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Hackensack University Medical Center (Mountainside) Program

Montclair, New Jersey

Internal Medicine

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

Mountainside Medical Center's Internal Medicine Residency Program prioritizes learner-centric training in a diverse clinical environment, focusing on close mentorship from faculty. With a block structure that separates inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, residents gain comprehensive experience in both areas. The program emphasizes innovation, quality improvement, and scholarship opportunities, making it an attractive choice for those looking to excel in internal medicine.

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Moderate Competition

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Program Details

Specialty

Internal Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The residency program at Mountainside Medical Center does not explicitly mention acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs); therefore, it is unclear if the program is IMG-friendly. It would be beneficial to check for other indicators, such as visa sponsorship or statistics about IMGs in the program.

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Program Website

Address

Mountainside Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health, 1 Bay Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Program Director

Bijal S. Mehta, M.D., FACP

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Current Residents

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Curriculum & Education

Overview

An innovative curriculum featuring a '6+2' ambulatory block schedule to separate inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, along with simulation training.

Application

Application Process details are available in the program's website; specific instructions, deadlines, and additional materials are not detailed in the content provided.

# of Locations

Multiple locations including hospitals and outpatient centers.

Fellowship

The program encourages scholarly activities, including research and quality improvement projects. Residents participate in these efforts and receive support in writing up cases for submission to major medical societies. The program also offers opportunities for fellowships but specifics about fellowships were not provided in the text.

Resident Life

Overview

Close mentoring and working relationships with faculty, where residents are the primary learners and given first opportunity to care for patients and perform procedures such as intubations and central lines.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

Typically 3 years for the Internal Medicine residency program.

Housing

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

The residency offers close mentoring, diverse patient population experience, simulation training, scholarship opportunities, and support for resident involvement in committees.

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