Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program

The Pediatric Residency Program at Flushing Hospital Medical Center offers a comprehensive three-year training experience that is both ACGME accredited and focused on preparing residents to provide high-quality medical care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The program encompasses extensive training in various settings, including ambulatory and emergency medicine, inpatient care, and subspecialty experience, ensuring a well-rounded education that closely mirrors the actual practice of general pediatrics.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum is designed to develop the skills necessary for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams within the realm of evidence-based medicine. Residents gain increasing independence throughout the program, empowering them to lead teams and enhance patient care outcomes. Scholarly activities, including research and quality improvement projects, are integrated into the training, fostering a strong foundation in both clinical and academic medicine.

Rotations and Training Sites

Residents will participate in various educational units, including:

• Inpatient Pediatrics at both Flushing Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (JHMC)
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (4 in total)
• Pediatrics Critical Care at Northwell Cohen Children’s Medical Center
• Comprehensive training in Pediatric Emergency Department

Additionally, first-year residents engage with primary care pediatricians in the patient-centered medical home at the FHMC Ambulatory Care Center. Third-year residents will have opportunities for individualized experiences, including rotations with local private pediatricians as approved by the Department.

Subspecialty Experiences

The program offers nine subspecialty educational units that cover pivotal areas such as:

• Adolescent Medicine
• Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
• Palliative Medicine
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Pediatric Radiology

Residents are required to complete four mandatory educational units from a selection of subspecialties, enriching their knowledge and skills in various domains of pediatric care.

Unique Aspects of the Program

The Flushing Hospital Pediatric Residency Program emphasizes a holistic approach to education and patient care. Residents engage with a dedicated interdisciplinary faculty comprised of physicians, nurse practitioners, and social workers, enhancing the collaborative learning environment. This program also proudly reports a 100% success rate among its graduates in achieving their career aspirations, with many securing positions in competitive fellowships and specialties.

Graduates' Success

The dedication to training excellence is reflected in the success of the program’s graduates in a variety of career paths. Notable areas of specialization include Pediatric Neurology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology, and many others. Graduates have achieved positions in esteemed institutions and fellowships across the country, confirming the program's effectiveness in preparing residents for the future.

Residents' Background

The program attracts a diverse cohort of medical graduates, including those from various countries and medical schools. This diversity enriches the educational experience, allowing for a broad exchange of ideas and clinical practices among residents during training.

Visas and Competitiveness

The program is known to be competitive, generally attracting a wide range of applicants, including International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and graduates from osteopathic medicine programs. Visa support is available for the residents; the program can sponsor J-1 and H-1B visas, accommodating foreign medical graduates who meet the program's requirements.

Application Requirements

Applicants must have graduated from medical school within a specified timeframe and must meet certain competencies, including passing USMLE STEP 1 and STEP 2 (with a maximum number of attempts considered). Reference letters and personal statements that reflect commitment to pediatrics are essential parts of the application process.