We pride ourselves on our program’s supportive, inclusive culture that values advocacy and joy in our work. Our pediatric residency program Zoom ID is 477-318-5601. Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH: People and beautiful hospital! Career Goals: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Everyone is so friendly here and it's a supportive environment to learn and grow. Hometown: Edison, NJ Shifts range anywhere from seven to 12 hours in duration. He is actively involved in clinical and translational research. ET on Zoom (477-318-5601). Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH: The location, our supportive co-residents, and our very personable PD. Buddy Program: A voluntary program to match interns with seniors to help ease the transition into residency. [Continuity clinic conference for each resident, once per week from 1:00-1:30.]. Hobbies: Fencing, Yoga, Weightlifting, High Intensity Interval Training, Skiing, reading a good book, and I love a good Netflix Binge! Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, How comfortable everyone was with each other, Soul-Cycle and Window Shopping (a girl can dream right??). Residents who feel they need the time may also spend an individual month preparing for their pediatric board certification exam. And I love how everyone is always willing to help each other out. Hometown:  Edison, NJ Kristina Bezdickova, DO  What I love about the program when I interviewed here was that it seemed like all the residents were really close, and after being here I realized how true that was. The first children's hospital named after a child, MFCH has set the standard for a comforting and stimulating healing environment for ill children and their families. Hobbies: Cake decorating, reading, traveling  Career Goals: Most likely pediatric cardiology Hobbies: Running, biking, cooking Drawing, photography, trying not to suck at video games, and tennis, The location, our supportive co-residents, and our very personable PD, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Spending time with my family and friends, basketball, outdoor activities, puzzles, and trying new recipes. The people. Take a look at our resident-made YouTube channel to learn more about the program! Some of the most popular departments for research are PICU, NICU, pulmonology, and hematology/oncology. Complementary Pediatric Care Services. With the introduction of a Wellness Curriculum in 2019 and the development of our Wellness Committee, we have initiated a program-wide culture shift to recognize and address the challenges associated with being a modern physician. My favorite thing about Maria Fareri on interview day was traveling through the history of the hospital and feeling like I was part of something more than just healing people, but a child's fantastical vision to heal all children everywhere. Nevine Macalintal, MD  We haven't met each other in person yet, but since then we've all been chatting every day on WhatsApp. Everyone! We also have regularly scheduled mock codes and monthly Emergency Department simulations, or “sims,” with our PICU and PEM attendings. University College Dublin School of Medicine. Hometown: Los Angeles, CA  Medical School: University of Nigeria Nsukka  All PL2s have two half-months as inpatient team leader (again split among the three teams), plus one month each of NICU, ED, PICU, Community Pediatrics and Advocacy, and half a month at our on-campus Child Advocacy Center, the regional referral center for evaluation of non-accidental injuries and sexual trauma in children. Our program is committed to resident education with protected educational time for daily morning report, noon time core conference and, weekly resident-led continuity clinic conference. Hometown: Long Island, NY  Career Goals: TBD I really enjoy playing guitar, watching movies, tinkering with computers, and trying new foods with my friends. While at Westchester the resident participates in the general and subspecialty ophthalmology clinics. This is an opportunity that allows residents to get career guidance for the field of their choice. Also, who doesn’t enjoy seeing a giant fish tank!? Wine nights. Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH: I was drawn to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital because it has every pediatric subspecialty in-house, a diverse patient population, and referral centers from a broad geographical range. These introduce residents to concepts of stress management and mindfulness, while practicing talk therapy and meditation. Most PL3 residents spend their individual rotations preparing for their planned careers: a resident planning a career in outpatient general pediatrics may spend a month at a clinic or private practice, a resident planning a career in emergency medicine may spend a month doing ultrasounds, a resident planning a career as a hospitalist may spend a month as a "pretending" (or "practice attending") hospitalist on the general pediatrics inpatient team, and so on. Westchester Medical Center Pathology Residency Program, Valhalla, NY. Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH: The people, definitely! Psychiatry Residency Hobbies: Cooking (and eating), finding the best cup of coffee, yoga, dance, family/friend time Western University of Health Sciences- COMP, snowboarding, puns, dad jokes, contemporary art, editing photos, puzzles, board games, people watching. Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai  Wenona Lok, DO  Hobbies: Singing  Diversity Committee: Organizes resident-led discussions about current issues in our community and the world. Most recently, I have started learning to play piano. Everyone is a family here and always here to be supportive and have fun despite the stress and craziness of residency. 914.493.6669 or 914.493.6447, © MFCH is the principal referral center of the Hudson Valley, the 150-mile region between New York City and Albany; this ensures that our residents manage childhood illnesses that range from common, to rare, to previously undescribed. Total months over 3 years: 36Westchester Medical Center; About This Program. Chantel Johnson Career Goals: Undecided Hobbies: Spending time with my family and friends, basketball, outdoor activities, puzzles, and trying new recipes  Dr. Kapklein (Director) - Matthew_Kapklein@nymc.edu knowledgeable and well respected pediatrician (outpatient), spending time with family and friends, baking, sports. Career goals: Undecided Shanel Mehta, DO  Stefanie Kagan, DO  Medical School: Albany Medical School/Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education  Here, faculty and residents, as well as guest lecturers, present a variety of pertinent pediatric topics. There seemed to be strong mentorship, and everyone acted like one big family! Skiing. MFCH is a quick, 5-minute drive away from White Plains, which is the commercial and cultural hub of Westchester County. Medical School: Technion American Medical School  Blake LeGrand, MD  Medical School: A.T. I love to try new foods, binge-watch TV shows, watch movies of different genres, and I love to dance (bachata & cumbia fanatic). Hanging out with friends and family. Interviews for invited applicants will be offered via Zoom, the video conferencing platform. 21 were here. I like to cook, watch football/basketball, and hang out with my family and little cousins. Plus the support we get from the chiefs and attendings is amazing! The camaraderie among the residents - and the cool fish tank in the lobby! It’s a fun and beautiful place to come to work everyday. Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada  Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH: Everyone’s door is always open! Additionally, all residents rotate through our hospital-based clinic. We are proud of our residents’ success in obtaining competitive fellowship positions in the fields of their choice. PL1 residents do not work overnight ED shifts. Fencing, Yoga, Weightlifting, High Intensity Interval Training, Skiing, reading a good book, and I love a good Netflix Binge! Sonam Kapoor, DO Career Goals: To heal all the tummies as a pediatric gastroenterologist! Our administrative leadership and extensive teaching faculty strive to maximize the educational opportunities offered by our diverse patient population. Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, foodie adventures, the arts, and of course the Netflix binge  NYC offers everything: a picnic in Central Park, cityscapes on the "Top-of-the Rock" at Rockefeller Center, Broadway shows, the Bronx Zoo, professional sports (the Yankees, the Knicks, the Rangers, the Giants, and the Jets), concerts, and some of the best and most diverse restaurants in the world. 89%Board Pass Rate † 88%Board Certified † 72%Alumni Publication Percentile ‡ 54%Alumni Clinical Trial Percentile ‡ 1977Founding Year. Urology Residency, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship Career Goals: Hematology/Oncology Hometown: Roanoke, VA  Medical School: New York Medical College There seemed to be strong mentorship, and everyone acted like one big family! We offer private rooms for every patient with sleeping space for parents, family housing at our on-site Ronald McDonald house, a giant aquarium, an interactive computer lab, the world's largest dollhouse, a baseball museum, and a wheelchair-accessible miniature golf course. The residents were amazing and kind. Scroll to top of page. The atmosphere of warmth, growth and support, which is a constant. 60Total Filled Spots. Founded in 1860, New York Medical College (NYMC), one of the nation's largest private health sciences universities, is the leading academic biomedical research university between New York City and the state capital of Albany, NY. Hobbies: Trying new candy! Medical School: Tel Aviv University-Sackler School of Medicine   Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH: How happy the residents were about the quality of training and sense of community here. Additionally, there is a wellness committee run by pediatric residents that organizes monthly wellness and social events inside and outside the hospital. Playing and watching games like football and basketball. This is required prior to the start of residency. Hobbies: Ice hockey, hanging out with my wonderful wife and our 2 little boys :) To heal all the tummies as a pediatric gastroenterologist! My co-residents! Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. As you can see below, our graduates go on to many areas of practice all over the country! Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH: The beautiful campus and hospital and the best co-residents. Corporate Citizenship. Medical School: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Goals: General Pediatrics Hobbies: Hiking for Mushrooms, Botany, Classical Art and Music, Poetry, Computer Science, Bicycling and Running, Exploring New Cuisines! Still University-SOMA  Rachel Friedmann, DO  Our dedicated pediatric emergency department is a level 1 pediatric trauma center staffed and supervised by board-certified pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) attendings. One highlight is Bear Mountain State Park, a 40-minute drive north of MFCH. Career Goals: General Pediatrics Career Goals: Pediatric Hospitalist Cooking, karaoke, collecting sneakers, basketball, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, or Pediatric Critical Care. Favorite thing about the program/MFCH:  The people! Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH: The people and educational opportunities. Medical School: New York Medical College The residents were so happy and friendly. Additionally, all residents get at least five individualized blocks during PL-2 and PL-3 where they choose elective rotations that pertain to their own specific career goals. In addition, she serves as the Medical Director of the Balance Center at Westchester Medical Center and the Director of the Cochlear Implant Program at WMC and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Pediatric subspecialty (haven't decided yet). Hobbies: Hiking with my dog, yoga, Pilates Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Career Goals: Nephrology Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine   Career Goals: General Pediatrics  To become the best pediatrician I can be! Associate Program Director, Gabriella Dauer, MD Through ERAS, please submit the following: Applicant Interviews: Tuesdays and Thursdays, October through February, Pediatric Orientation: Last two weeks of June 2021, Pediatric Residency Start Date: July 1st, 2021. During non-inpatient rotations, call responsibilities consist either of ED cross-coverage (as above) or cross-coverage of one of the inpatient teams -- usually three to four calls over the months. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science. Medical School: New York Medical College   For the two larger teams (Rainbows and Ladders) with five juniors and three seniors, the teams are split into two “hemi-teams” for family-centered rounds. I love that the hospital was made for children. Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH: The staff, residents, and my fellow co-interns have been so amazing and supportive, the hospital is beautiful inside and out, and I love walking by the aquarium and gardens every day! Tufts Children's Hospital and Tufts Medical Center is the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine. Career Goals: Gen peds Career Goals: Infectious Diseases Hobbies:  League of Legends, computer hardware Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Hometown: Ridgefield, CT Olivia Shyong, DO  The Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center provides all aspects of pediatric care from healthy newborns to the. What I love about the program when I interviewed here was that it seemed like all the residents were really close, and after being here I realized how true that was. It’s super kid-friendly from the dollhouses, to the different themes on each floor and Christmas in July--it create a safe-haven for them. First year residents spend four weeks in the nursery at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, taking care of healthy newborns, giving anticipatory guidance, and guiding parents after the birth of their child. Career Goals: NICU or hospitalist The salary among the residency program in New York relatively high. Pathology Residency Junhong Ao, DO  As of September 2020, we are a complete Categorical program. Would not want to be anywhere else. Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program Clinic sites range from hospital-based clinics, to community-based health centers, to private practices. Gastroenterology Fellowship Drs. The remaining half of the year is divided between elective subspecialties and individual rotations – three months of each. Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH: My co-residents! Also, the hospital looks like a real life toy house! Nephrology Fellowship Hobbies: Trying to not buy all of Home Goods, reading a good novel, pretending to be a party planner  Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH: Absolutely my co-residents! Call is every fourth or every fifth night. The extremely supportive co-residents, beautifully themed and decorated units and diversity/complexity of cases! 5400, 750 East Adams Street Syracuse, NY 13210 Map & directions Phone: 315 464-5800 Name: Patricia Mondore, MA, Residency Program Coordinator Email: mondorep@upstate.edu We are in the process of starting a White Coats 4 Black Lives chapter in our program, and are proud of our success in attracting outstanding residents from underrepresented groups to our program. Third year residents act as chief residents … Hometown: Columbus, OH   They are free to choose their own topic in an area such as quality improvement (QI), prospective studies, or basic science research. Career Goals: Peds specialty (I wish I knew which one)  Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH: One of the things I’ve loved and appreciate the most about MFCH is the support and guidance I’ve gotten from my seniors from day one. Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH: The camaraderie among the residents - and the cool fish tank in the lobby! Career Goals: Cardiology . The appearance alone can help kids and families (as well as employees) forget they're actually in a hospital. Hometown: Cleveland, OH  Hometown: Nigerian born, Brooklyn raised Hometown: Great Neck, NY  Hobbies: Cooking; Drawing/Painting; Relaxing with friends, a good book, or a movie Our residency program will give you an exceptional foundation in pediatric medicine and clinical research, while allowing you to personalize your learning path and pursue your unique medical interests. Medical School: New York Medical College  Rachel Finkel, MD  After college, she worked on Wall Street for three years, before becoming a high school biology teacher in the Bronx, NY. Absolutely my co-residents! Career Goals: If not Gen Peds, then Cardio or Hem/Onc Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH: The extremely supportive co-residents, beautifully themed and decorated units and diversity/complexity of cases! Hometown: Bronx, NY  | All Rights Reserved |, Impact of an Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) oncology program, Effects of implementing a clinical pathway for community-acquired pneumonia, Incidence of intention to breastfeed among marijuana-using new mothers, Association of mode of delivery with maternal use of marijuana products, Effect of sex on glomerular filtration rate in a programmed rat model, Lifestyle characteristics of parental electronic cigarette users. Samantha Pravder, DO Also, the hospital itself is beautiful and very kid-friendly. The cordial and very supportive work environment that is in place. Hobbies: Baking, watching football, going to the beach, Netflix, dancing, reading and playing with my puppies! Career Goals: Pediatric gastroenterology Residents present our continuity clinic conference. The Children. Care for Families and Patients; Westchester Medical Center COVID-19 Testing Baking, Netflix, hanging out with my kitties, hiking. We strictly observe both New York State and Residency Review Committee regulations regarding resident work hours and supervision. Improving my tennis skills, walking dogs that I wish were mine, and being adventurous with the people I care about. The supportive learning environment, the camaraderie among the residents, incredible attendings, and diverse pathology. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Reading, cooking, yoga, ballet, and the beach, Pediatric Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology, Critical Care, Palliative Care. Hobbies: snowboarding, puns, dad jokes, contemporary art, editing photos, puzzles, board games, people watching