, establishing and supporting international physician training programs, international academic consultation, and mobilizing missionary physicians through IHII sending agency. IHII’s Sending Agency is available for In His Image graduates and other physicians who choose to serve in full-time international outreach.
International Outreach
Want to learn more about International Rotations? Click the video to watch Drs. Nat and Laura Ng (In His Image Alumni Class of 2024) share an inside look at their experience as residents serving in Cambodia, Central Asia, and Papua New Guinea!
We provide comprehensive benefits to support your health and well-being. Medical insurance is provided through Community Care, with dental coverage provided by Delta Dental. Your employment package also includes life and disability insurance, with supplemental options available if you’d like additional protection. Standard benefits start on your very first day of employment, while supplemental coverage becomes active once enrolled.
The full resident contract, with details on benefits and more, is available here.
Benefits
Insurance
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$65,839 Salary
$2,250 Resource/Tech Allowance
$350 UpToDate/Epocrates
$1,000 AAFP/CMDA Subscription
$1,750 Relocation
$71,189 Total
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$68,250 Salary
$350 UpToDate/Epocrates
$1,000 CME Allowance
$,1000 AAFP/CMDA Subscription
$70,600 Total (+ moonlighting available)
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$70,350 Salary
$350 UpToDate/Epocrates
$1,000 CME Allowance
$1,000 AAFP/CMDA Subscription
$72,700 Total (+ moonlighting available)
Technology Allowance and Continuing Medical Education
The Technology Allowance of $2,250 total may be used during the PGY1 year or saved for later. This may be used for computer, smart phone, tablet, etc. PGY2 and PGY3 residents may request five days/year and up to $1,000 reimbursement per year for approved CME.
Annually there are 15 vacation days available and up to five sick days. PGY2 and PGY3 residents interested in international or domestic medical missions may train on-site up to two months per year. Often, IHI faculty personally supervise education on various two-week international trips and can assist in locating longer rotations.
Paid Time Away
Professional Dues Provided
American Academy of Family Physicians, Oklahoma State License Fee, DEA License, County & State Medical Association, Christian Medical and Dental Associations (CMDA). Total value over $1,000 per year.
Clinical lab coats, parking, certifications in ACLS, ATLS, ALSO, NRP, and PALS. A nutritional allowance is provided when assigned to hospital rotations. The residency also offers spiritual support through two retreats each year, a weekly Bible study for residents/faculty/spouses/families and a bi-weekly group for spouses of residents and faculty.
Additional Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
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We integrate faith into every aspect of our lives, including medical training and practice. We turn to God for answers, rely on His strength when delivering difficult news and thank Him openly for miracles He performs in our patients. During the in-patient service, the team has devotions and worship each morning. Residents learn how to take spiritual histories and provide whole person care.
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Our multifaceted support system is the most consistent strength identified by our residents in their exit interviews. Our carefully designed support system creates a foundation for community between the residents and faculty. This is achieved through a two-week orientation, Winter and Summer retreats, group Bible studies with faculty, residents and/or their spouses, intentional mentoring, and faculty/behavioral advisory relationships. In addition to practical and structural support, In His Image desires that each resident be provided excellent personal support. Through mentoring, counseling and marriage support, our residents are provided assistance in balancing their personal and professional commitments.
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During residency, you will have several elective months to select your own rotations primarily in PGY2 and PGY3. These may include local or out-of-town urban, inner city or rural rotations or international health clinical experiences. You will also have the opportunity to switch rotations with your classmates if needed.
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Call during the first year is on our inpatient service and that is two to three weekend days a month. To have time to get involved in a local church, PGY1s rarely work on Sundays. Call for second and third-year residents averages twice a month, plus one evening per month on Good Samaritan Health Services mobile medical clinic. We believe in balance. Though you’ll work hard, our on-call schedule is designed to allow time for family, spiritual growth, exercise, and recreation. Also, our attendings are available 24/7 during hospital call.
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We offer many opportunities for family fellowship involving spouses and children, as well as additional activities for our numerous single residents. You can look forward to weekly Bible studies (spouses welcome and childcare provided) and frequent get-togethers including holiday celebrations and Winter and Summer retreats. In short, we believe that if we expect you to be sensitive to the needs of your patients, we must help meet the emotional and spiritual needs of you and your family.
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Family Leave is in addition to vacation days and sick days and is for:
The birth and care of a newborn, adopted, or foster child, including both birth- and non-birth parents of a newborn.
The care of a family member with a serious health condition, including end of life care
A resident’s own serious health condition requiring prolonged evaluation and treatment
In compliance with ACGME guidelines, Family Leave may be granted up to four weeks per event for a maximum of six weeks allowed during residency (without extending residency). In addition to the above, upon approval a resident may also do two weeks of the IHI Parent-Newborn Health Elective.
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If you are interested in applying to our program, please visit the Apply Page for more information and requirements on submitting your application through ERAS.