Letter from the chiefs

Dear Applicants,
 

We are delighted to receive your interest in the HonorHealth Internal Medicine Residency Program. All of us feel very proud and fortunate to be a part of this program and want to share some of the things we love with you all. 

First and foremost, our culture emphasizes wellness and supporting residents on every level. From our co-residents, attendings, program directors, all the way up to the HonorHealth Network level, we aim to reduce burnout, fatigue and implement strategies to allow residents a safe space for exploration and learning. There is a real camaraderie and friendship amongst our residency cohort that extends outside of work and makes it feel as though we can rely on each other in any circumstance.

We have the good fortune of working with some of the premier physicians in the state who truly value our autonomy and our education. They support our day-to-day plans of care, our autonomy and decision making. Our attendings are constantly looking for opportunities to advance our professional development and aim to encourage continuous research and quality improvement initiatives.

Additionally, the program is very open to feedback. With a growth mindset, we use feedback sessions and roundtable discussions to implement necessary changes. Residents have a real voice here at HonorHealth.

A lot of our culture stems from our program director, Dr. Sall. She is an incredible educator and one of the most passionate PDs you could ask for. She is compassionate, receptive, brilliant and constantly advancing HonorHealth into a powerhouse for resident opportunity.

Finally, the city itself is beautiful and the hospital offers many gorgeous views of the surrounding desert and mountains. When we are not working, we are all regularly soaking in all that Scottsdale has to offer. There is no end to the restaurants, bars, shopping, outdoor activities and culture that are available to you here. We regularly get together after our Friday Academic Half-days for hangouts. We hope that you grow to feel as warmly about our program as we do.
 

We would be happy to answer any and all questions you might have regarding our program. Please feel free to reach out to us.

We know that this can be a very exciting and busy time for you all. We sincerely wish you all the best of luck and great success.
 

Drs. Bradley Poindexter, Ally Winski, Boris Yushuvayev
Chief Residents 2025–2026