Pediatrics: Residency

Preliminary Year

• The Medical College of Wisconsin and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin are pleased to offer two positions in a preliminary internship in Pediatrics. This one-year position is available for candidates who require a preliminary year before entering another residency program.
  • Previous preliminary residents have entered the following residencies after their preliminary year:
  • Dermatology
  • Anesthesiology
  • OB/Gyn
  • Neurology
  • PM&R
  • Radiology
  • Ophthalmology
• The curriculum and experience is identical to that of a PL-1 categorical resident except for the continuity clinic experience
• For continuity clinic, the preliminary residents are encouraged to spend a half day per week in the clinic or major clinical setting of their field
• Residents in all fields have found the experience to be extremely valuable in their future specialties
• For more information, please contact Dr. Jay Nocton, Pediatric Residency Program Director. We are excited by the opportunity to provide you with a preliminary experience focused on pediatrics as you prepare for your career in medicine.