Preliminary Medicine Internship

The Internal Medicine Residency accepts 8 trainees per year for a one-year Preliminary Medicine program. The academic schedule is very similar to that of a Categorical Intern, with 4-5 blocks of Ward Medicine, 2 blocks of ICU, 1 block of Medicine Consult, 4-5 Elective rotations, and 1 block of Night Float.

Our recent Preliminary graduates have moved on
to outstanding training positions, including:

Neurology:

Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Louisiana State University - Shreveport
Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center
University of Alabama - Birmingham
University of Massachusetts
University of Missouri
University of Southern California

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation:

George Washington University
Parkland Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University

Radiology:

Albany Medical Center
Baystate Medical Center
Dartmouth Medical Center
Lahey Clinic
Mt Auburn Hospital
St Vincent's Hospital

Anesthesiology:

Maine Medical Center
St Elizabeth’s Medical Center

Application Process For Preliminary Interns:
Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis from the date which they become complete. Applications will not be reviewed unless they are completed by December 1.

Application Requirements:

Completed Application in ERAS
Minimum of three letters of recommendation
Dean’s Letter or equivalent
Passing Score for USMLE/COMLEX Steps I, II, and II CS/PE
Medical School Transcript
Personal Statement
Recent Photograph

International Medical Graduates:

Must be able to obtain a J1 Visa, Resident Alien Status, Green Card, or have US Citizenship.
H1 Visas: For Preliminary Interns, Berkshire Medical Center does not sponsor new H1 Visas, but will accept transfer of H1 Visas.

Selection Criteria:
The Admissions Committee evaluates each application based on its overall merit and qualifications. We do not use specific criteria such as USMLE/COMLEX scores or date of graduation.

Usual Interview Dates:
Mid-October through January.