The program tracks among which residents can choose include

CATEGORICAL: A traditional three year program emphasizing inpatient and ambulatory care training, with elective rotations in various hospital based sub-specialties or research options.

PRIMARY CARE: A three year track that was established in 1983 to provide innovative, comprehensive training in Primary Care Internal Medicine. The program curriculum includes an in-depth exploration of ambulatory problems, advanced training in communication and behavioral sciences, and an emphasis on preventative medicine and evidence-based medicine. The program is committed to developing the unique interests and potential of each resident in an environment characterized by a close working relationship with the Primary Care Faculty.

Track Director: Steven R. Hahn, M.D.

For further details about this track, please click here.

WOMEN'S HEALTH: This three year track was one of the first programs in the United States designed to promote expertise in women's general and reproductive health through an Internal Medicine training program.  The program curriculum includes elective months with formal teaching and discussions on topics such as Cardiovascular disease and Gender, Cancer and Gender and Rheumatological disorders and Gender.  In collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the program provides multiple specialty clinics in office gynecology, medical management of high risk obstetrics, infertility, breast care, menopause and osteoporosis.  At the end of three years our residents have an outstanding foundation in general internal medicine with a unique perspective of gender related issues in medicine.

Track Director: Lori A. Lemberg, M.D.

For further details about this track, please click here.

SABBATH OBSERVER: A track within the Categorical program that provides guaranteed observance of Saturday as the Sabbath (and major Jewish holidays).

ONE YEAR PRELIMINARY: The Department provides one year positions for applicants who require preparation in General Medicine prior to specialty training in fields such as Radiology, Dermatology, and Neurology.