Over the three years a resident is typically able to rotate through four to six other subspecialties. The PGY-III or senior resident is also required to give a research presentation. Each ward team consists of one or two senior residents, two interns, and three medical students. Call occurs every fifth night. Interns do the initial assessment of the patient and actively participate in all aspects of patient care, including initial history and physical, diagnostic and therapeutic planning, procedures, and interaction with family.
Interns also assist the medical students in the continuing care of their respective patients.
Decisions regarding invasive procedures, change in plans, discharge or problems are discussed with the attending physician.