Program Description

Each resident is assigned a faculty adviser who provides an introduction to the program and acts as career mentor. Residents begin their three year program with an intensive review of the core internal medicine specialties.

We have a robust Night Float system in all three years that we instituted in 2020, limiting the number of 24 hour calls in our program.

PGY-1 residents spend two thirds of their clinical activity time in an inpatient setting including on the medical floors and critical care units. Residents spend a third of the time in an ambulatory care setting at the outpatient continuity care clinic at the Jewish Renaissance Medical Center, women’s health center, early intervention clinic and the Roosevelt Rehabilitation Center. PGY-1 residents are on call an average of every fourth day. On call shifts end at 10 PM, except on Saturdays which is a 24 hour call. A typical PGY 1 resident will do 4-5 (24 hour call) shifts during the entire PGY 1 year.

PGY-2 residents are on call an average of every fourth day excluding Elective and Ambulatory Blocks. On call shifts end at 10 PM, except on Saturdays which is a 24 hour call. A typical PGY 2 resident will do 5-6 (24 hour call) shifts during the entire PGY 2 year.

PGY-3 residents are on call an average of every fourth day excluding Elective, Ambulatory, and Emergency Room Blocks. On call shifts end at 10 PM, except on Fridays and Saturdays which is a 24 hour call. A typical PGY 3 resident will do 10-11 (24 hour call) shifts during the entire PGY 3 year.

In compliance with ACGME guidelines, residents receive at least one day off each week on average and duties are limited to far less than 80 hours weekly.

Block Schedule

PGY1 (2 week blocks)

General Internal Medicine (9 blocks)
ICU/CCU (5 blocks)
Elective (1-2 blocks)
Vacation (2 blocks)
Ambulatory (6-7 blocks)
Neurology (1-2 blocks)
Night Float (2-2.5 blocks)

PGY2

General Internal Medicine (6-6.5 blocks)
ICU/CCU (6-6.5 blocks)
Ambulatory (6-7 blocks)
Infectious Disease (2 blocks)
Elective (2-3 blocks)
Vacation (2 blocks)

PGY3

MRD (3-3.5 blocks)
Cardiopulmonary (3-3.5 blocks)
Endocrinology (1 block)
Hematology/Oncology(1 block)
Gastroenterology (1 block)
Palliative/Addiction (1 block)
Ambulatory (6-7 blocks)
Night Float (3-3.5 blocks)
Emergency Medicine (1 block)
Elective (2-3 blocks)
Vacation (2 blocks)

Each resident is assigned a faculty adviser who provides an introduction to the program and serves as a career mentor throughout their training. Our program is dedicated to training compassionate, skilled physicians who are leaders in clinical practice, medical education, and research. Residents begin the three-year program with an intensive review of core internal medicine specialties.

We follow an X+Y schedule, with six weeks focused on inpatient care and two weeks in the outpatient continuity clinic. This approach ensures comprehensive patient care and a balanced experience in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. We do not have 24-hour calls; instead, our robust Night Float system, instituted in 2020, is used across all three years to maintain resident wellness and ensure patient care continuity. Residents are supported 24/7 by two senior residents in-house, promoting a culture of collaboration and learning.

Clinical Training: PGY-1 residents spend two-thirds of their clinical activity on the medical floors and in critical care units, and the remaining one-third in ambulatory care settings at our outpatient continuity clinic, women’s health center, early intervention clinic, and the Roosevelt Rehabilitation Center. As residents progress, PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents continue to deepen their clinical expertise, with tailored experiences in specialty rotations and leadership opportunities.

Diverse Patient Population: Our residents care for a diverse population, gaining exposure to a wide range of conditions and patient demographics. From underserved populations to medically complex cases, the program prepares residents to handle any clinical challenge they may encounter

In compliance with ACGME guidelines, residents receive at least one day off each week on average, and work hours are limited to far less than the 80-hour weekly maximum.

Diversity & Culture

Located in Central New Jersey, The City of Perth Amboy is filled with history, harbor-side strolling, classic architecture, dining and shopping. From ethnic bakeries to exotic dining – Portuguese, Spanish, Mexican, Indian, Italian and Continental, dining in the Perth Amboy area can satisfy any taste on any budget. Shopping is plentiful – whether you prefer boutiques or bodegas or a comfortable stroll through the improved down-town district. The city also offers countless cultural and entertainment events and venues. Located some 30 miles southwest of Manhattan, Central New Jersey has a long tradition of blending various nationalities and ethnic interests in a cosmopolitan variety of daily living. Within a half-hour drive are several medical schools, major universities, the PNC Bank Arts Center, Meadowlands Sports Complex and the northern limits of more than one hundred miles of beach resorts including the casinos of Atlantic City. Excellent rail, bus and road systems provide easy access to Newark, New Brunswick, Princeton, New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Newark Liberty International Airport is a short 20-minute drive from Perth Amboy.