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The Transitional Year Residency Program at Iowa Methodist Medical Center stresses the development of fundamental clinical skills through rotations in all of the medical center's clinical areas. The program provides residents with an excellent training experience in the diagnosis and treatment of commmon and unique medical disorders.

Transitional Year Residents
2009-2010 Transitional Year Residents
Left to Right:  Brendan O’Shea, M.D., Shawn Sato, M.D.,
Anton Laffin, M.D., Tom Knudtson, M.D.



A transitional year at Iowa Methodist emphasizes the development of:
  • Clinical Judgement
  • Clinical Skills
  • Humanistic Qualities
  • Professional Attitude