INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY CURRICULUM OUTLINE Curriculum Is Subject to Changes in the Basic Standards and Program Requirements

INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY CURRICULUM OUTLINE Curriculum is subject to changes in the Basic Standards and program requirements. PGY 1 General Internal Medicine 5 blocks * Critical Care/ICU 1 block Internal Medicine Night Block 1 block General Surgery 1 block Emergency Medicine (EM) 1 block Radiology 1/2 block Anesthesia 1/2 block Pulmonology 1 block Cardiology 1 block Outpatient Internal Medicine 1 block PGY 2 General Internal Medicine 4 blocks Critical Care/ICU 1 block Neurology 1 block Gastroenterology 1 block Nephrology 1 block Infectious Disease 1 block Cardiology 1 block Hematology/Oncology 1 block Geriatrics 1 block Outpatient Internal Medicine 1 block

PGY 3 ** General Internal Medicine 4 block s Internal Medicine Night Block 1 block Critical Care/ ICU 1 block Rheumatology 1 block Endocrinology 1 block Pulmonology 1 block Outpatient Internal Medicine 1 block Electives 3 block

*1 block is equal to 4 weeks. ½ block is equal to 2 weeks

Elective Options Allergy and Immunology Neurology Anesthesia Ophthalmology Board Review Orthopedics Cardiology Otolaryngology Dermatology Pain Management Endocrinology Palliative Medicine Gastroenterology Psychiatry Geriatrics Pulmonology Hematology/Oncology Research Infectious Disease Rheumatology Nephrology Women’s Health Electives outside of this list may be taken with GME and PD approval. All elective rotations must be pre-approved by the rotation’s preceptor as well as the Internal Medicine Residency Director.

**All Residents must have successfully completed COMLEX Part III, have obtained a state medical license and DEA number, and have completed the first draft of their scholarly activity in order to be advanced to PGY-3

Residents must review rotation specific curriculum on MyEvaluations prior to the start of each rotation. This curriculum must be “confirmed” to document that the resident has reviewed the appropriate material.

In addition to scheduled rotations, residents will be required to complete a continuity care experience at one of the General Internal Medicine outpatient clinics. All residents will participate in a minimum of one half-day clinic per week on all blocks except ICU, Internal Medicine Night block and CCU. Residents are expected to build a panel of patients to follow throughout their training. The emphasis on development of the panel should occur during the first two years of residency.

Effective 6.15.20