INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Welcome to Methodist, where we don't just wear the badge - we live the mission.
About Methodist San Antonio
Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio is one of the largest hospital systems by census in Texas, with a network of 11 hospitals serving communities across the region. Methodist Hospital of San Antonio stands as the largest hospital in Texas based on many measures.
Proudly located in San Antonio, the seventh largest city in the nation and consistently rated one of the best large cities to raise a family, we combine the advantages of a major metropolitan center with a welcoming, family-friendly environment.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional, cost-effective, and accessible healthcare. For resident physicians, this means the unique opportunity to train and serve a diverse patient population while being mentored by an outstanding team of medical professionals and faculty.
In 2023, Methodist Hospital, the home base of graduate medical education, opened a dedicated space for graduate medical education, designed for simulation training, didactics, and teaching, along with modern resident workspaces. Residents also have access to a dedicated continuity clinic, where they provide the highest quality of care to the community, ensuring well-rounded training in both inpatient and outpatient medicine.
With a broad spectrum of training experiences across Methodist Healthcare's expansive system and the cultural vibrancy of San Antonio, our residents find not only an excellent place to learn medicine but also a great place to call home.
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Welcome from
Our Program Director
Welcome to our site and thank you for your interest in our program! The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio, is dedicated to training future clinicians and scholars who fulfill our mission of "serving humanity to honor God by providing exceptional and cost-effective health care accessible to all." Our program will mentor and guide trainees to meet our vision of delivering world-class healthcare, continually raising the standards of performance excellence and advancing the health status of our community. Through well-rounded training in all fields of internal medicine, hospital based and ambulatory care, and innovative research opportunities, graduates will be prepared to face the challenges of clinical practice and postgraduate specialization.
Bravein Amalakuhan, MD
Training Highlights
Primary Care
Our primary care program emphasizes preventive care, routine check-ups, and early intervention to keep our patients healthy and address any health concerns proactively.
Here, we are committed to advancing health equity, preparing resident physicians to recognize, understand, and, when possible, address these inequities through meaningful community engagement.
Specialty Care
Our residency provides rich experience in various subspecialties such as cardiology, nephrology, pulmonology, infectious disease, hematology/oncology, critical care, and transplant medicine.
Currently, we are in the process of establishing an in-house fellowship training for:
Cardiology (2026)
Gastroenterology (2027)
Pulmonary/Critical care (2027) Endocrinology (2028)
Research
With over 45 active resident-led projects, 20 research faculty, and a dedicated research director and coordinator, our program provides robust support for scholarly activity from Day one.
Residents are involved in multicenter RCTs, retrospective studies, textbook chapters, QI projects, systematic review, meta analyses, case series, and case reports.
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Resident Life
San Antonio, the seventh-largest city in the United States, offers much more than just the Alamo, Tex-Mex cuisine, and the Riverwalk. It is a vibrant city filled with modern sensibilities, rich cultural landscapes, and stunning scenery, providing a great environment for personal and professional growth as a physician.
Wellness Programs
Our program provides periodic wellness events, team-building activities, and protected wellness days designed to help them recharge and connect.
​Confidential counseling services are available to support mental health, and residents benefit from generous PTO to maintain work-life balance.
Simulation Center
Our state-of-the-art simulation center provides practical training in a safe, high-fidelity environment. From ACLS scenarios to EGD/colonoscopy, engaging in immersive, team-based practice builds confidence and competence before real patients.
Welcome from Chief Residents
We are pleased to have you join us and are dedicated to supporting your journey. Our team is committed to cultivating a collaborative and enriching environment that allows everyone to excel. Thank you for being an integral part of our community.
Sebastian Melo, MD
Please contact the current chiefs with any additional questions at
We are thrilled to have you and are committed to supporting your journey. Our team is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and enriching environment where everyone can thrive. Thank you for being a part of our community!
Hunter Wright, MD
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