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Overview of Positions in Residencies

The various types of residencies are diagrammed below. The length of each bar represents the years of training required for certification by the Specialty Boards. These are unofficial assignments derived from published materials and are offered only for information. Consult the current Graduate Medical Education Directory (the “Green Book”) for the official requirements.

Overview of Positions in Residencies
*Post graduate fellowship options include Adolescent Medicine, Faculty Development, Geriatrics, Obstetrics, and Sports Medicine. More information about these and other options can be found in the AAFP Fellowship Directory.
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