Harlem Hospital Center Program

The Pediatrics Residency Program at Harlem Hospital Center is designed to provide residents with the fundamental knowledge and expertise to become excellent pediatricians. The program focuses on developing leaders who advocate for children's health and well-being. Residents are encouraged to pursue careers in general pediatrics or subspecialty practice.

The program aims to promote scholarship, critical thinking skills, and an understanding of primary and sub-specialty areas. It emphasizes culturally competent care and trains residents in quality improvement, patient safety, and research principles.

Residents have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of general and subspecialty areas, including neonatology, infectious diseases, genetics, hematology, and more. There are also external rotations available at affiliated hospitals for further specialization.

The program offers educational activities such as Grand Rounds, Morbidity and Mortality Conferences, Journal Clubs, Residents as Teachers sessions, and Wellness Curriculum sessions. Residents are supported in engaging in research activities and encouraged to identify areas of interest early on in training.

For application requirements, interested applicants must complete the ERAS Common Application Form, submit a Curriculum Vitae, provide a minimum of three Letters of Recommendation, include a Personal Statement, and present a USMLE Transcript indicating passing Step I and II CK & CS on the first attempt.

Harlem Hospital Center's Pediatrics Residency Program welcomes both allopathic and osteopathic applicants and supports J-1 visas. The program prefers applicants who have graduated medical school within the last five years or have been employed as physicians within two years. Observerships and externships are not considered employment. An ECFMG certificate is required prior to program entry.

Furthermore, the Harlem Hospital Center offers a robust resident wellness program, including resident outings, annual events, retreat days, financial planning sessions, faculty and resident mentorship, mental health services, and leadership initiatives.

Overall, the Pediatrics Residency Program at Harlem Hospital Center provides a comprehensive and supportive training environment for residents to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their careers as pediatricians.