Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at New York Medical College (NYMC) is housed at the NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan and Harlem, emphasizing a comprehensive education in emergency medicine. As one of the first programs in Manhattan and the second oldest in New York State, it offers residents exposure to a diverse patient population and various medical practice patterns. Residents are engaged in clinical training across multiple hospital settings, providing a robust foundation in emergency care. The program focuses on academic and personal growth, facilitated by experienced faculty and diverse clinical case management.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The document does not provide explicit information regarding the program's IMG-friendliness, including acceptance rates or the specific number of IMG residents. Further investigation into program requirements or residency rosters may be necessary for detailed IMG-related data. However, the presence of international medical students suggests some level of IMG acceptance.
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Program Website
Address
1901 First Avenue, Room 2A18, New York, N.Y. 10029
Program Director
Roger Chirurgi, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residents participate in patient care in different emergency practice settings, including NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan and Harlem Hospital in Manhattan, with opportunities for medical student education and research.
Application
The NYMC Emergency Medicine Residency Program accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). For the 2024 Match, applications can be submitted from September 6, 2023. Interviews are typically conducted in October and November, and candidates are usually notified of their interview dates by mid-October. Applicants need to provide a completed application form, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and relevant transcripts.
# of Locations
Three locations: NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, Good Samaritan Hospital, and the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The original NYMC-sponsored Emergency Medicine Residency Program at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan was the first emergency medicine program in Manhattan and is the second oldest program in New York State.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Three years.
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Alumni
Alumni of the NYMC Emergency Medicine Residency Program have pursued a variety of career paths, including fellowships in emergency ultrasound, research, and critical care. Many have taken positions in academic medicine, practicing in diverse settings across the U.S. and abroad, reflecting a broad spectrum of subspecialties and geographic locations. The program boasts a history of strong placement in prestigious fellowships.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
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PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Residents in the NYMC Emergency Medicine Residency Program are allocated 15 days of vacation per year, which can be taken at their discretion with prior approval from the program director. Unused vacation days are not carried over to the next year. Specific procedures for requesting time off are outlined in the resident handbook, ensuring that coverage and requirements are maintained during clinical rotations.