A Letter from the Director
Welcome and Congratulations!
We extend our sincere congratulations as you embark on the exciting next chapter of your medical journey – residency training! You’ve worked hard to develop a strong foundation, and now it’s time to build on your foundation with a program that is dynamic, supportive, and deeply committed to your growth.
Why choose Morristown Medical Center for residency?
Morristown Medical Center (MMC) continues to be a leader in patient care and medical education. Ranked the #1 hospital in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for six consecutive years and nationally recognized in several adult specialties – including cardiology, geriatrics, and orthopedics – MMC stands as a leader in clinical excellence. As the second-largest hospital in New Jersey and the flagship hospital of Atlantic Health, MMC is a regional referral center with a wide range of pathology and patient diversity – ideal for your internal medicine training.
A Premier Learning Environment
Our residency program is anchored in values that matter: exceptional patient care, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary teamwork, and a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. You will train in a high-acuity, high-volume setting while serving a richly diverse patient population – an experience that prepares you to thrive in any clinical environment.
Our Strength Is in Our People
As a medium-sized residency program, we take great pride in truly knowing our residents. We are committed to fostering everyone's personal and professional development. We recognize your aspirations, support your wellness, and challenge you to achieve excellence. Our graduates go on to secure competitive fellowships, careers in primary care and hospital medicine, going on to take leadership roles thereafter and make meaningful impacts in their communities. Many have chosen to stay within Atlantic Health System, a testament to their experiences here as residents and the wonderful work environment we experience as clinicians.
Community and Camaraderie
We are looking for inquisitive, compassionate, and collaborative individuals who seek more than just training – they seek belonging. At MMC, our residents are the heart and soul of our program. Your ideas, your growth, and your well-being matter deeply to us. Through mentorship, individualized support, and a collegial learning environment, we help you shape your future in medicine.
A Launchpad for Your Career
Whether your goals lie in hospital medicine, primary care, academic leadership, or competitive fellowship placement, MMC offers the tools, network, and experiences to launch your career confidently and successfully.
Cilian White, MD
Residency Program Director
Our dynamic training program features
- A 6+2 inpatient-outpatient curriculum with protected time for outpatient medicine
- An incredible diversity of cases and pathology which easily rivals a university program setting with floors dedicated to pulmonary, cardiac, and general medicine pathology
- Dedicated core teaching faculty and expert specialists who are committed to providing high quality resident education and patient care
- Magnet designated nursing care among the top 10% in the country with outstanding ancillary services, allowing trainees to feel supported in taking care of their patients
- A unique outpatient experience with a longitudinal primary care resident practice, an option to choose a second clinic site in an area of interest, and a community home visit program
- Longitudinal POCUS/Sim curriculum with state-of-the-art bioskills lab to train residents in many aspects of diagnostics, procedures and acute care
- An online board review and testing platform available to all residents throughout their training, along with an excellent board pass rate
- Excellent fellowship match rate each year achieved in part through an extensive mentorship program for residents interested in fellowship with direct support from program leadership
Get to know the Internal Medicine Residency at Morristown Medical Center
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