How does one become a second year resident in the Medicine program?
The selection for Medicine R-2 is on the basis of performance during the R-1 year. We do not have a pyramid system. Assuming that an R-1 performs satisfactorily, an R-2 slot is reserved for each R-1 in the three-year program. On occasion, R-1s in the Preliminary program may ask to stay and enter an R-2 year in Internal Medicine rather than in their previously selected subspecialty. We have usually been able to accommodate such requests, although this is based upon that intern’s performance and is subject to space availability. If space is not available, the Program Directors have always been able to secure preliminary interns wishing to stay in Internal Medicine positions in other excellent training programs.
