Maimonides Medical Center Program

The Maimonides Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency program offers a compelling opportunity for aspiring emergency medicine professionals to train in one of New York City’s busiest urban hospitals. Located in Brooklyn, the program's comprehensive curriculum and clinical training are designed to cultivate exceptional clinicians and medical leaders amidst a high-volume, high-acuity environment.

Program Overview

The residency program is an ACGME-accredited three-year curriculum, open to both MD and DO graduates, which prepares residents for the diverse challenges in emergency medicine. The program emphasizes the need for residents to become highly competent emergency physicians capable of delivering culturally sensitive care to a diverse patient population, as they see approximately 120,000 patients annually, including significant numbers of pediatrics and trauma cases.1

Curriculum Structure

The curriculum encompasses extensive training across various key areas in emergency medicine:

• Clinical Rotations: Residents rotate through multiple specialties, including critical care, pediatrics, and surgery, allowing them to gain a broad skill set essential for emergency medicine.
• Trauma and Critical Care: As a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center and the only Pediatric Trauma Center in Brooklyn, the emergency department emphasizes trauma management. Residents undertake rotations at renowned trauma centers, including a four-week rotation at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, an experience that enriches trauma care education.
• Ultrasound Training: The program integrates ultrasound education early in training, with residents spending four weeks in ultrasound rotations and participating in hands-on training to become proficient in point-of-care ultrasound.
• Prehospital Medicine: With a robust EMS system consisting of fourteen hospital-based ambulances responding to nearly 60,000 911 calls, residents gain unique experiences in out-of-hospital care, including ride-along opportunities.
• Research Opportunities: A vibrant research division promotes scholarly activity, with residents participating in studies across a wide range of topics relevant to emergency medicine.2

Fellowship Opportunities

The program offers several fellowship opportunities for residents wishing to further specialize:

• Emergency Medical Services Fellowship: A one-year ACGME-accredited program focusing on prehospital care management.
• Ultrasound Fellowship: A two-year program offering deep specialization in emergency ultrasound applications and education.
• Simulation Fellowship: Focusing on simulation-based education, research, and administrative roles within the simulation center at Maimonides.3

Research and Scholarly Activity

The Maimonides residency program offers infrastructure and support for ongoing research projects. The program's research division is equipped to help residents and fellows design and implement studies in critical care, ultrasonography, and patient safety, producing several publications and conference presentations annually.4

Diversity and Inclusion

The program is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes medical education for underrepresented groups in medicine. Through collaborations with local organizations and the implementation of diversity initiatives, the program aims to provide equitable healthcare practices for Brooklyn's diverse communities.5

Salary and Benefits

Residents receive competitive salaries commensurate with national standards, alongside a benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. The program recognizes work-life balance and resident wellness, offering resources to support mental and physical health.6

Visa Support and Application Requirements

The Maimonides program welcomes international medical graduates (IMGs) and provides visa sponsorship for J1 and H1B visas. However, it remains competitive, often favoring applicants with outstanding credentials and accomplishments. Special requirements may include a maximum of one failed Step exam and specific graduation date stipulations for recent graduates.7

Resident Life

Residents are encouraged to engage and foster a community-oriented culture. Regular wellness events, social activities, and mentorship opportunities are provided to enhance the resident experience._ As they navigate the rigor of residency training, residents are supported in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, promoting both personal well-being and professional growth.8

Leadership and Faculty

The program boasts a distinguished faculty comprised of over 70 full-time physicians, experienced in various specialties, including ultrasound, pediatrics, critical care, and toxicology. Faculty members participate actively in resident education, mentorship, and research endeavors, ensuring that residents receive comprehensive training guided by expert knowledge.9