Categorical PGY1 Schedule

The first month of residency has been split to provide experiences at our two primary sites (Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix and the Phoenix VA), as well as an inpatient and ambulatory experience. This allows for a more comprehensive orientation program and dedicated immersion.

Month Track A Track B
July, 1st Half VA Wards BUMCP Elective*
July, 2nd Half BUMCP Elective* VA Wards
August BUMCP Wards Elective *v
September  Elective v* BUMCP Wards*
October VA Night Float ED*v
November ED*v VA Wards
December VA Wards VA Night Float
January BUMCP Wards* GS ICU
February GS ICU Elective*v
March Ambulatory*v VA Wards
April VA Wards Elective*v
May Elective*v BUMCP Wards
June BUMCP Wards BUMCP Wards*

*Months with continuity clinic, v = optional vacation.

Rotation Schedule Details.

Preliminary Medicine PGY1 Schedule

All preliminary medicine interns have at least five non-call blocks. They are used for either electives or requirements specific to your specialty. Approved residents may elect to do an elective in research. Preliminary interns do not do continuity clinic and, therefore, are not on the alternating rotation/”track” schedule. However, just like the categorical internal medicine interns, the first month of residency has been split to provide experiences at our two primary sites (Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix and the Phoenix VA). This allows for a more comprehensive orientation program and dedicated immersion.