Internal Medicine Rotations
Within the framework of the “6 + 2” block schedule, residents have broad exposure to the breadth of Internal Medicine, both inpatient and Ambulatory. The largest percentage of time is spent in General Internal Medicine, both on the floors and in the outpatient setting, but with a robust exposure to all of the major subspecialties of Internal Medicine. Following is a breakdown of the typical rotation distribution for residents, with a “Block” being defined as four weeks. The Ambulatory Care blocks and Night Float are all done in 2 week increments, as are some elective and inpatient rotations.
PGY-1 (Categorical)
5 Blocks Floors (General Medicine Floors)
3.5 Blocks Ambulatory
2 Blocks Critical Care (1 MICU, 1 CCU)
1 Block Night Float
0.5 Block Elective
1 Block Vacation
PGY-1 (Preliminary)
6.5 Blocks Floors (General Medicine Floors)
2 Blocks Critical Care (1 MICU, 1 CCU)
1.5 Blocks Night Float
2 Blocks Elective (including ED if pursuing Anesthesiology)
1 Block Vacation
PGY-2
2 Blocks Floors (General Medicine Floors)
3.5 Blocks Ambulatory
2.5 Blocks Critical Care (1.5 MICU, 1.5 CCU)
1 Block Night Float
1.5 Blocks Elective
1 Block Endocrine
0.5 Block Emergency Medicine
1 Block Vacation
PGY-3
2.5 Blocks Floors (General Medicine Floors)
3 Blocks of Ambulatory
0.5-1 Block of Senior Critical Care
1 Block Night Float
0.5 Blocks Oncology
0.5 Block Geriatrics/Palliative Care
3-3.5 Blocks Elective
0.5 Block Emergency Medicine
1 Block Vacation