Transitional Year Residency Program details
The leadership team of Doylestown Health’s Transitional Year Residency brings depth and breadth of experience to provide superior training and one-to-one guidance to the new residents.
- Inpatient and outpatient rotations located at Doylestown Hospital, including opportunities to provide care for low-income, uninsured families in Bucks County.
- Residents will care for a diverse patient population throughout their experience.
Transitional Year Residency Curriculum:
- PGY1 – Emergency Medicine (1), General Surgery, (1) Critical Care,(1) Ambulatory Care (1), Inpatient Medicine (3), Palliative Care & Anesthesia (1)
Mission and purpose
Mission
The Doylestown Hospital Transitional Year Residency Program is committed to developing residents into compassionate, competent, well-rounded physicians. Our program will train Transitional Year residents to deliver high quality, evidence-based patient care to the patients in our diverse local communities. Our residents will spend ample time in both inpatient and ambulatory settings on the core rotations of surgery, inpatient medicine, ambulatory medicine, critical care, and emergency medicine. We have also maximized the elective time available to each resident throughout the year in order to best meet each resident's unique educational needs and interests and support their future career goals. Our faculty members are dedicated to teaching future physicians and look forward to welcoming you to Doylestown.
Purpose
Aligning with the mission of the Doylestown Hospital Transitional Year Residency Program, the program aims are to:
1. Provide a comprehensive curriculum to develop compassionate, highly competent, patient-centric, and ethical residents with foundational knowledge in disease prevention, and the diagnosis and management of patients.
2. Provide residents with the tools to develop relationships and collaborate with colleagues across the professional continuum.
3. Provide residents with the tools to have a strong impact on public health through community education and to become advocates for disease prevention.
4. Provide residents with the knowledge necessary to incorporate scholarly activity into their evidence-based practice.
5. Develop well-rounded residents who demonstrate knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to enter categorical training.
6. Establish a strong foundation and promote lifelong collegial mentorship to help develop future leaders.
FAQs
How many resident positions are available?
We offer a structured 13-block schedule. Eight positions are offered each year.
Why should I choose Doylestown Hospital?
Doylestown Hospital prides itself on its friendly, welcoming culture where you will feel a part of something bigger, akin to a large family, and have a direct impact on your patients. You will experience an unparalleled culture of learning, excellence, and camaraderie among the medical staff.
As part of our Transitional Year Residency program, you will help enrich the culture of Doylestown Health, representing the future of physicians dedicated to delivering high-quality compassionate care to our patients, and in turn, offering comfort to families and visitors alike. What you do matters here.
Additionally, we have invested more than $75 million in recent years to expand our treatment and research capabilities through new, innovative facilities and programs on our hospital campus.
What are the salary and benefits for residents?
Annual salary = $65,200 (biweekly pay period)
Benefits include:
- Housing stipend
- CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Medical, Life, Disability, Vision, and Dental insurance
- 403b Retirement plan
- Vacation and Sick leave
Will I play a part in decision-making?
As a Transitional Year resident, you will work closely with attending physicians and other members of the healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care. Under appropriate supervision, you will actively participate in clinical decision-making and communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and their families.
As a member of our Transitional Year Residency Program, your voice matters. Your experiences, ideas, and feedback will help shape the continued growth and improvement of the program. Transitional Year Residents will have opportunities to participate in hospital-wide committees, including the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), where residents can provide valuable input on issues affecting their training and the broader learning environment.
We encourage open communication and welcome resident perspectives through one-on-one conversations with program leadership and collaborative discussions with peers, faculty, and the Graduate Medical Education community. Program leadership and administration are committed to resident advocacy, collaboration, and open communication.
Are there ways to help the underserved community?
Yes, Transitional Year residents will have the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, including people who are underserved, uninsured, or underinsured.
Does Doylestown Health’s Transitional Year Program accept J1 Visas?
Unfortunately, our TY Program cannot accept applicants with J1 Visas at this time.
Where do residents live?
There are a multitude of options to lay down roots in central Bucks County during the tenure of your residency. The quaint borough of Doylestown is the county seat of Bucks County, and is known for its thriving business district. Especially popular among residents and visitors alike are its outdoor dining, old-time movie theater, shops, museums, and festivals. Philadelphia is approximately an hour’s drive from Doylestown and it’s a little more than that to get to New York City. With easy access to major metropolitan areas, leisurely weekend getaways to the Poconos or the Jersey Shore, Doylestown is a destination for the best of what is offered in the greater Philadelphia region.
What can I do in my time off?
Named as USA Today’s Best Small Town Cultural Scene in America in 2019, Doylestown is known for its museums, castles, art, and theaters. Doylestown is also home to the Bucks County Classic Bike Race, Doylestown Arts Festival, Doylestown 5K Race, Spooktacular Parade, Doylestown Pride Festival, Winter Festival, Seasonal Decorations, and much more. This charming town also has a bustling and eclectic restaurant scene. You can ask any one of the hundreds of staff members who will tell you Doylestown and the surrounding areas offer options for every interest and activity whether in downtown area or beyond the county line. It is an outstanding area to work, play, and call home.
Are there other residency programs at Doylestown Hospital?
Yes. Doylestown Health is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and performance of our nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, leading to improved patient outcomes.
In 2020, Doylestown Health launched a Pharmacy Residency program, which recently earned accreditation by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Only 17% of hospitals host post-graduate pharmacist training programs, and Doylestown Hospital is recognized as part of this exclusive group achieving and maintaining superior standards of pharmaceutical care.
In July 2023, Doylestown Health’s Family Medicine Residency program received Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Our residents work in private practices, in the hospital, and in our new, dedicated community health clinic, called Doylestown Health Family Medicine Residency Practice, at the Health and Wellness Center in Warrington.