Untitled Document Progressive Responsibility PGY 1 Year P assage through the PGY-1 year assures a varied clinical exposure and experience with a myriad of patient problems. A significant part of the PGY 1's year is spent as a primary physician on an inpatient service. The PGY 1 performs initial assessment of patients, makes diagnostic and treatment decisions and performs indicated procedures. He or she is the integral caregiver with the reassurance of constant support and supervision.
Overnight call is every fourth night.
The PGY 1 resident acts as primary physician for one or two patients, performing indicated procedures with appropriate supervision. PGY 1 residents leave the MICU more confident about treating critical patients including ventilator management, the use of vasopressor agents, and performing invasive procedures. Overnight call is every 3 rd night. The Emergency Room experience is integrated into the PGY 1 year as a one-month block. Ambulatory medicine is an essential part of resident training.