Internal Medicine Residency Program
Overview
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center’s Internal Medicine Residency Program
is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
The program has 57 resident positions and they are all categorical.
Residency training at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center is an educational
experience, in a congenial and nurturing environment, that emphasizes
high standards of ethics and professionalism. Residents are expected to
be caring, competent, ethical, intellectually curious, and passionate
about medicine. They will be prepared for successful continuation in a
fellowship training program or to otherwise enter into a career in General
Internal Medicine. This is accomplished by involvement in rigorous scholarly
activities and by demonstrating skill in all aspects of clinical practice.
Internal Medicine Rotation Typical Schedule
During each year of training, the house officer assumes more and more responsibility
for direct patient care. We currently have a 3 +1 rotation schedule (3
weeks of inpatient + 1 week of ambulatory/outpatient) during each academic year.
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Post Graduate Year
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Rotations
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Duration
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PGY1
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General Medicine floor rotations
Ambulatory Medicine/clinics
Night Float
Vacation
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30 weeks
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12 weeks
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6 weeks
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4 weeks
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PGY2
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General Medicine floor rotations: 8 weeks
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Ambulatory Medicine/clinics : 15 weeks
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Emergency Medicine rotation: 3 weeks
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Night Float :2 weeks
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Critical Care Units: 20 weeks, divided among the ICU and CCU.
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Vacation : 4 weeks
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8 weeks
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15 weeks
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3 weeks
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2 weeks
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20 weeks
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4 weeks
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PGY3
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(Supervision, Resident Teaching, Service Consultation)
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General Medicine floor rotations
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Ambulatory Medicine/ clinics
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Electives
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Cardiac Cath rotation at Interfaith Medical Center
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Night float
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Neurology
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Geriatrics
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Critical Care Unit
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Vacation
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10 weeks
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17 weeks
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4 weeks
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2 weeks
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6 weeks
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3 weeks
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3 weeks
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3 weeks
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4 weeks
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*Note: The current rotation and coverage schedules are subject to change in accordance
with Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education's (ACGME)
new policies and regulations regarding resident duty hours.
Vacation
Residents are entitled to four weeks of vacation per academic year.
Didactic Curriculum
The curriculum includes didactic lectures, faculty presentations, case
studies, journal club, online courses and a "board review by faculty".
The curriculum repeats itself on an annual basis. Residents also have
the opportunity to teach medical students rotating through the department.
Research and Quality Improvement in Department of Medicine
The program places a strong emphasis on research and quality improvement
in the Department of medicine and all residents are required to participate
in a QI project during their residency.
Residents receive training in Quality Improvement methodology through their
didactic curriculum, online courses and the completion of mentored projects
in various aspects of medicine. They attend departmental and hospital
quality improvement meetings and participate in patient safety rounds.
Professional Development
Residents receive personalized attention to their professional development
through a mentored approach and individualized career counseling.
The program has an excellent record of placement of its graduates in fellowship
programs in the following Sub-Specialties of Medicine: Nephrology, Infectious
Disease, Hematology-Oncology, Endocrinology, and Geriatrics.
Salary and Benefits
The program offers a highly-competitive salary and benefit package that
includes funding for books, a meal allowance, and on-site reduced rate
parking. Senior residents also receive financial support for Internal
Medicine Board Review courses. In addition, residents attend other national
meetings to present their research and quality improvement projects.
Program Requirements for Graduation:
- Residents must demonstrate successful academic progress.
- Completion of scholarly work and a quality improvement project.
- Completion of online course work in medicine, quality improvement, research
methodology, and communication skills.
Information for Residency Applicants:
Residency Program Director: Dr. Rajat Mukherji
Residency Associate Program Directors: Dr. Jigar Patel & Dr. Neil Pasco
Residency Program Coordinator: Ms. Beverly Noel
Interim Chairman, Department of Medicine Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center: Dr. Sibte Burney
For more information, please contact: Ms. Beverly Noel at 718-604-5401.
Meet Our Current Residents
PGY-3 Residents
PGY-2 Residents
PGY-1 Residents
