Research Programs

Types of residency positions
The type(s) of position you pursue will depend on the specialty you’ve chosen and the position and program options available in that specialty.

Preliminary (P) versus transitional year (TY) residency positions
The language around preliminary and transitional year residency position types is easily confusing since "preliminary" is used in two different contexts.

Researching residency programs
Narrowing the list of residency programs to which you’ll apply is a significant undertaking. Here’s how to navigate the first part of the process.