Aurora Health Care Program

The Aurora Health Care Transitional Year Residency program offers a broad medical educational experience to prepare residents for future specialty training. Established in 1969, the program aims to provide a diverse clinical training environment to facilitate career choices. The program accepts 14 interns, offering nine positions through the NRMP match and reserves five positions for the Aurora St. Luke's Diagnostic Radiology Residency. Notably, all graduates have successfully entered accredited specialty residency programs.

The curriculum offers substantial flexibility and individual choice to align with residents' career goals. Residents primarily train at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, with opportunities to rotate at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee. The program boasts a comprehensive educational stipend for books, equipment, and a conference stipend to support residents' learning.

The Transitional Year curriculum at Aurora Health Care includes 28 weeks of fundamental clinical skills rotations, emphasizing a broad-based clinical education experience. Elective rotations allow residents to pursue specialized interests, and residents engage in various conferences and training experiences designed to enrich their education.

Applications are accepted until December 15th for the following academic year, with interviews granted based on selection criteria. The program does not sponsor H visas and does not require specific test score minimums for application consideration. International medical graduates are encouraged to apply and visit the program to assess if it aligns with their career goals.

Overall, the Aurora Transitional Year Residency program is dedicated to providing outstanding clinical preparatory training while supporting residents in their educational and professional development.