New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program

The New York Medical College Pediatrics Residency program at Metropolitan Hospital Center aims to provide a comprehensive and diverse training experience for aspiring pediatricians. The program boasts over 50 years of history in teaching and discovery, emphasizing the development of skilled and knowledgeable clinicians dedicated to advocating for children's health.

This ACGME-accredited program at Metropolitan Hospital Center adheres strictly to New York State Code 405 regulations and Resident Review Committee (RRC) guidelines regarding resident work hours and supervision, ensuring a structured and supportive learning environment.

The program's philosophy focuses on offering a well-rounded exposure to pediatric medicine through a balance of general pediatrics, critical care, and pediatric subspecialties. Residents engage in diverse inpatient and outpatient settings with a multicultural patient population, fostering opportunities for child advocacy.

The mission of the program is to educate future pediatric leaders who excel in patient care, critical thinking, technical competence, and professional integrity. Residents are encouraged to embrace self-directed and lifelong learning, preparing them for a career as healers, teachers, researchers, and advocates in the field of pediatrics.

The goal of the residency program is to train residents to become competent general pediatricians capable of delivering high-quality care to a wide range of pediatric patients. Residents also receive training in subspecialty pediatrics to effectively participate in the treatment of patients with chronic and complex conditions. The program emphasizes teamwork and leadership development in both inpatient and ambulatory settings to ensure residents are well-prepared for managing patient care collaboratively.