Garnet Health Medical Center Program
Transitional year - Middletown, NY | ACGME Code: 9993500264 | NRMP Code: 2230999P0
The Transitional Year Residency Program at Garnet Health Medical Center offers 12 highly competitive PGY-1 positions per year. Established in 2015, this program emphasizes establishing a strong clinical foundation while providing ample elective time for personalizing training. Residents have successfully pursued various specialties in competitive institutions across the country after completing their Transitional Year program here. Dr. Ayfer Ekiz serves as the Transitional Year Program Director and brings a wealth of experience in Internal Medicine. The program fosters the development of clinical knowledge, professional skills, and compassionate behavior necessary for future training.
The program features a flexible curriculum that allows for plenty of elective time to explore areas of interest. Residents can tailor their training to emphasize Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, or other sub-specialties. Conferences in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery, and subspecialties, along with various rotations, offer a comprehensive training experience.
Residents receive educational/exam stipends, food stipends, multiple lab coats, iPads, medical benefits, dental and vision plans, malpractice insurance, and 20 business days of paid time off. The program offers a yearly salary of $62,885. Additionally, a short virtual tour video showcasing the facilities is available for prospective residents.
Notable alumni have successfully transitioned to programs in various institutions post their training at Garnet Health Medical Center.
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PGY1 Positions 12 ( 12, 0, 0 )
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Middletown city, New York
Living in Middletown, NY
- Crime Rate and Safety: Middletown has a moderate crime rate but is generally considered a safe place to live.
- Fun Activities: Middletown offers various recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and golfing. It is also close to wineries and apple orchards.
- Climate: Middletown experiences all four seasons with hot summers and cold winters. Spring and fall are pleasant.
- Races and Population: The population of Middletown is diverse with a mix of different races and ethnicities.
- Education: Middletown has good public schools and is close to colleges like SUNY Orange and Mount Saint Mary College.
- Cost of Living: The cost of living in Middletown is average compared to other parts of New York State.
- Proximity to Bigger Cities: Middletown is about 1.5 hours by car from New York City, making it accessible for day trips or weekend getaways.
- Pros: Diverse population, access to outdoor activities, proximity to NYC, reasonable cost of living.
- Cons: Moderate crime rate, cold winters.
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