They excel in their chosen profession and are full of energy and ideas. We hope you have the privilege to know some of them. The first week of any new career is stressful.
Residency can be even more demanding.
To help incoming interns ease into their new role and new home, we have a one week orientation prior to the start of clinical responsibilities. It is during this transition week that new residents choose their partner for the next three years. Most residents find Orientation Week a nice way to enter what could be a stressful situation. Photos from the 1999 Orientation Week for new first year residents. For questions or suggestions concerning the content of these pages, contact the URMC Webmaster .