GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Abstract
ANNUAL REPORT The 31st Annual Report on Internships and Residencies consists of detailed information and statistical data on all intern and resident training programs approved by the Council. Approval is limited to programs in hospitals located in the continental United States, the Canal Zone, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The report is composed of statistical tables on internships and residencies with detailed explanations and interpretations; a statement regarding the National Intern Matching Program; a brief description of the Internship Review Committee and the various residency review committees and their activities; a brief paragraph on foreign medical graduates; a statement of policy regarding straight internships; and a résumé. The Directory of Approved Internships and Residencies is published immediately following the report. The hospitals which offer approved intern training programs are listed according to geographical location. Information given consists of the hospital control, number of hospital beds, number of annual admissions, autopsy rate,