Richmond University Medical Center Program

The Pediatric Residency Program at Richmond University Medical Center is a three-year training program affiliated with SUNY Downstate. The program aims to prepare residents to be competent pediatricians capable of providing care for children from diverse backgrounds. Residents receive individual attention and guidance, including mentoring for research projects and career planning.

Clinical training includes experiences in a 25-bed inpatient ward, a busy emergency room with a significant pediatric volume, and a Level III NICU. The program emphasizes small group teaching sessions, case discussions, didactic lectures, and individual study. Residents have opportunities for progressive autonomy while being supervised by experienced faculty.

The curriculum is structured to provide residents with increasing levels of responsibility and patient care experience over the three-year period. By the end of the residency, residents are expected to demonstrate competence in providing general pediatric care independently. The program fulfills all requirements set by the Residency Review Committee for Pediatrics training, enabling graduates to sit for the American Board of Pediatrics certifying examination.

Application criteria for the residency program include U.S. citizenship or Green Card status, specific USMLE score requirements, ECFMG verification, and passing Step 3 by a set deadline. The residency program does not sponsor visas and has a five-year cut-off from the date of graduation for applicants. A total of six positions are available for each PGY year. Interview scheduling typically occurs from October through February, with deadlines for applications falling in December.

Overall, the Richmond University Medical Center Pediatric Residency Program provides a supportive learning environment with a focus on preparing residents to become skilled pediatric practitioners capable of delivering evidence-based and compassionate care to pediatric patients of all ages.