The program is structured to allow each resident to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes and experience to become a proficient general internist. The program provides residents with increasing patient responsibilities, on an individualized basis, as they progress through their years of training. It offers adequate guidance and supervision to facilitate growth and development while at all times providing safe and appropriate patient care. Following residency training, many of our residents have pursued outstanding fellowship programs at such institutions as the University of Pennsylvania, Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Florida. During the three years of residency training, ample opportunity for performing a variety of procedures is provided.
Research is emphasized, and a critical review of the literature is stressed.
It is designed to facilitate the choice of and preparation for a specific specialty. During this year, the resident will rotate through a variety of clinical disciplines including emergency medicine, ambulatory care and critical care. Emphasis is placed on developing clinical skills through exposure to a wide variety of clinical illnesses and critical assessment of the medical literature. Following completion of the transitional year, residents are prepared to pursue residencies in other specialties such as anesthesiology and radiology. Continued training in internal medicine requires application in a categorical program.