Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Emergency Medicine residency program at Nassau University Medical Center is an ACGME accredited four-year training program designed to develop skilled emergency physicians. With a focus on high patient acuity and a diverse population, residents gain extensive experience across specialties in a state-of-the-art environment, including a newly built Emergency Department, featuring modern facilities and a commitment to educational excellence.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Nassau University Medical Center's Emergency Medicine residency program does not explicitly mention the acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or have documentation about an IMG acceptance rate. However, given the program's broad scope, it may be inferred that they do accept international graduates, though prospective applicants should confirm this directly with the program administrators.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
6 residents per academic year, ACGME accredited program.
Program Website
Address
2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554 | (516) 572-0123
Program Director
Neil K. Dasgupta, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 6 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled. Details regarding the current distribution of DO residents are not available, labeled as 'unknown'.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Emergency Medicine residency program at Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) offers an ACGME accredited Emergency Medicine Residency Training Program of four years, with six residents accepted per academic year. Residents receive exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties during rotations at NUMC and have opportunities to work at South Nassau Communities Hospital, the NYC Poison Control Center, and Cohen Children’s Medical Center. First-year (PGY-1) curriculum includes 24 weeks in Emergency Medicine, 4 weeks in Pediatric Emergency, and clinical rotations in various departments.
Application
Applicants interested in the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Nassau University Medical Center should apply through the electronic residency application service (ERAS) starting July 15 for the Osteopathic match. Interviews take place September through January (subject to change). Essential application information includes: ERAS application form, CV, Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), Personal statement, at least one Standard Letters of Evaluation (SLOE), and Official COMLEX 1 and 2 and/or Step 1 and Step 2 transcripts.
# of Locations
The residents will work at multiple locations including Nassau University Medical Center, South Nassau Communities Hospital, the NYC Poison Control Center, and Cohen Children’s Medical Center.
Fellowship
The Emergency Medicine residency program offers subspecialty training opportunities and various fellowships upon completion of the residency. Graduates may pursue fellowships in areas such as Medical Toxicology, which is an ACGME fully accredited fellowship, among others affiliated with partner institutions after completing their residency training.
Resident Life
Overview
Nassau University Medical Center’s Emergency Medicine residency program is dedicated to developing compassionate and dedicated emergency medicine physicians with exceptional knowledge and skills. We inspire the highest professional standards as clinicians, scholars, and leaders in the field of emergency medicine and the communities we serve.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program is a four-year program.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Including exposure to diverse clinical specialties, rotations within NUMC and other area medical centers, advanced facilities and technology.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are allocated 4 weeks of vacation annually.