The PGY-I resident is considered to be the patients primary physician. He or she develops a therapeutic plan, writes orders, and makes decisions about the patient's care. The PGY-I year is divided into thirteen rotations. The on-call schedule during medical ward rotations is every fourth night, while call is every third night when in the intensive care units. Ambulatory medicine rotations are call free.
All interns have four weeks of vacation, scheduled as two week blocks.
Preliminary interns may select a four week call free ambulatory medicine rotation at YNHH in lieu of one four week elective. The on call schedule is every fourth night for all medical ward rotations and every third night in the intensive care units. Electives are call-free and may be taken at either the New Haven or Waterbury campus. PGY-II residents may also elect rotations in International Health. There are four weeks of vacation, scheduled in two 2-week blocks.