Interns are asked to arrive in Gainesville and begin orientation typically 2 days prior to the July 1 official start date. This allows overlap with the current intern class who can offer their guidance and suggestions in getting started. We have done this for the past several, with great satisfaction from all involved.
In addition to meeting intern colleagues, orientation consists of a series of presentations to provide all new interns with a basic orientation to the program and preparation for much of the clinical training they will undergo during the year. Interns receive guidance in the implementation of our clinic operating procedures, as well as area-specific presentations about the rotations that are planned. All didactic components are supplemented with key readings to assist interns in basic preparation for the clinical training experiences that they will encounter during the internship year.
Orientation will be in person for the majority of the training, though a few meetings might be on zoom.