Cabell Huntington Hospital

At Cabell Huntington Hospital, approximately 40 of the facility’s 303 beds are staffed by the Marshall Internal Medicine service. Responsibilities are divided between two resident teams, each composed of one senior resident, two interns, a dedicated clinical pharmacist, and medical and pharmacy students.

As an academic tertiary referral center, Cabell Huntington serves southern Ohio, eastern Kentucky, and much of western and southern West Virginia. It is the primary training site for residency programs within the Marshall Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. The hospital provides extensive opportunities to collaborate with consultants across specialties, including general and neurological surgery, nationally recognized orthopedic services, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology at the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, and pediatrics at the Hoops Family Children’s Hospital.

Residents gain most of their intensive care experience at Cabell’s 38-bed combined medical-surgical ICU and its state-of-the-art burn ICU, both serving as regional referral centers. ICU rotations are structured into two resident teams, each led by a senior resident with two interns. Training emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration with attending intensivists, pharmacists, nurses, case managers, dietitians, and rehabilitation specialists. Residents also receive hands-on instruction in performing essential bedside procedures for critically ill patients.

To ensure comprehensive coverage, a night float system supports both general medical floor teams and ICU teams.

Why this rotation site matters: Cabell Huntington isn’t just where you train, it’s where you grow into the physician you want to be. You’ll have unmatched exposure to

St Mary's Medical Center

At St. Mary’s Medical Center, residents step into a dynamic training environment where education and patient care go hand in hand. Of the hospital’s 393 beds, about 40 are staffed by the Marshall Internal Medicine service, with another 30–40 dedicated to the University Cardiology Service. Residents work in two teams, each composed of two senior residents and two interns, supported by a dedicated night float system staffed by one senior resident and one intern to ensure seamless coverage.

As the regional referral center for cardiovascular diseases, St. Mary’s offers a full spectrum of medical and surgical cardiovascular services, along with comprehensive consultative support across specialties. This means residents gain exposure to complex cases while still experiencing the feel of a “community hospital”—a balance that fosters both independence and collaboration.

Education remains front and center. Marshall Internal Medicine faculty serve as attendings for the resident teams, ensuring strong mentorship and guidance. St. Mary’s also plays a key role in medical student training, serving as a primary site for internal medicine clinical rotations.

Why residents love St. Mary’s: You’ll get the best of both worlds; hands-on experience in a community hospital setting, paired with the academic rigor and support of faculty mentors. It’s a place where you’ll grow clinically, gain confidence, and learn to manage diverse patient populations while working closely with specialists in cardiovascular care and beyond.   

Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center

Caring for America’s veterans is one of the greatest privileges of residency training. At the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA), residents gain invaluable experience managing both common medical conditions and rare, complex cases that reflect the unique needs of this patient population.

The VA’s inpatient service includes approximately 70 beds across acute care, intermediate care, and intensive care units. Three resident teams provide the majority of inpatient medical care. Each team is composed of one senior resident, two interns, and often a fourth-year medical student, fostering a collaborative learning environment. The intensive care unit is staffed by a dedicated senior resident, ensuring strong leadership in the care of critically ill patients.

Admissions at the Huntington VA Medical Center follow a modified drip system, with each team receiving new patients every third day. Overnight coverage is provided by a dedicated night float team consisting of one senior resident and one intern, ensuring continuity of care and balanced workloads.

Why this rotation site matters: Training at the VA offers residents the chance to serve a deeply respected patient population while building confidence in managing diverse medical conditions. It’s a setting where teamwork, responsibility, and service come together to shape you into a well-rounded physician.

Holzer Health System

Holzer Health System is a cornerstone of rural healthcare in southeastern Ohio and a proud partner in the Marshall Community Health Consortium. With hospitals in Gallipolis and Jackson, Holzer provides comprehensive medical services across more than 30 specialties, including primary care, cardiology, cancer care, and telehealth. Holzer has 266 patient beds.

As a training site for our Rural Internal Medicine Residency Program, Holzer offers residents hands-on experience in community-based care, critical access hospital operations, and innovative approaches to improving health in underserved areas. Through this partnership, our residents gain the skills and confidence to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care where it is needed most.

Why residents love Holzer: Residents love Holzer because it’s a place where they feel supported, challenged, and valued; where they can grow into confident physicians while serving communities that truly appreciate their care. You’re never a number!