Program Description
The one-year Preliminary Internal Medicine Residency provides a solid foundation for further training in non-internal medicine specialties such as dermatology, radiology, anesthesiology, neurology and physical medicine. Although schedules vary slightly, preliminary medicine residents are otherwise indistinguishable from categorical residents and enjoy the same benefits and responsibilities.
Curriculum
Clinical Experience
The one-year program offers the same level of autonomy for patient care and the same clinical teaching given to categorical residents.
There are no private patients or private attendings at Mayo Clinic. All patients are cared for by intern-resident teams and a single attending physician.
Rotation Schedule
The following is a typical rotation schedule for a preliminary medicine intern:
| Roation |
Length |
| General Medicine |
12 weeks |
| Cardiology |
4 weeks |
| Coronary Care Unit |
4 weeks |
| Critical Care |
4 weeks |
| Emergency Medicine/Float/Vacation |
8 weeks |
| Oncology |
4 weeks |
| Neurology |
4 weeks |
| Non-Internal Medicine Elective/Float/Vacation |
4 weeks |
| Internal Medicine Specialty Selectives/Float |
4 weeks |
Didactic Teaching
The didactic curriculum includes:
- Core Curriculum Conferences
- Morbidity and Mortality Conferences
- Primary Care Conferences
- Medical Grand Rounds
- Journal Club
Admissions
Qualifications
Appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Candidates who are eligible for admission outside the NRMP are also considered.
Application Process
Positions
Twenty-four positions are available each year.
Apply
Applications must be submitted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Applications for each academic year, which begins in July, should be completed by late November. You may apply to both the Preliminary Internal Medicine Program and one non-internal medicine specialty at Mayo Clinic. Most applicants who interview at the non-internal medicine specialty program do not need to interview with the Internal Medicine program during their visit to Rochester.
Program Contacts
For more information, please contact:
Furman S. McDonald, M.D., MPH, Internal Medicine Preliminary Residency Program Director
(507) 266-1256
For more information about Mayo Clinic residencies and fellowships, please contact:
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
200 First Street S.W.
Rochester, MN 55905
(507) 284-2220
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