Welcome to Freeman Internal Medicine

At Freeman Internal Medicine, we strike a balance between didactic education and hands-on clinical experience, preparing our physicians to be both board-certified and practice-ready. Our program is designed to train you in full-spectrum internal medicine, equipping you for success in diverse practice settings—from rural healthcare to major academic centers.

Our mission is to help you become the doctor you envision — confident, compassionate, and capable of handling anything that life and medicine may throw your way. We are committed to guiding and supporting you every step of the journey.

We are proud to maintain a culture rooted in inclusion, teamwork, and wellness. Our staff and residents are truly a family. We believe that a healthy, happy doctor is the best doctor, and we actively support wellness through collaboration and empowering our residents. Our residents work closely with faculty and administration to ensure that the training program evolves to meet the needs of each class.

If you’re seeking a residency that offers exceptional education, outstanding patient care opportunities, and a strong, family-friendly community, we encourage you to explore Freeman Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri!

Please use this website as an introduction to our people, our place, and our wonderful community here at Freeman Health System.

Internal medicine residency program information

Our program offers a unique scheduling system. Residents spend two months on inpatient services (“In”) followed by one month on an ambulatory clinic block (“Amb”). This structure remains in place for the entirety of residency and allows for a more predictable schedule and consistent continuity in ambulatory care.

Program scheduling system

Rotation structure

Our program tailors the educational journey to meet each resident’s unique needs and career goals. Residents can customize their general wards and elective rotations to align with their interests or design a custom elective to focus on specific specialties or experiences. Additional options include subspecialty clinic rotations and community medicine experiences. Unless otherwise arranged, all rotations occur at Freeman Health System.

Curriculum

  • Our didactic curriculum is designed to develop physicians who are not only well-educated and board-ready, but also highly capable of managing the care of complex, critically ill patients. Residents benefit from a protected academic half day held at the KCU- Joplin campus, featuring a variety of interactive and engaging learning modalities. To further enrich their education, residents also participate in activities throughout the month including peer review, morning report, journal club, and educational modules.
  • All residents receive a Butterfly point-of-care ultrasound for the duration of residency to use in the clinical setting, along with classroom education and sono-sim module access.

Internal medicine application information

  • Audition rotations are offered and scheduled through the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities portal (VSLO). Auditions are strongly encouraged and will serve as your interview.

PROGRAM ID: 1402800915

  • We prioritize our earliest interview invitations for applicants who signal our program.
  • International Student Requirements Visas are not sponsored by our institution.
  • Medical school graduation must be within two years of application.
  • Preferred to rotate with our program for a one-month period.
  • We do not invite more applicants than we have open spots — therefore, you can take your time to schedule an interview! Please accept or decline the interview invitation within 48 hours.

Competitive salary and benefit program

  • Salary
  • PGY 1 $61,570
  • PGY 2 $62,680
  • PGY 3 $65,620
  • Educational stipend
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Paid professional fees, including specialty college memberships and training licensure fees, all required certifications and COMLEX/USMLE 3 exam fees.
  • Paid time off: 15 days

Contact us

Mariah Frazier

Mariah Frazier

Internal Medicine Residency Program Coordinator

Contact Mariah

Ashley Broce, DO

Ashley Broce, DO

Internal Medicine Program Director

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Freeman Graduate Medical Education

1102 W. 32nd St.,
Joplin, Missouri 64804
417.347.6612 or 417.347.3775