Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
St. Joseph's Health Center offers a robust Emergency Medicine Residency Program established in 2004, located in Paterson, NJ. With over 168,000 annual emergency department visits, it is one of the busiest in the country and emphasizes a comprehensive learning environment backed by advanced technology and a fellowship-trained faculty. The program transitioned to a 3-year ACGME-accredited format and fosters an environment focused on both clinical practice and academic excellence, with significant exposure to a diverse patient population and numerous opportunities for research and engagement in emergency medicine conferences on regional and national levels.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The information regarding International Medical Graduates (IMG) is not explicitly mentioned in the text. However, the program emphasizes evidence-based medicine and innovative education. It might be inferred that the program may accept IMGs based on the diverse patient population and the commitment to serving global medical professionals, but specific details like acceptance rates or eligibility criteria for IMGs are not provided. Further research is needed to confirm whether ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship is available.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
26 residents currently in the program, transitioned from a 4-year to a 3-year residency in 2017, no mention of prelim or rural positions
Program Website
Address
The specific address for St. Joseph's Health Center: Emergency Medicine Residency Program is not mentioned in the provided text. It is located in Paterson, NJ, but complete address details are required.
Program Director
Eric Steinberg, DO MEHP, FACEP, FAAEM
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has a total of 26 residents, but specific details regarding the number of PGY-1 residents or their educational background is not provided in the text. The focus is on providing an interactive and innovative learning environment for residents.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based medicine, innovative education, and physician wellness, with extensive one-on-one interaction with attending physicians and a significant volume of hands-on clinical experience.
Application
No specific application deadlines or requirements mentioned in the text.
# of Locations
The residency program operates out of a primary clinical site in Paterson, NJ, as well as a sister hospital, St. Joseph's Wayne, providing a diverse community experience.
Fellowship
The program offers fellowships through faculty who are fellowship-trained in various subspecialties including EMS, Ultrasound, Critical Care, Toxicology, International Medicine, and Simulation. This indicates a supportive environment for pursuing further specialization after residency, although specific fellowship opportunities and affiliated institutions are not detailed in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
St. Joseph's Health Center has transitioned from a 4-year to a 3-year ACGME-accredited residency program, with a focus on interactive and innovative didactics, featuring nationally recognized speakers in monthly grand rounds.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program is 3 years long.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Focus on innovative education, evidence-based medicine, mentorship by fellowship-trained faculty, comprehensive stroke center, and exposure to a diverse patient population.
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