Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center hosts a robust Pediatric Residency Program with a comprehensive curriculum spread across three years, involving hands-on training in various pediatric settings including the pediatric inpatient floor, emergency room, and specialized rotations in cardiology, gastroenterology, and more. The program emphasizes the development of clinical skills through structured rotations supported by experienced faculty, thus preparing residents for board certification and future career paths in pediatric medicine. Residents also have opportunities for community engagement and specialty fellowships.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pediatrics
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness or acceptance rate for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). However, it discusses accepting foreign-trained applicants and the presence of residents from diverse educational backgrounds, suggesting potential inclusivity for IMG applicants. To assess this program's IMG-friendliness further, applicants should inquire directly about ECFMG certification acceptance or visa sponsorship (H1-B, J-1).
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
Each year there are 6 categorical residents (3 PGY-2 and 3 PGY-3)
Program Website
Address
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, 374 Stockholm Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Program Director
Tina Susi
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident cohort in the Pediatric Residency Program comprises a diverse educational background with 6 residents in the PGY-1 category, including both U.S. and international medical school graduates. This mix offers insights into residency dynamics and varied perspectives in the program.
PGY-1 MD
There are 6 residents currently enrolled in PGY-1, including 3 from U.S. medical schools and 3 from international medical schools, which points to some diversity in the resident body.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Each year there are 12 rotations, each one month in duration. At this primary site, residents rotate through the pediatric inpatient floor, pediatric emergency room, pediatric ambulatory care including continuity clinic, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and the newborn nursery. In addition, residents rotate through required electives in pediatric cardiology, pediatric gastroenterology, and pediatric neurology.
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# of Locations
Residents are placed at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital during their second year of residency and through the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) rotation at Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center (CCMC).
Fellowship
Recent graduates from the Pediatric Residency Program at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center have pursued fellowships, including Roger Nakata, DO, who is currently practicing as an outpatient pediatrician, and Shoji Samson, DO, who has started a Neonatal Fellowship at Baylor Scott and White Hospital. These paths indicate offers for subspecialty training following residency completion.
Resident Life
Overview
The Pediatric Residency Program at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center (WHMC) provides a progressive educational curriculum with increasing patient care and supervisory responsibilities over a three-year training period.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3
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Alumni
Recent graduate Roger Nakata, DO, works as an outpatient pediatrician in California. Shoji Samson, DO, has started his Neonatal Fellowship at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Progressive educational curriculum with increasing patient care and supervisory responsibilities over a three-year training period.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation