Preliminary Year
About the Program

Residents interested in pursuing a career in anesthesiology, dermatology, radiology, ophthalmology, physical medicine, neurology, radiation oncology or emergency medicine require solid fundamental training in internal medicine. The emphasis of training is developing proficiency in treating a wide spectrum of common medical problems in the inpatient setting. The preliminary medicine program is fully integrated with the categorical medicine program, with a year-one curriculum that is nearly identical.

Approximately half the year is spent on general medicine services, and half on subspecialty medicine, including cardiology and pulmonary medicine. Call is every fourth to fifth night. A half-day per week continuity clinic is optional.

Core Curriculum