Transitional Internship
Differences between VMC's Transitional and Preliminary Year
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TRANSITIONAL |
PRELIMINARY |
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Goal Career |
Radiology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Anesthesia, Dermatology, PM&R, Radiation Oncology |
Same as Transitional |
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Core Rotations |
7-8 blocks of Inpatient
1 Block of ED |
7-8 blocks of Medicine Wards/ ICU. ED if needed or desired |
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Non VMC Medicine Rotation |
VA prioritized over SUH but possible for both |
Same as transitional |
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Electives |
2 Blocks
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~4 blocks of Medicine Subspecialty Electives. |
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Ambulatory Clinic |
1 month of Surgery, Medicine Subspecialty or Pediatrics |
None (except for Stanford Neurology matches) |
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Leadership |
PD - Shally Garg |
PD – David Jacobson |
1 block = 4 weeks
Transitional year has flexibility for non medicine elective choice and core rotations include: OB/Surg/Peds which are not included in the prelim year.
Prelim year curriculum gives strong medicine foundation as it is the only internal medicine training you will receive before becoming an attending.