Transitional Internship CDR Ashley Schroeder Program Director CDR Trisha Beute Assistant Program Director
Transitional Year Target Groups Broad Based Internship Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, Ophtho, Dermatology, PMR, Pathology Undecided Career Goals Operational Platform
Flight Surgery?? A prowler lands on the TR
Transitional Internship Year Transitional Internship Year 13- Four Week Blocks 10 Core Rotations 3 Electives
TY Core Curriculum Internal Medicine Wards-8 weeks Inpatient General Surgery-4 weeks Coronary Care Unit-4 weeks Intensive Care Unit-4 weeks Emergency Department-4 weeks Ambulatory (Pediatrics or Family Practice)-4 weeks Orthopedics-4 weeks OB/GYN- 4 weeks Operational Psychiatry-4 weeks
TY Electives Trauma, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery Ophthalmology, ENT, Urology, Anesthesia Family Practice Dermatology Radiology, Pathology, Preventive Medicine Aviation, Undersea, Operational Medicine Physiatry, Neurology Continuity Clinic
Surgery at sea.
TY Academic Curriculum Departmental conferences, M&M’s, etc Weekly TY operational medicine lectures Research projects
Jump Wings, Anyone???
TY Extracurricular Activities Community Service Projects Intern Sporting Events Tidewater Area Gatherings Happy Hour Dining Out Social Events
Before You Ask... Equivalent educational opportunities Equitable call schedules TY spaces – a place to call “home”! Awarded a 5-year ACGME accreditation cycle in 2005, had accreditation visit April 2011 – results due back December 2011.
Special Features of TY Internship Continuity Clinic - option Operational Medicine Exposure Weekly Operational Lectures
Why Portsmouth? Professional reasons: Newest facility Largest patient population ( Busiest!!) No fellowships
Why Portsmouth? Personal reasons: Low cost-of-living, little traffic Good schools Beaches, water sports Museums, sporting events, cultural events American history United States Atlantic Fleet
Thank you for coming