---
title: "Frequently Asked Questions about ABSMC Transitional Year Residency at Sutter Health"
description: "Answers to frequently asked questions about the ABSMC Transitional Year Residency Program."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year/faqs"
---

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5.  [Transitional Year, Oakland](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/absmc-transitional-year) /
6.  FAQs

# Frequently Asked Questions 

**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")
        

**What is the program’s overall philosophy?**

The Sutter Health Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Transitional Year Residency Program is dedicated to providing an enriching academic and clinical learning environment that will successfully prepare its residents to excel in their future training programs.

**How many residents are in the program?**

There are 15 residents in the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Transitional Year Program.

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### 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:TYRP@sutterhealth.org)

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