Justin Chen, MD
State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Transitional Year Internship Program
Thank you for your interest in the Transitional Year Residency Program at Garnet Health Medical Center. Our residency was established in 2015 and we offer 9 highly competitive PGY-1 positions per year. We are sponsored by our institution’s Internal Medicine Residency Program. We have Continued Accreditation through the ACGME.
- We offer a unique training environment that seeks to establish a strong clinical foundation with the opportunity to personalize your training with ample elective time. We pride ourselves on finding the right balance of core education and the opportunity to broaden your exposure with ample elective time.
- Over the past few years, we have had residents who went on to train in PM&R, Radiation-Oncology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Interventional Radiology, and Diagnostic Radiology in highly competitive institutions across the country.
- Whichever specialty you eventually pursue, your Transitional Year training at Garnet Health Medical Center will foster the development of clinical knowledge, professional skills, compassionate behavior, and a caring attitude
For More Information & To Apply
Thank you for your consideration of our Internal Residency Program! Please explore our site for more information about our program - from our didactic schedule, resident benefits, and frequently asked questions.
If you have additional questions about the program, please contact:
Denise Hamilton-Jones
Transitional Year Residency Coordinator
transitionalyearresidency@garnethealth.org
Applications to Garnet Health Medical Center’s Residency Programs will only be accepted through ERAS, Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Electronic Residency Application Service.
Dr. Ayfer Ekiz, Transitional Year Program Director
Dr. Ayfer Ekiz is Board-certified in Internal Medicine. She received her medical degree at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. She completed her internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and residency at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine.
Explore Our Residency Program
- We provide outstanding clinical experiences and didactic learning opportunities, combined with an excellent quality of life. Our flexible curriculum allows plenty of time for electives, giving you the chance to further explore areas that interest you and/or are pertinent to your future training.
- The program trains 12 interns each year and can be, depending on the interest of the intern, tailored to emphasize Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery or other sub-specialties. The internship focuses on fundamentals of differential diagnosis and clinical problem solving. Interns master the techniques of history-taking and physical examination, gain expertise in the care of patients in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings and to develop competence in procedural skills.
- Transitional Year Residency Program offers a robust conference experience in different disciplines including Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery and subspecialties of Medicine. Examples include:
- Morbidity and Mortality Conferences
- Resident Report
- Journal Club
- SIM Lab
Sample Rotation:
- Ambulatory Medicine - 4 weeks
- Emergency Medicine - 4 weeks
- ICU- 4 weeks
- *Core Inpatient rotations - 20 weeks
- Elective - 12 weeks
- Research - 4 weeks
- Vacation - 4 weeks
*Core inpatient rotation experience can be tailored to emphasize desired rotations.
Stipends
You will be offered the following stipends:
- $750 educational/exam stipend
- $1500 food stipend
- 2 lab coats
Paid Time Off
- 20 business days
Other
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Malpractice Insurance
- iPads are given to all new Residents
Yearly Salary:
- $65,700
Please enjoy a short virtual tour video for prospective residents showcasing our our facilities: