Alta Bates Medical Center
Transitional Year Residency
The one-year ACGME-accredited Transitional Year Residency Program offers 15 positions each year. During the program, you will rotate through clinics in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, and various subspecialties.
We are excited to announce a one-year, ACGME-accredited Transitional Year Residency Program beginning in July 2025, with 15 residency positions per year. Our residents will have the opportunity to rotate alongside the residents in our ACGME-accredited programs in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Surgery, as well as various subspecialities.
Message From the Director
Our program is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in clinical skills across a broad spectrum of specialties. At Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, you will be part of a community dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.
Aurelia Cheng, MD – Program Director
Nurturing Your Growth
Train with dedicated, board-certified physicians who will mentor and guide you throughout your experience. Our advisors collaborate with you to establish a strong foundation in various specialties while supporting your professional growth.
Practical Clinical Training
A comprehensive clinical experience will expose you to a variety of patients, conditions, and practice settings. Bedside teaching plays a key role in your clinical time across general, specialty, and subspecialty practices.
Structured Learning Sessions
Educational conferences tailored to your current rotations will enhance your clinical experience. These include clinical conferences, grand rounds, morbidity and mortality sessions, journal clubs, and simulation lab training.
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Contact Us
Program Manager
Serena Smith
IMRP@sutterhealth.org
Interim Program Coordinator
Shen’e Harris
TYRP@sutterhealth.org
Program Director
Harish Rengarajan, MD