Training Schedule
The first year of training emphasizes ward rotations. During this time the intern serves as the primary physician for patients assigned to his/her care, and is responsible for the initial history and physical exam, development of a diagnostic and therapeutic plan, and careful day-by-day care of the patient. Close supervision by senior residents and attending staff is provided. The aim of this part of training is acquisition of diagnostic and management skills. The intern gets exposure to both medicine and pediatrics within the first four months of training, which is intended to aid the transition between the two services. Interns have fifteen working days (three separate weeks) of paid vacation during the first tweleve months of training.
PGY-1
| Internal Medicine | Months | Pediatrics | Months |
| Inpatient Wards | 3 months | Inpatient Wards | 3 months |
| Elective | 1 month | Elective | 1 month |
| Emergency Room | 1 month | Term Nursery | 1 month |
| Outpatient Clinic | 1 month | Outpatient Clinic | 1 month |
PGY-2
During the second year, the resident makes the transition from intern to resident.
This is accomplished by completing intern duties during the initial months
of the PGY-2 year, with the remainder of the year functioning as a resident
with full supervisory duties.
Internal Medicine |
Months |
Pediatrics |
Months |
Inpatient Wards |
3 months |
Inpatient Wards |
3 months |
MICU |
1 month(as an intern) |
Elective |
1 month |
Outpatient Clinic |
2 month |
Outpatient Clinic |
2 month |
Elective |
1 month |
Elective |
1 month |
PICU |
1 month |
PGY-3
The third year places the resident at the supervisory level on inpatient
and outpatient services. Four months of elective time during the year allows
individual interests to be pursued. Residents at the PGY-3 and PGY-4 levels
are expected to assume increasing responsibility for assisting in the education
of interns and medical students.
Internal Medicine |
Months |
Pediatrics |
Months |
Inpatient Wards |
3 months |
Inpatient wards |
1 month |
Outpatient Clinic |
1 month |
Outpatient Clinic |
2 months |
Elective |
2 months |
Elective |
1 month |
NICU |
1 month |
PGY-4
Internal Medicine |
Months |
Pediatrics |
Months |
Inpatient Wards |
1 month |
Inpatient Wards |
1 month |
Outpatient Clinic |
1 month |
Outpatient Clinic |
1 month |
MICU |
1 month |
NICU |
1 month |
Elective |
2 months |
Elective |
2 months |
Geriatrics |
1 month |
Adolescent Medicine |
1 month |