Welcome

I am delighted to welcome you to the NYC Health & Hospitals at Lincoln Transitional Year Residency Program website. At Lincoln, we are committed to providing an exceptional and rewarding educational experience, with a focus on preparing residents for future careers in specialty training, public health, or military service.

The Lincoln Transitional Year Program is a fully ACGME-accredited, innovative training program (PGY-1) designed to equip residents with fundamental clinical skills, comprehensive didactic training, and close mentorship. Our goal is to ensure that residents are well-prepared for the next steps in their careers.

Throughout this 12-month program, residents rotate through a variety of clinical specialties, including:

• Emergency Medicine
   
• Internal Medicine
   
• Obstetrics/Gynecology
   
• Surgery
   
• Sub-specialties
   

These rotations are conducted in a supportive, scholarly environment that promotes hands-on learning and professional growth.

I look forward to discussing your interest in our Transitional Year Residency Program and welcoming you to our community.

Dr. Jean Daniel, MD
Transitional Year – Program Director

Lincoln Medical Center, founded in 1839, is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals located in Downtown Bronx.

Lincoln Medical Center is a full service acute care hospital and one of the Premier Trauma Centers in the country. The hospital offers comprehensive primary, secondary, preventive and specialty care services. Our Level 1 Trauma Center is the busiest in the northeast region and the third busiest in the country. The Hospital is staffed by a team of more than 300 physicians and has an inpatient capacity of 362 beds, including 20 neonatal intensive care beds, 10 surgical intensive care beds, 8 pediatric intensive care beds, 7 coronary care beds, and an expanded 11 station renal dialysis unit.

https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/lincoln/about/

The Transitional Year (TY) residency at Lincoln Medical Center provides residents with exposure to a broad spectrum of medical conditions in a diverse, high-acuity patient population. This dynamic environment presents constant challenges and valuable learning opportunities that prepare residents for their future specialty training.

In addition to the required core rotations, TY residents benefit from a variety of enriching educational experiences, including:

• Simulation Lab (SimLab) Training
   
• Joint IM/TY Journal Clubs
   
• Transitional Year Educational Lectures
   
• Residents' Research Day
   
• Quality Improvement (QI) Symposium
   
• IM & Surgery Grand Rounds
   
• Core Rotation Conferences and Didactics
   

These opportunities foster a collaborative learning atmosphere and promote ongoing academic development.

We recognize the importance of well-being during residency. To support a healthy work-life balance, the Transitional Year Program organizes several wellness events throughout the year:

• Annual Wellness Day – September/October
   
• Holiday Party – December
   
• End-of-Year Party – May
   
• Graduation Day – June
   

Additionally, residents enjoy daily camaraderie with their teammates and co-residents, fostering a supportive and engaging environment that enhances both personal and professional growth.