Prelim Year

[penguins]

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I was wondering what anybody knows about requirements for prelim year. Are there any special requirements for a program other than being accredited? I know university programs are supposed to have more opportunities for learning, but are there any actual requirements? I haven't come across any other than being accredited but I just want to make sure all my ducks are in a row.
A letter from U of Michigan prompted this which stated that my prelim year should have x # of months in ER, neuro, etc.
Any additional info would be appreciated as I sort through these prelim programs.
Thanks

 

[Claymore]

The only requirement that I am aware of is that it must contain something like 6 months of IM.

 

[Museless]

ABPN requirements for the intern year:

A full year of ACGME-accredited training in internal medicine, or as an acceptable alternative, a full year in an ACGME-accredited program in which a minimum of six months of training must be in internal medicine, the details of which must be documented by the training director. The composition of these six months may NOT include rotations in neurology, family medicine, or emergency medicine. To ensure that these six months constitute a high quality experience, they should emphasize progressive responsibility for the resident. At least two of the additional six months must be spent in internal medicine, pediatrics, and/or emergency medicine. For candidates entering neurology residency training on or after July 1, 2001, at least two of the additional six months must be spent in internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, and/or emergency medicine. No more than two of the remaining four months may be spent in neurology.

 

[penguins]

Thanks, this is the same info I have. Just wanted to be sure.