Other Types of Training Programs

With the exception of Transitional Year Programs, the preceding types of training programs, called residencies, are recognized as separate specialties and lead to Board certification in those specialties.

Programs which combine elements of two different specialty training programs do not constitute a separate specialty, but are designed to lead to Board certification in both specialties. Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs constitute the largest group of these combined programs and are listed separately in the Graduate Medical Education Directory. There are other types of post-graduate training programs, called fellowships (usually one to two years), which may lead to sub-specialty certification or specialty certification with added qualifications. The GMED includes some information about available fellowships within each residency program. More specific and comprehensive information is available by contacting medical specialty societies or individual training programs.