The Internal Medicine Residency accepts 9 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.