--- title: "Alta Bates Medical Center Transitional Year Residency at Sutter Health" description: "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." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Graduate Medical Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme) / 4. [Residencies](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies) / 5. Transitional Year, Oakland ![doctor-speaking-with-older-patient](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/SRMC-Transitional-Year/doctor-speaking-with-older-patient.jpg?h=3250&iar=0&w=5000) 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. [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/about) [How To Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/apply) ![doctor-speaking-with-older-patient](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/SRMC-Transitional-Year/doctor-speaking-with-older-patient.jpg?h=3250&iar=0&w=5000) **Section menu** - [Transitional Year, Oakland](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year "Transitional Year, Oakland") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactic Activities](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/didactics "Didactic Activities") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/apply "How to Apply") - [Message From the Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/message-from-program-director "Message From the Director") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/residents "Residents") - [Transitional Year, Oakland](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year "Transitional Year, Oakland") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactic Activities](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/didactics "Didactic Activities") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/apply "How to Apply") - [Message From the Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/message-from-program-director "Message From the Director") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/residents "Residents") 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. Program Details  ### [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/apply) ### [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/faqs) ### [Salary and Benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/salary-benefits) ### [Resident Wellness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/wellness) ![headshot-cropped](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Residency/headshot-cropped.jpeg?h=3207&iar=0&w=3598) ## 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 [Welcome Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/message-from-program-director) ![two-doctors-laughing-on-break-together](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/two-doctors-laughing-on-break-together.jpg?h=600&iar=0&w=800) ## 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. ![two-doctors-laughing-on-break-together](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/two-doctors-laughing-on-break-together.jpg?h=600&iar=0&w=800) ![two-medical-professionals-talking1](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/two-medical-professionals-talking11.jpg?h=3250&iar=0&w=5000) ## 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. [Our Clinical Experiences](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/curriculum) ![group-of-medical-researchers-in-conference-room](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/group-of-medical-researchers-in-conference-room.jpg?h=600&iar=0&w=800) ## 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. [Our Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/didactics) ![group-of-medical-researchers-in-conference-room](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/group-of-medical-researchers-in-conference-room.jpg?h=600&iar=0&w=800) ### Living in Oakland The Bay Area offers year-round outdoor activities in a region where cultural, recreational and professional opportunities create one of the most popular places to live nationwide. There's always something to explore, from our vibrant arts scene to the drastically different natural landscapes to the tech-driven innovation we’re known for. [Get to Know the Area](https://www.visitoakland.com/) ### Contact Us  **Director, Medical Education**  Serena Smith [IMRP@sutterhealth.org](mailto:IMRP@sutterhealth.org) **Program Administrator**  Taneesha Lewis  [TYRP@sutterhealth.org](mailto:TYRP@sutterhealth.org) **Program Director** Aurelia Cheng, MD [Get in Touch](mailto:IMRP@sutterhealth.org) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"MedicalOrganization","name":"Sutter Health","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/#medicalorganization","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org","logo":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/static/images/sutter-health-logo.svg","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"2200 River Plaza Drive","addressLocality":"Sacramento","addressRegion":"CA","postalCode":"95833","addressCountry":"US"},"areaServed":{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"California"},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/SutterHealth","https://www.instagram.com/sutterhealth/","https://x.com/SutterHealth","https://www.youtube.com/sutterhealth","https://www.linkedin.com/company/sutter-health","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutter_Health"]} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","name":"Alta Bates Medical Center Transitional Year Residency at Sutter Health","description":"The one-year ACGME-accredited Transitional Year Residency Program offers 15 positions each year. 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