A year of preliminary internal medicine is provided for individuals who match categorical residency positions at Ohio State for neurology, dermatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation and ophthalmology. Candidates matching at Ohio State for their ophthalmology residency are required to complete their internship here as well.
Internal Med
Internship Rotations:
All prelims undergo orientation with the categorical interns, are assigned a series of inpatient ward rotations divided between the main university hospital, East Hospital, cancer hospital, heart hospital and brain and spine hospital, and participate on the night team. Ophthalmology prelims participate in (3) 4-week ophthalmology preparatory blocks, while other prelims may apply for a research block. By the end of this year, preliminary trainees can confidently evaluate new patients with concise, insightful histories and complete physical examinations. They can assimilate data to arrive at accurate diagnoses and develop appropriate therapeutic plans. They are confident first responders to complicated internal medicine problems, know their way around our large medical center, and develop positive working relationships with internal medicine and non-internal medicine colleagues. Those successfully completing the year have one year of credit reported to the American Board of Internal Medicine. They are valued members of the Ohio State University Internal Medicine Residency Team!
The ophthalmology prelims complete three rotation blocks in our department where they will:
- Learn basic exam skills and techniques as they rotate through ophthalmology subspecialty clinics
- Participate in ophthalmology resident didactics, Monday – Friday
- One-on-one pathology and neuro-radiology weekly sessions
- Observe in the operating room, working with ophthalmology attendings and fellows
- Access to the EyeSi surgical simulator
- Complete a one month rotation at the Dayton VA
We feel that the joint preliminary year will promote better continuity between the PGY-1 year and the PGY-2 year, since you will be familiar with the Ohio State hospital system, the electronic medical record system, and most of all, your fellow ophthalmology residents and faculty. You will also be able to start studying ophthalmology early and master the basics before your residency even begins.
How to Apply:
Candidates must apply for our ophthalmology residency through SF Match (sfmatch.org). As the medicine/ophthalmology internship is a required part of our residency, you also need to register with the National Resident Matching Program (nrmp.org). Our integrated internship program is listed with the NRMP as 1566140P0. Please remember you only need to be registered with NRMP so if interviewed you can be ranked.
There will not be a separate interview for the preliminary year as you will not need to interview with the Internal Medicine Department. Applicants who match with OSU for their residency are required to submit a NRMP rank list with the OSU Medicine/Ophthalmology intern year as specified above as their only selection.
Hear from Our Interns
“What I love most about Columbus is that it is extremely diverse. It doesn’t matter who you are, or what demographic you belong to or identify with, you can find your people here. The city is large with a predominantly young professional population, so there is always plenty of fun things to do on your time off.”
Ryan Oliver, MD
Undergrad: Arkansas State University
Medical School: University of Arkansas
Intern in 2020-21
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“Having gone to med school at Ohio State and having stayed here for residency, I've spent 5+ years in Columbus at this point and can safely say I haven't even scratched the surface of everything the city has to offer. It has incredible restaurants, breweries, bars and is in close proximity to amazing hiking/running/biking trails. There's also cool cultural and art events happening constantly, especially in the Short North. It's a very young, active town that has both a big-city (second largest population in the Midwest behind Chicago) and tightknit, smaller feel (each neighborhood feels like its own universe, from the brick houses and gas lanterns of historic German Village to the restaurant and art gallery-heavy Short North to the college town atmosphere near OSU's campus).”
Nishanth Uli, MD, MBA
Undergrad: Washington University in Saint Louis
Combined Medical School/MBA: Ohio State University
Intern in 2020-21
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“The city has something for everyone. There's an energetic downtown, nearby suburbs, outdoor areas/parks, OSU w/ its vibrant college sports scene, diverse population, and variety of restaurants. For a large city, it is also very affordable and easy to drive around. Our program holds events and happy hours so you will get to experience the city in its fullest during your time here.”
Tara Clayton, MD
Undergrad: Macalaster College
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine
Intern in 2019-20
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“I could tell that everyone genuinely enjoyed being here. From the residents, to the attendings, to the staff, there was a camaraderie and sense of satisfaction that I didn't feel at other programs. I knew I wanted to find a place that I could be happy getting up and going to work in the morning and OSU was that place for me.”
Cameron Bruner, MD
Undergrad: Brigham Young University
Medical School: University of Texas-Houston
Intern in 2020-21
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“OSU Ophthalmology is a hard-working group of individuals who have their hearts in the right place. Dedicated teachers across the subspecialties, admirable department leaders, and all-star administrative and clinic staff combined with incredible clinical exposure ensures quality training during your four years at OSU.”
Marlee Silverstein, MD
Undergrad: Columbia University
Medical School:Jefferson Medical College
Intern in 2019-20
“So far, my favorite thing about OSU's Ophthalmology Residency Program is how exceptionally supportive and collegial the program is. The ophthalmology attendings I have worked with are enthusiastic educators who prioritize resident learning with patient care. The department staff are always working to help the residents as much as possible. The integrated Internal Medicine preliminary year has also been a really positive experience so far and the IM program are committed to helping Ophtho prelims be well-integrated and supported.”
Celestine Gregerson, MD
Undergrad: Brigham Young University
Medical School: University of Utah
Intern in 2020-21
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“My favorite thing about the program is the people. Residency is hard, but we’re all in it together. The faculty are all very approachable, the senior residents supportive, and there’s a real sense of camaraderie among my class.”
Kyle Cotten, DO
Undergrad: Texas Christian University
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Intern in 2019-20
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"The camaraderie! The residents are truly invested in each other and open to help in any way possible should you need something. Also, we love to get together outside of work and have fun!"
Matthew Winkles, MD
Undergrad: Concordia College
Medical School: University of North Dakota
Intern in 2019-20
“Columbus is the food trial location for the country – meaning when chains want to trial new creations, we are one of the cities to get to try it first!”
Mitchell Nash, MD
Undergrad: University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Medical School: East Carolina University
Intern in 2020-21
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“During the interview day, the program administrators (Meredith and Trish), the residents, and attendings were incredibly warm and welcoming. They were able to be candid with me about the pros and cons of the program, living in Columbus, and the joint internship which proved invaluable to creating my rank list. I truly felt comfortable asking any question that came to mind.”
Cam Yang, MD
Undergrad: Cornell University
Medical School: Columbia University
Intern in 2020-21
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"This answer is twofold for me: it was the fact that the faculty were supportive of me choosing any career path I saw fit in ophthalmology and that they had a department capable of providing me the experience necessary to make that choice. I was extraordinarily impressed with the breadth of expertise represented here at OSU on interview day, and we have only been growing since I have become a resident."
Adam Van Horn, MD
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University
Intern in 2019-20
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“One of the biggest strengths of the Ohio State program is its collegiality. The residents, fellows and attendings are a team both in and out of the OR. I wanted a program where I could ask questions freely and have mentors who were interested in teaching and training me. As a senior, I can assure you that this sense of family I got during my interview was not a facade -- this residency program will push you to be the best ophthalmologist you can be with the unwavering support of your co-residents and mentors.”
Nayasha Madhan, MD
Undergrad: Drake University
Medical School: University of Iowa
Intern in 2019-20
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