Primary Care Residency Program

Duration: 3 Year(s)

NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York City

New York City, New York, USA

Course TypeResidency Program

Course Specialty

Healthcare Assistant

Overview

The Primary Care Residency Program at NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a specialized internal medicine training pathway designed for physicians who plan to pursue careers in primary care, ambulatory medicine, academic general internal medicine, community health, public health, and healthcare leadership. The program combines rigorous internal medicine education with advanced training in outpatient care, preventive medicine, population health, and healthcare delivery systems.
Residents receive clinical training across major institutions including NYU Langone Health, Bellevue Hospital Center, Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System, and affiliated outpatient primary care clinics. These training environments provide exposure to diverse patient populations, complex medical conditions, and a broad range of socioeconomic healthcare challenges.
A defining feature of the program is its strong emphasis on longitudinal patient care. Residents develop continuity relationships with patients over several years while managing chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, pulmonary disorders, and preventive healthcare needs. This continuity model helps residents build expertise in comprehensive patient-centered care.
The curriculum places significant focus on ambulatory medicine and preventive health. Residents gain experience in screening programs, lifestyle medicine, health promotion, vaccination strategies, behavioral health integration, women's health, geriatric medicine, and management of chronic disease populations. Training also includes evidence-based medicine and quality improvement methodologies.
The program is particularly known for its commitment to healthcare equity, social medicine, and community engagement. Residents learn to address social determinants of health, healthcare disparities, access barriers, and population-level health outcomes. Training includes exposure to underserved communities and vulnerable patient populations throughout New York City.
Academic development is integrated throughout residency. Residents participate in conferences, ambulatory case discussions, quality improvement projects, research initiatives, journal clubs, population health seminars, and leadership development activities. Faculty mentorship supports scholarly work and professional growth.
The Department of Medicine at NYU Langone Health is nationally recognized for excellence in clinical medicine, medical education, healthcare innovation, and academic research. Residents work alongside experienced primary care physicians, subspecialists, healthcare administrators, and public health experts who contribute to modern healthcare delivery models.
Graduates of the program pursue careers in academic primary care, general internal medicine, concierge medicine, hospital-based primary care, public health leadership, healthcare policy, population health management, and fellowship training in areas such as geriatrics, palliative care, preventive medicine, and medical education.

Admission Intake

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Fee (INR):

Stipend (INR):

Residents receive annual stipends according to postgraduate year (PGY) level under NYU Langone Health Graduate Medical Education policies.

Accomodation:

Hostel Facility

Scholarship:

Eligibility

Must possess an MD or equivalent medical degree
Must apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
Participation in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) is mandatory
USMLE or COMLEX examination scores required
Medical school transcripts required
Curriculum Vitae (CV) required
Personal statement required
Dean’s Letter/MSPE required
Letters of recommendation required
ECFMG certification mandatory for IMGs
Strong academic and clinical performance preferred
Demonstrated interest in primary care, preventive medicine, community health, healthcare equity, or population health preferred

Minimum Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Admission Process:

Step 1:

Complete an MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized medical school.

Step 2:

Step 3:

Prepare and submit required documents:

Academic transcripts
USMLE/COMLEX scores
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Personal statement
Letters of recommendation
Dean’s Letter/MSPE
ECFMG certificate (for IMGs)

Step 4:

Apply to the Internal Medicine Primary Care Residency Track through ERAS.

Step 5:

Step 6:

Applications are reviewed by the Primary Care Residency Selection Committee.

Step 7:

Qualified applicants are invited for interviews.

Step 8:

Applicants participate in interviews with faculty members and program leadership.

Step 9:

Final rankings are submitted through the NRMP Match process.

Step 10:

Matched candidates complete onboarding requirements and begin residency training in July.