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Preliminary Medicine Internship

 

The Internal Medicine Residency accepts 7 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 Elective rotations, and 1 block of Night Float.

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


Neurology:

  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center
  • Baylor Medical Center
  • Drexel Medical Center
  • Tulane Medical Center
  • Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center
  • University of Alabama - Birmingham
  • University of Massachusetts
  • University of Missouri
  • University of Southern California


Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation:

  • New York University
  • Eastern Virginia Medical Center
  • George Washington University
  • Parkland Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University
  • Case Western Reserve Medical Center
  • Sunrise Health Center


Radiology:

  • Albany Medical Center
  • Baystate Medical Center
  • Dartmouth Medical Center
  • Lahey Clinic
  • Mt Auburn Hospital
  • SUNY – Downstate Medical Center
  • St Louis University Medical Center
  • Monmouth Medical Center
  • Texas Teach Medical Center
  • Jacobi Medical Center
  • St Vincent's Hospital


Anesthesiology:

  • Boston University
  • Maine Medical Center
  • St Elizabeth’s Medical Center
  • University of Connecticut

Opthalmology

  • Stanford University 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.

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