Message from the Program Director

Michael Stanley, DO, Transitional Year Program Director

Our Transitional Year Residency Program

Our Transitional Year Residency is designed to provide residents with a strong foundation of knowledge, skills, and experiences that prepare them to flourish in their chosen specialty training.

What makes our program unique is our unwavering commitment to preparing residents not only for the next step in their careers, but also for long-term success as physicians and leaders.

We place a strong emphasis on:

• Procedural Experience
  Residents maximize opportunities to learn and perform procedures across multiple specialties, building both confidence and competence.
• Service to the Underserved
  We are deeply committed to caring for vulnerable populations, giving residents meaningful, real-world experiences that shape compassionate, patient-centered physicians.
• Leadership Development
  Our program fosters the growth of physician leaders who are prepared to guide teams, improve systems, and advocate for patients and communities.
• Physician Well-Being
  We prioritize balance and wellness, helping residents build resilience and self-care practices essential for a sustainable career in medicine.

With an emphasis on emergency medicine, our program offers a dynamic, hands-on learning environment that strengthens clinical decision-making, teamwork, and adaptability—skills that will serve residents in any specialty.

Graduates of our program complete the year with confidence, versatility, and a strong sense of purpose, fully prepared to excel in the next stage of their training.