NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program

The NYC Health & Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Program offers a unique Public Health/Preventive Medicine Residency Program designed for physicians interested in health promotion and disease prevention at the population level. This two-year program combines field experience with studies toward a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree.

Key highlights of the program include: - Accreditation by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - Eligibility for Board Certification in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine - Training in epidemiologic, administrative, and clinical skills - Completion of an applied research project in the second year - Clinical rotations in NYC Health Department clinics - Collaboration with experts from the NYC Health Department - Full tuition and select fee reimbursement for the MPH degree - Competitive salaries based on years of accredited postgraduate medical education - Eligibility for benefits available to City employees

Application requirements for the program include: - Completion of at least one year of clinical training in an ACGME, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or College of Family Physicians of Canada accredited program - Eligibility for a full and unrestricted New York State license - United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3 or equivalent - Submission of application materials such as CV, statement of interest, transcripts, exam scores, and letters of recommendation - Participation in the ACPM Standardized Acceptance Process - Additional materials to illustrate interests and activities

The program aims to equip residents with the necessary skills to understand and prevent diseases in both individuals and communities while offering a robust learning environment through field experience, research projects, and clinical rotations. Residents have gone on to hold leadership positions in government, academia, and healthcare. For more details on the specific application process, please refer to the information provided on their website.