Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Cayuga Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program is designed to blend clinical and academic excellence in the provision of patient care. The program offers two distinct tracks: the Categorical and the Rural-Urban blend. Residents who enroll in the Cayuga-Cornell track will spend their first year in Manhattan at the New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell program before returning to Ithaca to complete the remaining two years of their training. Both tracks emphasize a strong focus on primary and community care, fostering a learning environment aimed at developing residents' skills in evidence-based medicine and continuous quality improvement.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Cayuga Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program does not explicitly state its IMG-friendliness, but it does not mention any specific restrictions against International Medical Graduates (IMG). It would be prudent to contact the program directly to inquire about their policies regarding IMG applicants, ECFMG certification acceptance, or overall IMG representation within the residency program.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program offers two tracks: Categorical and Rural-Urban blend. The exact number of categorical residents per year is not specified, but it mentions that residents in the Cayuga-Cornell track will spend their first year in Manhattan before completing training in Ithaca.
Program Website
Address
101 Dates Dr, Ithaca, New York 14850, US
Program Director
Janette Georges Lee
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Current Residents
Overview
The current roster includes 8 MD residents in their first year of residency at Cayuga Medical Center, none of whom are identified as DO graduates. There are no DO residents reported in the program at this time, and the specific breakdown of IMG representation among PGY-1 residents is not available without additional information.
PGY-1 MD
8
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Training will focus on helping residents develop the necessary tools to apply evidence-based medicine to their patients in a model based on continuous learning and quality improvement. At the completion of training graduates will be prepared to pursue addition subspecialty training in competitive fellowships or enter the workforce to fill needed positions and deliver independent care to their communities.
Application
The application process includes submitting an application via the ERAS system. Specific deadlines were not detailed in the provided data. Typically, applications are due in the fall with interviews conducted in late fall to early winter. Contact the program directly for exact dates.
# of Locations
1
Fellowship
Upon completing their training, graduates of the residency program are well-prepared to pursue additional subspecialty training in competitive fellowships. They are also equipped to enter the workforce and provide independent care within their communities. Specific fellowship opportunities or details about subspecialties are not detailed on the provided URL, so prospective residents may want to inquire about this during the application process or interviews.
Resident Life
Overview
Blending clinical and academic excellence with delivery of patient care. The Internal Medicine Residency offers two programs: Categorical and Rural-Urban blend. Residents in the Cayuga-Cornell track will spend their first year in Manhattan training at the New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell program before joining their colleagues to complete their final two years of training in Ithaca. Both programs have a strong primary and community care focus.
On Call Schedule
No specific details provided in the extract.
# of Years of Program
3
Housing
Information regarding housing options or stipends is not provided in the text. It is advisable to contact the residency program to inquire about housing availability or support for residents.
Alumni
Alumni of the Cayuga Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program have pursued various paths after graduation, including fellowships in subspecialties such as Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Geriatric Medicine, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Infectious Disease, Cardiology, ICU, Rheumatology, and Internal Medicine. Many graduates work across New York and beyond, often in academic hospitals or private practices.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Focus on primary and community care, training in evidence-based medicine, and preparation for subspecialty fellowships.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation