I am an applicant for the preliminary program in internal medicine. What are the differences between a preliminary and categorical internship?
The preliminary intern curriculum is nearly identical to the categorical medicine year. The only differences are that the preliminary residents do 1/2 month is the VA’s Urgent Care and do not have an ER block. The 10 inpatient equivalents for preliminary interns consist of approximately 8-9 months of inpatient services (including 2-3 ICU months) plus 1-2 months of Day/Night Float. Preliminary interns have 4-5 non-call months, including 1-2 Day/Night Float months, 2 electives, and 3 weeks of vacation. Preliminary interns have 2 months of elective. Preliminary residents do not attend a weekly continuity medical clinic unless they plan to continue in internal medicine.
The preliminary intern curriculum is nearly identical to the categorical medicine year. The only differences are that the preliminary residents do 1/2 month in the VA’s Urgent Care and do not have an ER block. The 10 inpatient equivalents for preliminary interns consist of approximately 8-9 months of inpatient services (including 2-3 ICU months) plus 1-2 months of Day/Night Float. Preliminary interns have 4-5 non-call months, including 2 Day/Night Float months, 2 electives, and 3 weeks of vacation. Preliminary interns have 2 months of elective. Preliminary residents do not attend a weekly continuity medical clinic unless they plan to continue in internal medicine.
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