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Information regarding Griffin Hospital Residency Programs Academic Year 2008-2009

Griffin Hospital Combined Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine Residency Program (4 years) 3 Positions
Griffin Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program Categorical (3 years) 3 Positions
Griffin Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Preliminary Year (1 Year) 8 Positions

Applications are accepted through ERAS only. In applying through ERAS applicants interested in the categorical internal medicine or those interested in the Combined Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine Residency training are to enter their application as an Internal Medicine application. If interested in the Combined Program, select the combined track.

Program Requirements

The Residency Programs at Griffin Hospital are very competitive. All applications are reviewed by the Program Director:

Scores below 85 are unlikely to receive an interview
US clinical experience (such as prior residenccy, externtship, observership, or research) is preferred but not mandatory
We do accept IMG's and we sponsor both H-1, J-1 visa's.

For further information you may contact Margie Bliga, Graduate Medical Education Coordinator/Residency Coordinator via e-mail at mbliga@griffinhealth.org or visit Griffin Hospital's website.

Stipend, Vacation and Benefits:

Competitive salary
Four weeks of paid vacation
$1,000 reimbursement for Board review course in the third year for internal medicine ($1500 for IM/PM)
Subsidized meal plan
Medical and dental insurance for residents and family (Partial Premium paid by GH)
Call-room equipped with color TV, refrigerator and microwave oven
Free parking
Hospital Scrubs and Lab Coats provided
A Learning Center dedicated to residents
Comprehensive Medical library with online up-to-date and MD consult
Pocket PC/hand held computer (PGY-2 only)
Allowance

We encourage you to contact us to learn more about our residency programs.

Margie Bliga, Residency Coordinator
Department of Medical Education
Griffin Hospital
130 Division St.
Derby, CT 06418

Phone: (203) 732-7327
Fax: (203) 732-7185

This department handles inquiries about all residency programs, including the Combined Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine, Categorical Internal Medicine, and Preliminary Year Programs.