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Neurological Surgery........................................

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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital/Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital, Park Ridge, IL.............Bay Regional Medical Center, Bay City, MI**.........................................................................................Christiana Care, Delaware**................................................................................................................Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Kalamazoo, MI**..................................Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center, Dearborn, MI.............................................................................Oakwood Southshore Medical Center, Trenton, MI**...............................................................................

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI............................................................................................................Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN........................................................................................................

Barberton Family Practice, Barberton, OH...............................................................................................Cox Family Medicine Residency, Springfield, MO....................................................................................Racine Family Medicine Residency, Racine, WI.......................................................................................Spartanburg Family Medicine Residency Program, Spartanburg, SC..........................................................

Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC..........................................Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME...................................................................................................... Maricopa Integrated Health System/Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ..............................................Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA..................................................................................New York College of Osteopathic Medicine & The Nassau University Medical Center Osteopathic Internal Medicine Internship & Residency Program, East Meadow, NY**.................................New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens/Cornell University Medical College Program, Flushing, NY.....Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI........................................................................................SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY......................................................................................

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus), New York, NY...............................................................

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Wyandotte, MI**.................................................................................Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA.....................................................................................................Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo, Amarillo, TX.......................................................

New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Center, New York, NY..................................................................

Case Western Reserve University at Children's Hospital Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland, OH..........University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.......................................................................................................

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University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX...................................................................................

The Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT...............................................................................Long Island Jewish Medical Center/Zucker Hillside Hospital, The Long Island Campus for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Glen Oaks, NY......................................................................................................University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA.....................................................................Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY................................................................................................

Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA...............................................................................................Huron Hospital, Cleveland, OH..............................................................................................................Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA..................................................................................................Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY......................................................................................Pinnacle Health Hospital, Harrisburg, PA.................................................................................................St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, PA...........................................................................................................SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY......................................................................................University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.................................................................................................Yale-New Haven Medical Center, New Haven, CT...................................................................................

American Diabetes Association Medical Scholars Award..........................................................................American Pediatric Society/Society for Pediatric Research Student Research Program..................................Child Family Health International............................................................................................................

Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists.........................................................................American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.........................................................................................The American Association for the Surgery of Trama..................................................................................American College of Physicians..............................................................................................................American College of Surgeons...............................................................................................................The American Headache Society............................................................................................................American Psychiatric Association............................................................................................................American Society of Echocardiography...................................................................................................Association for Molecular Pathology........................................................................................................Association of American Medical Colleges..............................................................................................The Doctor Job.....................................................................................................................................The Intersociety Council for Pathology Information....................................................................................MedPeds.org........................................................................................................................................National Board of Medical Examiners.....................................................................................................Society for Vascular Surgery...................................................................................................................

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OAKWOODSOUTHSHORE MEDICAL CENTERTrenton, MI

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Oakwood Southshore Medical CenterDr.Craig Glines, Director of Medical Education, 5450 Fort StreetTrenton, MI [email protected]/MedEd/index.asp

As a teaching hospital, Oakwood accepts responsibility for the training of future generations of physicians by offering resident training in both allopathic and osteo-pathic medical education programs.

THE OSTEOPATHIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE:15 internship positions 6 dermatology residencies 8 diagnostic radiology residencies 6 emergency medicine residencies4 family practice residencies 4 general surgery residencies6 internal medicine residencies4 OB/GYN residencies4 cardiology fellowships

The Oakwood Healthcare System encompasses a diverse community of regional, urban, and rural medical training exposure. The system includes the Dearborn main campus,Southshore, Annapolis, Heritage hospitals and several satellite clinics located over WesternWayne County near Detroit Michigan.

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HENRY FORD HOSPITALDetroit, MI

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Henry Ford Hospital 2799 W. Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48202313-916-8234 www.henryford.com

The Department of Anesthesiology offers 12 positions yearly for its ACGME-accredited four-yearresidency program that fulfills all requirements for certification by the American Board ofAnesthesiology (ABA) and is supported by Henry Ford Health System, one of the largest integratedhealth care delivery systems in the country. With more than 50,000 surgical procedures performed atHenry Ford Hospital and Health Network each year involving all major subspecialties, we provideour residents with a wealth of clinical training. To further enhance the residents' clinical experience,we offer state of the art facilities and cutting edge technology. Henry Ford Hospital is a unique educational institution that is affiliated with Wayne State University; our faculty and residents areactively involved in teaching medical students.

Our faculty provide residents with specialty training and expertise in all aspects of anesthesia care.Our faculty is committed to providing the very best in resident education, including preparation for the certifying exam offered by the ABA. With faculty actively involved in the examination process, we ensure that our residents are fully prepared for their board certification exams. In short, residency training at Henry Ford allows you to learn from some of the very best minds in medicine,which is the perfect recipe for success.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITYNashville, TN

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Vanderbilt University HospitalJohn Algren, MD1211 21st Avenue, SouthMedical Arts Bldg, Ste 711Nashville, TN 37212-1240 615-936-1830 615-936-3412 [email protected]/home

The Anesthesiology Training Program at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center offers a completeand rewarding experience. The case mix is unparalleled with all subspecialties represented on site.Our faculty have special expertise and interests including cardiovascular pharmacology and physiology, mechanisms of acute and chronic pain, pediatric anesthesiology and intensive care, and difficult airway management. The Department of Anesthesiology is dedicated to quality patientcare, medical education, and scientific research. Our innovative vision for healthcare, education, andresearch is woven throughout the framework of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a U.S. News"honor roll" healthcare institution nested within the beautiful and historic Vanderbilt University campus.

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BARBERTON FAMILY PRACTICEBarberton, OH

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Lisa M. Schroeder, MD Assistant Director 330-745-5008 330-848-7829 fax155 Fifth St NE Barberton, Ohio 44203 [email protected]

Barberton Family Practice is an unopposed, family-practice only program in a 310-bed community hospital. We are located in a small city 40 minutes south of Cleveland. Because we arethe only residency in this hospital, the residents receive individualized, one-on-one teaching by our specialists. They also have more unrestricted access to procedures and deliveries. Our medicine rotations are primary care focused and run by the family practice residents and family practice attendings. Our continuity clinic is staffed by 6 faculty, a full-time behavioral scientist, as well as several community preceptors. The faculty is diverse in experience and dedicated to teaching andmaking the residents' experience as worthwhile as possible. The residents perform pediatric rotationsat nearby Children's Medical Center of Akron.

Barberton Citizens Hospital offers full spectrum care with a large variety of specialists. The hospitalis very supportive of the residency and highly respectful of family medicine. The hospital is continuallygrowing, now adding a new cardiac catheterization suite and expanding cardiothoracic surgery. There are also plans to build a new emergency department and cancer center.

This residency is a great place to work and learn. We encourage you to look at our website and contact us for more information.

COX FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCYSpringfield, MO

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Cox Family Medicine ResidencyVickie GreenwoodResidency Administrator1423 N Jefferson, A100Springfield, MO 65802417-269-8733 417-269-8750 [email protected]

The mission of the Cox Family Medicine Residency is to train excellent family physicians. The only ACGME-approved residency in a large medical community, we are located in the heartof the Ozarks in Springfield, Missouri. Our program is designed to prepare residents for full-scopefamily medicine. Residents manage the care of ICU patients as part of their inpatient medicine training. All of our Family Medicine faculty do obstetrics. Cesarean section training is readily avail-able, so that many of our graduates are prepared to do their own Cesarean sections when they leaveour program. Our faculty include nine Family Physicians, an OB/GYN, Internist, Psychologist, andNurse Practitioners. We have a well-established electronic health record and night float system.Residents have home access to the EHR. The program provides PDAs to the residents. We have anexcellent group of residents and a superb faculty, with a quality hospital and a top notch support staff.These are the ingredients that make an outstanding residency program. We invite you to experiencethree years with us.

RACINE FAMILYMEDICINE RESIDENCY Racine, WI

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Racine Family Medicine ResidencyRacine, WIToni Drier, Medical Education Coordinator262-687-5656 [email protected]/Racine.htm

Racine Family Medicine Residency is a 6-6-6 program located on Lake Michigan, only 30 milesfrom Milwaukee and 70 miles from Chicago, with friendly small-town atmosphere, Midwesternvalues and recreational opportunities.

PROGRAM STRENGTHS INCLUDE:Only unopposed residency in the areaAffiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin and All Saints Healthcare Thriving hospital, state of the art ER and strong teaching service Faculty pharmacist involved in education and patient careFull-time faculty with a broad range of interests Strong volunteer faculty support from all specialtiesBehavioral science curriculum led by nationally known domestic violence expertGeriatrics training with on-site nursing homeDiverse clinic patient population and on-site interpreter servicesElective clinic lab rotation for CLIA Certification

Racine Family Medicine Center offers a realistic office environment, lab, dedicated staff in federally des-ignated medically underserved area.

Main teaching hospital is 8 minutes from clinic and is a full-service, 350-bed community hospital pro-viding experience in ICU, procedures and core rotations.

We are willing to meet your individual needs during your residency and look forward to hearing from you!

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MELLY GOODELL, M.D.,Program Director

Extremely strong quality corerotations in Pediatrics, OB,Internal Medicine and FamilyMedicine, Outpatientand Inpatient

One of the few FamilyMedicine OB Fellowships inthe Southeastern United States

A rural extension of the programis 13 miles away in ChesneeSouth Carolina

Ninety-nine plus percent boardpass rate

A friendly community near themountains and 3-4 hoursaway from the beach.

Years ago I sat where youdo today. I wonderedabout where I would train,what my teachers and fellowresidents would be like, will

the program be supportive, and where Iwould live, rest, and relax. I found a won-derful program. Now this task is yours. Ihope what I share with you will help in yoursearch for your one-best-place.

I finished Spartanburg in 1980. Years ofprivate practice and teaching led me backto Spartanburg in 1990 as the programdirector. Imagine what that was like. Ireturned to where I was trained, knowingpersonally which areas needed strengthen-ing or a complete overhaul and who werethe good (and bad) teachers. With the helpof the many people that support medicaleducation here, ALL the poor teachers aregone, the old problems fixed, and a con-stantly renewing system of excellence ineducation AND patient care is in place.THIS is the program I wished I had finished!!

Our hospital is a region-leading commu-nity based tertiary care. The FamilyMedicine Program is unopposed with twoother programs. There are twelve residentsper year in family medicine and we are literally king of the hill. There is a smallGeneral Surgery Residency, which helpsgreatly with procedural and surgical train-ing, and a six resident Transitional Program,which assures more comfortable call sched-ules in the first year. Spartanburg is anenhanced program, not an opposed one!

Right now is the peak of our 35 year history. In what other community-basedprogram will you find 27 full-time paid faculty? There are two obstetricians, fiveinternists, four pediatricians, nine familydoctors, one PhD behavioral scientist, onePharmD, one part-time addictionologist, a part-time child psychologist, and five surgical faculty. Many are teacher-of-the-year award winners. This experienced anddedicated faculty gives you the depth ofacademic training of a university setting

AND you get the superb clinical exposureyou expect from a solid community program.Spartanburg is “The Community-basedProgram With University Strengths”. Withthis fulltime faculty support, you can see why.

The core of the program is, of course, ourresidents. We are been fortunate enough toattract outstanding students from acrossthe United States. We have matched full 10of my 15 years here. The in-house boardscores are the highest in history. Our resi-dent culture is one of mutual support forthe success of all. Residents have donemuch to direct the necessary changes overthe years and have a big voice in planningand improvements.

Equally important is where you will live.This growing small city has exploded withgrowth over the last ten years. Spartanburgis friendly, clean, blessed with the bestschool districts in the State, and centered ina geographically diverse area. The moun-tains are 35 minutes away. The beaches area 3-4 hour drive. Charlotte and Asheville,NC are an hour’s drive and it is 2 ½ hoursto Atlanta. Hiking, bike riding, plays, fes-tivals, family events – you name it andSpartanburg has it.

I welcome you to look at one of the truepearls in Family Medicine education. Ourgoal is excellence in all aspects of your edu-cation and a warm, friendly, supportivethree years for you and your significantothers. This is the driving philosophy forthe constant push for quality in residenteducation and patient care that is central inthe philosophy of the Spartanburg FamilyMedicine Residency Program. Come seeone of the best programs around. Perhapsit will become yours!

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SPARTANBURG FAMILY MEDICINERESIDENCY PROGRAMSpartanburg, SC

OTIS L. BAUGHMAN III, M.D.,Director

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Otis L. Baughman III, MD, Director 853 N. Church St. Ste. 510Spartanburg, SC 29303 864 560-1558 864 560-1565 [email protected]

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PGY-1: Categorical6 months Medicine Wards2 months ICU/CCU2 months Ambulatory Block1 month Elective (at WHC or GUH)1 month Vacation

PGY-1: Preliminary5 months Medicine Wards3 months CCU/ICU3 months Elective (at WHC or GUH) 1 month Vacation

PGY-2: Categorical3 months Medicine Wards2 months ICU/CCU0.5 month Night Float1 month Ambulatory Block1 month Emergency Medicine0.5 month Neurology0.5 month Day Float2.5 months Elective (at WHC or GUH)1 month Vacation

PGY-3: Categorical2 months Medicine Wards1-2 months CCU/ICU0-1 months Advanced Teaching Resident Rotation1 month Night Float0.5 month Day Float1 month Medical Consultation1 month Ambulatory Block0.5 month Geriatrics1 month Outpatient Oncology at Georgetown2 months Elective (at WHC or GUH)1 month Vacation

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GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL/WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTERWashington, DC

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Dept.of Med Washington Hospital Ctr.John Hong, M.D., Program Director110 Irving St NW, Suite 2A38JWashington, DC 20010202-877-8278 202-877-6292 [email protected]

The Washington Hospital Center is a nationally recognized academic tertiary care medicalcenter and the 13th busiest hospital in the country. The Internal Medicine ResidencyProgram has a major affiliation with Georgetown University Hospital. Residents can rotate toboth institutions, but the majority of training occurs at Washington Hospital Center, theregion's largest and most comprehensive hospital. Fellowship programs in virtually all subspe-cialties are sponsored. Residents successfully obtain the most desirable and/or prestigiousemployment and fellowship positions. Superior training is provided with extensive resourcesand world-renowned programs in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, endocrinology, and trans-plantation.

OUR PROGRAM IS BASED ON FIVE PHILOSOPHIES:Residency training is optimized when expert full-time faculty work closely with residents tocare for a wide variety of patients. Due to our size and breadth, residents routinely care forpatients with a wide array of common and rare medical conditions. All residents should be well-trained in outpatient and inpatient settings. Resident rotationsinclude orthopedics, gynecology, psychiatry, ophthalmology, ENT, adolescent and geriatric medicine.Residents should be nurtured and encouraged to develop professionally. Highly effective evidence-based medicine, medical research, and teaching curricula are provided. Training humane physicians requires a humane training environment. Night Float, Day Float, fully-staffed nonteaching service, and excellent ancillary support. The best programs develop when residents are actively involved in shaping their trainingexperiences. Residents participate in the development of key educational programs.

We look forward to meeting you and giving you a firsthand look at our program.Please see our website: http://whcenter.org and click the "Academic Programs" link.

JOHN HONG, M.D.,

ProgramDirector

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MAINE MEDICAL CENTERPortland, ME

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Maine Medical CenterDavid Gannon, MD, Program Director22 Bramhall StreetPortland, ME [email protected]

The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Maine Medical Center (MMC) provides an outstanding training environment for a career in general internal medicine or subspecialty medicine. MMC, a 606-bed non-profit hospital, is the largest medical center and teaching hospital innorthern New England. The institution serves as a community hospital for the Greater Portland area,as the largest source of tertiary care in northern New England, and as a center for medical researchand education. We take pride in our high caliber of teaching that effectively balances resident supervision and independent decision-making in all clinical venues. The size and structure of our programprovides optimal resident involvement as well as flexibility in achieving individual resident traininggoals. Our program prepares future internists for a broad range of career pathways. Graduates pursue medical subspecialty training, join primary care practices, become hospitalists, join the publichealth sector and build nationally recognized research careers. Our residents are accepted at competitive fellowships in every subspecialty at prestigious hospitals nationwide. The 3-year ACGMEaccredited training program includes 12 categorical residents per year. An optional 4th year may beadded for pursuit of an MPH or MSc in cooperation with Dartmouth's Center for Clinical EvaluativeSciences. Outstanding candidates are encouraged to contact us for additional information.

MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEMacon, GA

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:MUSM/MCCG Internal Medicine DepartmentKay Lovejoy, Residency Administrator707 Pine StreetMacon, GA [email protected]

Thank you for your interest in our residency training program! I am very pleased to have thisopportunity to introduce you to our program and to describe the attributes that make it a specialplace to undertake the next stage of your medical training.

At the Internal Medicine Residency Program of Mercer University/Medical Center of CentralGeorgia, we believe that our greatest strength is combining excellence in clinical care and educationwith a "family atmosphere". Our faculty members are completely committed to the education of ourresidents. We work closely with house staff and are there every step of the way as you mature into acompetent and confident physician. We are committed to maintaining a friendly relationship betweenfaculty and house staff and are looking for individuals who enjoy working as members of a team.

Finally, a word about living in Macon. This is a beautiful city featuring great weather, easy access to naturalbeauty, and warm southern hospitality. It is a terrific place to raise a family and is home to many schools, universities, and other centers of learning. Macon cannot be beat - there is much to do here in all four seasons.We hope that you will come to see us in Macon to learn more about our training program and to see

first hand what we have to offer.

AFFILIATIONSMayo Clinic Scottsdale,University of Arizona

NUMBER OF INTERNS14 Categorical4 Preliminary

Over 600-Bed Facility withMedicine, Surgery, Obstetrics,Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Radiology,Medicine/Pediatrics, Orthopedics& Emergency Medicine

Dedication to underservedpopulation

Full 5-year ACGME Accreditation

Consistently among highestABIM pass rates in the Southwest

PGY-I (4-WEEK BLOCKS)6 months inpatient medicine1 month medical ICU1 month cardiac ICU1 month emergency medicine1 month ambulatory care1 month night float1 month of elective

PGY-II (4-WEEK BLOCKS)4 months inpatient medicine1 month medical ICU1 month medical consults to emergency medicine1 month ambulatory care5 months of electives including2 weeks of dermatology

PGY-III (4-WEEK BLOCKS)1 month inpatient medicine1 month medical ICU1 month cardiac ICU1 month geriatrics1 month neurology1month medical consults to emergency medicine6 months of electives

The categorical internalmedicine residency pro-gram at Maricopa IntegratedHealth System (MIHS) hasbeen approved by the

Accreditating Council for GraduateMedical Education (ACGME) since 1958.The residency program currently is fullyaccredited with a five-year cycle, the longestpossible by the ACGME. The Departmentof Medicine oversees approximately 60 residents in medicine and medicine/pediatrics. We also have approximately 15medical students per month rotating in theDepartment of Medicine in multiple spe-cialties as well as the medical wards andmedical ICU.

Maricopa Medical Center (MMC) has thesecond largest teaching hospital in the stateof Arizona, is currently licensed for morethan 600 beds, and serves as a Level I pedi-atric and adult trauma center. The hospitalalso has the only burn center within the stateof Arizona. MIHS services one of the stateof Arizona's AHCCCS plans (ArizonaHealth Care Cost Containment System), theArizona managed care/Medicaid system.MIHS serves a predominately underservedpopulation at the hospital and itsComprehensive Healthcare Center (housingsubspecialty clinics) and 11 family healthcarecenters throughout Maricopa County.MMC represents one of the largest and old-est graduate medical education facilities inArizona and has trained over 20% of thephysicians practicing in Arizona.

The internal medicine residents at MMCare a highly dynamic, inquisitive and inter-ested group of physicians. Although theclinical faculty-to-resident ratio is essential-ly one-to-one, residents develop excellentclinical decision making skills by assumingprimary and management responsibilitiesfor all patients with direct daily supervisionand guidance from full-time qualified clini-cians/educators. These experiences trans-late into successful job or fellowship place-ment after residency. We currently enjoy a94% three-year rolling pass rate on theABIM certifying examination - one of thehighest in the state.

All residents in the program rotate throughall specialties of medicine, which is uniquefor training programs in Arizona. In addi-tion, residents have at least 40% of their clin-ical time spent in an ambulatory settinglearning the nuances of general and special-ty care in the clinic setting. The program uti-lizes a night float system, which allows resi-dents to excel at learning while adhering eas-ily to ACGME guidelines.

Finally, it should be noted that the inter-nal medicine residency training program atMIHS offers a unique blend of nationallyrecognized clinical training with the superblifestyle in 5th largest city in America.Phoenix is a rapidly growing, very dynamiccity in the Southwest, which offers manyopportunities for growth and pleasure forresidents and their families.

In summary, for students seeking to be apart of a long-standing tradition of profes-sional growth and excellence, trueMaricopa espirit de corps, and the oppor-tunity to become an excellent internist, weencourage you to visit MIHS and find out for yourself. Please visit us online athttp://mihs.org/mededucation/graduate/internal.html. We encourage you to becomepart of the best.


MARICOPA INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM/MARICOPA MEDICAL CENTERPhoenix, AZ

JAYA M. RAJ, M.D.,Program Director

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Jaya M. Raj, MD Program Director, Internal Medicine2601 E. Roosevelt St., Room #OD10Phoenix, AZ 85008602-344-1218 602-344-1488 faxhttp://mihs.org/mededucation/graduate/internal.html

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The Department of Medicinehas 15 full-time attendings, 10 part-time attendings, and 210 voluntary attendingsEach intern carries an averageof 12 patients Fellowships are available inCardiology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary,Infectious Diseases, and Geriatrics Subsidized housing is availablewithin walking distance from the hospital The New York Hospital MedicalCenter of Queens is a 487-bedhospital. Of those: 240 aremedical beds; 13 are CCUbeds; 12 are MICU beds

PGY-17 blocks on the Floors2 blocks in the Units (CCU, ICU)1 block E.R.1 block Ambulatory Care or Elective1 block Night Float1 block Vacation

PGY-24 blocks on the Floors3 blocks in the Units1 block in the Screening Clinic3 blocks Elective1 block Night Float1 block Vacation

PGY-33 blocks on the Floors1 block Medical Consult1 block Ambulatory Care1 block Memorial SloanKettering Cancer CenterCare Facility4 blocks Electives1 block Night Float1 block Vacation

The New York HospitalMedical Center ofQueens offers both one-yearand three-year residencytraining programs in inter-

nal medicine. Training is designed to givesolid grounding to a career either as a sub-specialist or as a primary care internist.Recent graduates have received fellowshipsfrom some of the most prestigious institu-tions in the country. Others have gone on toprivate practice, after working in the officesof some of New York's most successfulpractitioners during training. Still othershave remained to do a fellowship, or toserve as chief residents. Whatever theircareer choice, New York Hospital-Queensprovides its residents with a unique "step-ping stone" to a successful career.

New York Hospital-Queens has grownover the years from a small communityhospital to a 487-bed teaching hospital andtrauma center at the hub of a full system ofhealth care services in a variety of settings.Since 1993, the hospital has been affiliatedwith The New York Hospital-CornellMedical Center, one of the nation's leadingacademic medical centers. It's now rankedamong the top 10 medical centers in NewYork City.

As befits a top medical center, we havesuperior facilities, including: one of thelargest dialysis units on the East Coast; a growing cancer center, including one ofthe nation's most advanced radiationoncology units; and an expanding programof cardiovascular services. Also of interest,computers are available to the housestaff24 hours a day on all the medical floors.

Residents receive a solid clinical educa-tion. They rotate through all the major sub-specialties and critical care areas, includingrotations in Geriatrics at Silvercrest NursingFacility; subspecialty electives are availableat The New York Hospital-Cornell MedicalCenter. As well as gaining clinical experiencein the hospital, residents rotate through pri-vate physicians' offices during their threeyears of training. Our support systems areextensive, so residents are freed to concen-trate on providing high quality care.

We encourage an innovative curriculumand take an active part in matching houses-taff's interests with electives both inside andoutside the institution. In the past, resi-dents have taken electives both at otherhospitals in the area -- such as New YorkHospital, Mt. Sinai, Albert Einstein, and

North Shore -- and out of state. Recently, aresident who was interested in critical caretook an elective at the Maryland ShockTrauma Center.

To complement its clinical strengths, thedepartment has expanded its researchefforts. The Division's of Infectious Diseaseand Nephrology have full time Ph.D.'sdoing both basic science and clinicalresearch, leading to frequent publications.

Clinical training is complemented bydidactics. We have a serious board reviewcourse, which produces an excellent passrate. Unlike programs that have boardreview only in the third year, our boardreview course is scheduled on a monthlybasis throughout the three years.

Perhaps the most unique feature of NewYork Hospital-Queens is the variety ofpathophysiology we see. We are the leadingteaching hospital in the most rapidly grow-ing borough of New York, which has a cul-turally diverse patient population ,there-fore, we see pathology that's unique toother parts of the world. Our hospital hasa much lower HIV patient population thanother urban hospitals.

The program's other distinguishing fea-ture is its family-like atmosphere. We makesure no resident ever gets lost. We listen tothem, get a feel for what their problems are,and make changes in the program to insurea quality education. Residents from eachyear also have a voice in the program asmembers of the curriculum committee. In addition, residents enjoy each other's com-pany and are always encouraged to partici-pate in department-sponsored social events.

We are particularly proud of our faculty,who pride themselves on their accessibilityand daily involvement with residents. Theyserve as both friends and advisors to theresidents -- each resident is assigned to afaculty member who follows the residentthrough all three years and gives careerguidance as well.

The hospital's location in Queens is apleasant, relaxed setting -- a quiet neighbor-hood of one-family homes. Of particularinterest to sports fans, we are located nearShea Stadium, The National Tennis Center,and Belmont and Aqueduct racetracks.We're within easy access to Manhattan andsome of the world's best cultural attractions,shops, and restaurants.

I encourage you to visit us and see first-hand how our program can help you toachieve your professional goals.


NEW YORK HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF QUEENS/CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGE PROGRAMFlushing, NY

TERENCE M. BRADY, M.D., Chairman

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens Department of MedicineTerence M. Brady, MD, Chairman56-45 Main St.Flushing, NY 11355-2966 718-670-1347 718-670-2456 [email protected]

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FACTS AT A GLANCE

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The New York College ofOsteopathic Medicineand the Nassau UniversityMedical Center have an

ongoing 20- year relationship in providingquality medical education.

As the only medical school in NassauCounty, and as one of the largest anddiverse medical schools in the country,NYCOM has designated NUMC as a pri-mary teaching site for third and fourth yearmedical students.

Over the years, this has led to many DOschoosing NUMC for their postgraduatetraining. For many years, NUMC hasoffered a traditional rotating internship,which is extremely sought after, and com-petitive. The rotating internship is current-ly approved for 18 positions, which are fullyfunded. This internship fulfills the require-ment for a preliminary year for residenciesin PM&R., radiology and anesthesia. Infact, the rotating internship provides themajority of DOs for these other NUMCresidency programs.

In addition, the Internal MedicineResidency is "dually-approved," meaning ithas met the criteria for both AOA andACGME educational excellence. DO gradu-ates of the NUMC Internal MedicineProgram are therefore eligible to take boththe AOBIM and ABIM BoardExaminations, and thus become board certi-fied by both. This provides DO graduates ofthe program maximum flexibility when itcomes to employment opportunities andacademic appointments later in their career.

The NUMC Internal Medicine Residencyrecently completed an AOA inspection, andwas granted full three-year accreditation.Our program offers all the elements of a high

quality braining program, which includeslarge volume of cases, wide scope, and signifi-cant "hands on" experience. We hope youchoose to become part of our team.

Sincerely,Kenneth J. Steier, DO, FACOI, FCCPAssociate Clinical ProfessorProgram Director, Osteopathic InternalMedicine ResidencyDirector of Medical EducationNassau University Medical Center

ABOUT NUMCThe Nassau Health Care Corporation con-sists of a medical school affiliated TeachingHospital (the Nassau University MedicalCenter), a geriatric center and seven ambu-latory care facilities that serve the people ofNassau County, a New York City suburbancommunity of more than 1 million people.The hospital is a large, modern tower withattractive state-of-the-art inpatient servicesincluding advanced trauma and tertiarycare. Outpatient services are designed tofacilitate supervised post-graduate trainingin ambulatory specialty care. Seven free-standing healthcare offices scatteredthroughout the County serve a large unin-sured and Medicaid population that pro-vides excellent primary care experiencesupervised by faculty appointed to SUNYat Stony Brook and the New York Collegeof Osteopathic Medicine Medical Schools.We also have a new affiliation agreementwith the North Shore /Long Island JewishHealth System.

One hundred ninety faculty members arefull time at the NHCC and, with a large vol-untary staff, provide clinical, basic scienceand research instruction and supervision toresidents and medical students. The hospitalsupports 15 clinical departments and 22ACGME-accredited Residency TrainingPrograms plus an Osteopathic Internshipand Medical Residency. The EmergencyDepartment serves the region including thefamous Long Island beaches, barrier islandsand its extensive highway system. TheCorporation newly formed in 1999 and nolonger politically or fiscally dependent on theCounty is heavily committed to the educa-tion of medical students, residents andContinuing Medical Education.

Residents are given the option to live incampus apartments or to accept anallowance to supplement off-campus quar-ters. On-campus parking is provided at nocost and the Hospital provides meals dur-ing duty hours. A restaurant, gift shop andATM are located within the Hospital. Achapel and clergy provide Christian, Jewishand Muslim religious services. Uniformsare provided and laundered at no cost, asare wide-area pagers. A full service HealthSciences Library, open from 9AM to 9PM


NEW YORK COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE & THE NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICALCENTER OSTEOPATHIC INTERNAL MEDICINEINTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY PROGRAMEast Meadow, NY KENNETH STEIER, D.O.,

Program Director

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Nassau University Medical CenterKenneth Steier, DO, MHA, FACOI, FCCP, Director of Medical Education 2201 Hempstead TurnpikeEast Meadow NY 11554516-572-8836 516-572-0155 [email protected] www.numc.edu

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each weekday, subscribes to most of themajor medical journals and houses approx-imately 10,000 monographs. The HealthSciences Library is accessible to authorizedpersonnel at other times by arrangement.

RESIDENT PHYSICIANS SALARY PLAN (EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005):

PGY1 - $42,862PGY2 - $45,485PGY3 - $50,145PGY4 - $52,447PGY5 - $54,507PGY6 - $56,553PGY7 - $60,171

Residents living off-campus receive anadditional $3,553 per year (PGY1 through PGY7).

CURRENT RENTS ON-CAMPUS:YEARLY RATES

Studio - $7,104One Bedroom - $8,526Two Bedroom - $9,957Three Bedroom - $ 11,368

Resident concerns, including personalissues, are addressed through theDepartment of Academic Affairs by aResident Council, by professional counsel-ing, and by faculty mentors. An excellenthealth insurance program provides full ben-efits to residents and their families; medicalcare at the hospital is offered at no chargeduring the initial wait period. Residents arefully covered by a self-insured professionalliability (malpractice) policy. An orientationprogram is held immediately before the Julystart date to introduce important hospitalservices and staff, to describe resident rightsand privileges and address issues related toprofessional and personal life.

The Medical Center is located in the centerof Nassau County, 30 miles fromManhattan, and is convenient to severalmajor shopping malls, superb restaurants,world famous beaches, outstanding parksand recreation facilities, and our own NewYork Islander hockey team. The skyline ofManhattan, visible from our medical tower is45 minutes away by rail or expressway. Ouractive Community Relations Departmentoften offers reduced rate opportunities for

Broadway plays, major sporting events,concerts and opera. Each year the Hospitalsponsors a number of different familyevents on campus.

For more information please email us [email protected] or click on any ofthe residency programs at NHCC thatinterests you for more information and theapplication procedure. Also take a few min-utes to explore our Web site and gain amore complete picture of the MedicalCenter- its staff, resources and opportuni-ties for professional and personal growth.

© 2002-2003 Nassau University Medical Center,All rights reserved.

The primary goal of ourtraining program is toeducate broadly, to involvethe resident in high quality

teaching activities in the ambulatory, aswell as inpatient settings, and to presentdidactic material in accordance with theprogram's curriculum. This is all accom-plished in a nurturing, academic atmosphereby an outstanding faculty, where postgrad-uate education is our primary concern.

The medical service boasts a unique blendof primary, as well as tertiary care. RogerWilliams Medical Center serves as the sitefor the state's only bone marrow transplan-tation program and has a highly regardedmultidisciplinary oncology program, out-standing gerontological services, an inte-grated musculoskeletal center, board-basedclinical and basic research programs inmolecular biology, immunology, carcino-genesis and HIV-related diseases and fel-lows in all of the medical subspecialties.

We at Roger Williams Medical Center arededicated to insuring that your residencytraining is both academically stimulatingand thoroughly enjoyable.


ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTERProvidence, RI

ALAN B. WEITBERG, M.D.,Program Director

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Roger Williams HospitalInternal Medicine Residency ProgramAlan B. Weitberg, MD, Program Director825 Chalkstone AvenueProvidence, RI 02908-4735410-456-2070 410-456-2016 [email protected]/res_internal.htm

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42 Internal Medicine Residentswith strong subspecialty support

State's only blood and marrowtransplant program

Major teaching affiliate of theBoston University School of Medicine

Broad research base with focuson immunology/immunotherapystem cell biology

Outstanding fulltime and voluntary teaching faculty

PGY 11.5 months ICU/CCU2.5 months intern float/night float/addiction medicine3 months electives3 months general medical floors1 - 2 months no call floors1 months selective

PGY 21 month ICU1 month CCU3 months general medical floors1 month no call floors4 months of electives2 month night float(part may be completed in PGY 3 year)1 month RWMC Emergency Department(part may be completed in PGY 3 year)

PGY 31 month ICU1 month CCU2 months general medical floors1 month no call floors5 months electives1 month ambulatory clinic1 month night float(may be completed in PGY 2 year)1 month RWMC Emergency Department(part may be completed in PGY 2 year)

FACTS AT A GLANCE

ROTATION SCHEDULE

The SUNY Upstate MedicalUniversity at SyracuseInternal Medicine ResidencyTraining Program provides anexcellent and comprehensive

educational experience utilizing three diversehospital settings on one clinical campus. Ourregional medical center, a large private com-munity hospital and the central New YorkVeterans Administration Medical Center pro-vide us with a considerable variety of clinicalexposures. The geography of the Syracusemetropolitan area allows our program to drawfrom a seventeen county population of over1.5 million people while enjoying the lifestyle ofan intimate and comfortable smaller city.

Our expanding committed full-time facultyare involved in patient care, teaching and thefull spectra of medical research. As a medicalcenter, we are leaders in the development ofscientific and health care management inno-vations which are recognized across thenation. Additional motivated, voluntary fac-ulty complement our teaching abilities. Weare quite able to provide one-on-one trainingfor our residents and students--a commitmentwe are proud to make. The Department ofMedicine is organized into 9 divisions. GeneralMedicine, the largest, provides our residentswith an extensive exposure to AmbulatoryInternal Medicine, as well as maintaining alarge referral base for our consulting subspe-cialists. We have fellowship training in themajor subspecialties of Internal Medicine.

We offer two training programs within theDepartment of Medicine. Our three year cat-egorical program provides extensive trainingin both the traditional hospital setting as wellas a variety of outpatient ambulatory sites inprimary and tertiary care. Our preliminary yearprogram offers extensive exposure to medi-cine and prepares people for further trainingin other specialties. Electives in primary care,women's health and sports medicine allowparticipants more time in primary care settingswith greater exposure to topics such as pre-ventive medicine, adolescent health care,breast care, and biopyschosocial medicine.

The SUNY Upstate Medical University atSyracuse continues to grow. In addition toour $52 million Concentrated Care facility,state of the art Emergency Department and$14 million library, construction is underwayfor vertical expansion of the ConcentratedCare Tower and a new lobby and entrance toUniversity Hospital with an enclosed walk-way to the new 1200 space parking garage.Our ambulatory care facilities, including aJoslin Diabetes Center, are located within athree block walk or short shuttle ride of

University Hospital. These major constructionprojects have reflected our continued inpatientand outpatient population growth. AtUniversity Hospital alone the Departmentmanages over 3,700 admissions a year andover 45,000 ambulatory patient visits.

Reflecting the changing sociodemographicsof medicine and medical education, we pro-vide yearly ambulatory care block rotationsfor the resident physicians. Residents are giventraining in outpatient gynecology, behavioralmedicine, sports medicine, ambulatory patientmanagement techniques, and preventive med-icine such as sigmoidoscopy. This affords amuch broader experience than the traditionalexclusive inpatient focus. Third year Residentshave the choice of working in private office set-tings, as well as the traditional hospital ambu-latory care sites. Our major ambulatory carefacilities utilize the Firm system, modeled afterthe group practice. Residents work consistent-ly with teams of attendings, mid-level practi-tioners, and nurses, and develop panels ofpatients for whom they are primarily responsible.

Considerable research is ongoing in theDepartment of Medicine and the University asa whole. Large projects in retrovirology, clini-cal cancer treatment, the pathophysiology ofHelicobacter pylori, the management of chronichepatitis, the genetics of systemic lupus erythe-matosus, cellular and clinical cardiac electro-physiology, clinical AIDS trials, and renal tubu-lar membrane transport are just a few of theexamples of ongoing research projects withinthe Department of Medicine. The city of Syracuse was ranked 32nd out of 343

metropolitan areas in the Millenium edition ofthe Prentice Hall Travel Places Rated Almanac. Itprovides safe and affordable housing in an urbansetting, with museums, a superb symphonyorchestra, a nationally recognized resident profes-sional theater, major collegiate sports, minorleague baseball and hockey, and easy access toboth the Adirondack Park and the Finger LakesRegion. Syracuse can provide its inhabitants mul-tiple ways of enjoying their free time.

The SUNY Upstate Medical University atSyracuse Department of Medicine is proud ofits residency training program. It has a longtradition of educating physicians who do verywell in General Internal Medicine or go on totrain successfully in the subspecialties ofmedicine. Our graduates perform well in theBoard examinations (97% rolling 3 year averageas of 2004) and compete successfully for fellowship training. We plan to continue toprovide an excellent educational milieu as wegrow and continue to meet the challenges ofhealth care delivery, education and research inthe 21st century and beyond.


SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY Syracuse, NY

VINCENT E. FRECHETTE, M.D.,Program Director

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:SUNY Upstate-SyracuseVincent E. Frechette, MD, Program Director750 East Adams St.Syracuse, NY 13210 315-464-4506- 315-464-4484 [email protected]/medicine

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Rotations available in threehospitals within walking distance (private, university and VA)

LOCATION: Syracuse, NYrated 32nd by "Places RatedAlmanac" out of 343 NorthAmerican metropolitan areas

A current rolling three-yearABIM board passing rate of 97%

Ambulatory teaching experiencesin a variety of off-campus settings,including an HMO, privateoffices, a community clinic,and new medical clinic facilities

Large, public medical school affiliation with over 600 medicalstudents and graduate students

PGY 1 (12 MONTHS)6 months inpatient wards1 month emergency room1 month ICU1 month ambulatory care block1-1 1/2 months elective/consults1/2 - 1 month night float1 month vacation

PGY 2 (12 MONTHS)4 months inpatient wards2 months ICU1 month ambulatory care block1 month night float1 month vacation3 months elective/consults

PGY 3 (12 MONTHS)3 months inpatient wards4 months elective/consults1 month ambulatory care block2 months ICU1 month ER1 month vacation

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NEUROLOG ICAL SURGERY

NEWYORK- PRESBYTERIANHOSPITAL (CORNELL CAMPUS)New York, NY

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Janet E. GluszakProgram Coordinator525 East 68th StreetNew York, NY [email protected]

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The Neurological Surgery Residency Program at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital(Cornell Campus) in New York City provides training in Clinical Neurological Surgery. The Neurological Surgery Residency Program has a long and distinguished history and considers applications from graduates of four-year medical degree programs or their equivalent.

Each year two residents are accepted into the Neurological Surgery Training Program. The program begins with a six-month general surgery internship followed by a six-month period where the trainees are exposed to basic training in neurology, diagnostic neuroradiology,and neurological intensive care medicine. The following year begins the clinical neurosurgicaltraining that includes four clinical years of neurological surgery and two years pursuing researchinterests under the sponsorship of the Basic Science Institute either at the Weill Medical Collegeof Cornell University, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, or the Rockefeller University.The program, however, is sufficiently flexible to meet individual needs. The four clinical yearsprovide extensive training and exposure to adult neurosurgery including cerebrovascular neurosurgery, brain tumor surgery, and complex spine neurosurgery. Additionally, trainees areexposed to pediatric neurosurgery, movement disorder neurosurgery, and interventional neuroradiology/endovascular surgery.

Interviews for the neurological surgery residency training positions are offered on the basis of a candidate’s academic record, test scores, provocations, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.

Howard A. Riina, MDDepartment of Neurological Surgery

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)

THE AMERICANHEADACHE SOCIETYMt. Royal, NJ

DID YOU KNOW?

Headache is the most common complaint for which people see neurologists and the seventhmost common reason they visit their primary care doctors.--Migraines and other Headaches, William B. Young, MD & Stephen D. Silberstein, MD, 2004

Founded in 1959, the American Headache Society (AHS) is a professional society of healthcare providers dedicated to the study and treatment of headache and face pain.

The educational objectives of AHS are to continue to improve the knowledge, skills and professional performance of physicians, psychologists and other health professionals in the careof patients with head, neck and orofacial pain.

WE'RE ESPECIALLY PROUD OF OUR 2005 ACHIEVEMENTS:Successful two-year effort by AHS and the American Academy of Neurology culminated inthe recognition and accreditation by the United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) that headache is now a subspecialty

Multi-year effort to create a novel, interactive Consequence-Based Learning System on headache for neurology residencies that shifts from "structure and process" education to outcomes-based evidence and fulfills all six Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education core competencies

Learn more about the newest advances in the treatment of headache by joining The AmericanHeadache Society as a trainee member or by participating in a variety of headache educationexperiences. Travel Awards are available for each of our three meetings.

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:The American Headache SocietyLinda McGillicuddy, Executive Director19 Mt. Royal, NJ 08061856-423-0043 856-423-0082 [email protected]

NEUROLOGY

HOWARD A. RIINA, M.D.,Program Director

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OBSTE TR I CS & GYNECOLOGY

HENRY FORD WYANDOTTE HOSPITALWyandotte, MIFOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Henry Ford Wyandotte HospitalDavid L. Wolf, D.O., Program Director [email protected] Flandorfer, Program Coordinator [email protected]

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital has one of the leading Osteopathic OB/GYN residency programs inMichigan with nearly 1,700 deliveries and 1,400 gynecologic surgical procedures performed annually. Thehospital serves a broad demographic population with a large variety of obstetrical and gynecological needs.

The program faculty consists of 25 private attending/faculty physicians well versed in OB/GYN as well as sub-specialties. The faculty and residents work together as a team with residents exercising progressive responsibility ofpatients. Residents work as partners with the faculty as they participate fully in the medical care of patients.

The graduate training program in obstetrics and gynecology is accredited by the American OsteopathicAssociation (AOA) and is designed to prepare graduates for the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics andGynecology (AOBOG) board examinations. The residency program has academic affiliations with the MichiganState University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Wayne State University Schools of Medicine and Henry FordHealth System. Our base medical students are from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan StateUniversity College of Osteopathic Medicine and Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM).

All graduates from the program find positions and practice opportunities within either the Henry Ford HealthSystem, throughout Michigan or in multiple areas of the country. Close to 95 percent of residents pass the writtenand oral AOBOG certifying examinations on their first attempt.

YEARS OF TRAINING: Four - Five NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Eight

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMProvide residents with the comprehensive training and education necessary to deliver high quality healthcare for female patients in obstetrics, gynecology and primary care.Offer opportunities for residents to develop the necessary professional and leadership skills they will use throughout their careers.Educate residents through a wide variety of experiences to become leaders in gynecology and obstetrics.Provide an intellectually stimulating and outstanding academic environment where the residents engagein professional development.Emphasis on evidence-based medicine and progressive training through a team-based approach withresidents and faculty.

Residents are provided a "Residency Program Manual" upon entry into the program. The manual, whichcontains detailed descriptions of the program learning objectives, is reviewed and modified annually toensure all clinical training needs and AOA mandated educational requirements are met.

DAVID L. WOLF, D.O., F.A.C.O.O.G.Program Director

LEHIGH VALLEYHOSPITAL Allentown, PA

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in our Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program. Our 16-resident program is located in beautiful Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lehigh Valley Hospital proudly offers our residentsunparalleled education and experience in this rewarding field of medicine. From state-of-the-art equipmentto subspecialty rotations, including Oncology, Urogynecology, Maternal-Fetal-Medicine, and ReproductiveEndocrinology and Infertility, as well as Geriatrics, Ambulatory Medicine, and Primary care, our residentsreceive the best medical education that can be offered. While Lehigh Valley Hospital offers the subspecialtyrotations listed, it is important to note that there are no fellows at our institution, which further ensures ourresidents receive full exposure to all surgical and educational opportunities.

Our faculty consists of 30 generalists, two boarded RE&I physicians, and two Urogynecologists. We are currentlyexpanding our subspecialists to include seven MFM physicians and three Gynecologic Oncologists.

Additionally, Lehigh Valley Hospital allows residents 24-hour access to modern library facilities, whichinclude individual work stations and on-line subscriptions to Medline/Ovid, MD Consult, and Up-to-Date.The hospital intranet provides a link to all titles, journals, etc., housed at the hospital libraries, and thelibrary is part of a consortium which allows for access of any materials not readily available.

I am proud to say that our Department is fully committed and dedicated to making the program offeredat Lehigh Valley Hospital the best OB/GYN Residency in the country.

For a copy of our residency video or for further information, please contact: Teresa Benner, ResidencyProgram Coordinator.

PATRICE M. WEISS, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Program Director

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Lehigh Valley HospitalTeresa Benner Residency Program CoordinatorPO Box 7017 Allentown, PA 18105-7017 610-402-9515 610-402-9688 fax [email protected]

ROTATION SCHEDULE

PGY1GynecologyObstetricsMFMRE & INight FloatEmergency Department

PGY2GynecologyObstetricsOncologyNight FloatRE&IMFMICU

PGY3GynecologyObstetricsOncologyNight FloatUrogynecology

PGY4GynecologyObstetricsOncologyAmbulatory MedicineNight FloatGeriatrics

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SECOND YEARResident gain continued experiencein obstetrics and gynecologyGynecologic serviceUltrasoundWork-up all triage patients,

FIRST YEARSpecialty Track InternshipResident gains experience in normaldeliveries, cesarean sections, fetal monitoring, high-risk obstetrics,and obstetrical anesthesiaGynecologic serviceUltrasoundWork-up all triage patients, ER patients and consultsRun the board and perform all spontaneous vaginal deliveriesAssist/perform on all cesarean sectionsNeonatal Resuscitation Certification Course

ER patients and consultsAssist/perform operativevaginal deliveries w/ sr. presentAssist/perform on all cesarean sectionsPerinatologyGeneticsAssist/perform on allmajor surgeries

THIRD YEARPrimary emphasis is on increasing obstetric and gynecologic skillsTeach assist all SVDsPerform/teach assist all operative vaginal deliveriesPerform/ teach assist all cesarean sectionsPerform all major surgeries

and assist when ableEndocrinologyUrology

FOURTH YEARRefinement of advancedtechnical skills and development of leadership qualitiesTeach assist all SVDsPerform/teach assist all operative vaginal deliveries

Perform/ teach assist all cesarean sectionsPerform all major surgeries and assist when ableElectiveBoard review course atMSU required for all fourth year residents

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BLOCK 1: TWO MONTHSTEAM EMPHASIS:General obstetrics and gynecology,gynecologic oncology, urogynecology,pelvic reconstructive surgery

RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:All residents will continue to participatein the primary care of their continuitypatients but the team will concentrateon the above areas of interest.

4TH YEAR RESIDENT:Major surgical experience in oncology, urinary incontinence, pelvic relaxation; pre and post operative care, direct teaching rounds and patient care provided by the team.3RD YEAR RESIDENT: Major surgical experience in oncology, urinary incontinence, pelvic relaxation,and general gynecology: pre and post operative care; responsible for gynecologic oncology and pathology conferences.2ND YEAR RESIDENT: Assist in surgery and serve as primary operator on minor cases and selected general gynecologic major cases; pre and post operative care conduct colposcopy clinics; one month on Intensive Care rotation.1ST YEAR RESIDENT:Assist in surgery, perform selectedminor cases, pre and post operativecare; one month on Emergency Room rotation.

BLOCK 2: TWO MONTHSTEAM EMPHASIS:General obstetrics and gynecology,high risk obstetrics, genetics, ultrasound, bone densiometry, and mammography

RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: All residents will continue to participatein the primary care of their continuitypatients but the team will concentrateon high risk obstetrical managementand imaging.

4TH YEAR RESIDENT:Management of high risk OB patients: antepartum and postpartum care;ultrasound, genetics; direct teaching rounds and patient care provided by the team.3RD YEAR RESIDENT:Perform genetic amniocentesis, ultrasound, high risk obstetrics; prepare maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology conferences.2ND YEAR RESIDENT:Labor and delivery management, operative obstetrics, antepartum and postpartum care.1ST YEAR RESIDENT:Neonatal Advance Life Support Certification; low risk obstetrical care; one month of imaging andspecial procedures (ultrasound, bone densiometry, urodynamics).

BLOCK 3: TWO MONTHSTEAM EMPHASIS:General obstetrics and gynecology,reproductive endocrinology and infertility, private gynecologic surgery

RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:Emphasis on all aspects of REI. All residents will continue to participate in primary care of their continuity patients.

4TH YEAR RESIDENT:Work with private practitioners;direct the team, perform major cases on team patients, direct teaching rounds.3RD YEAR RESIDENT:Work with private practitioners;perform major cases on team patients, work with infertility team staff, prepare REI conferences.2ND YEAR RESIDENT: Learn basic endocrinology and infertility, assist in surgery,perform selected major cases, one month MICU.1ST YEAR RESIDENT:2 months on family medicine including geriatrics.

OBSTE TR I CS & GYNECOLOGY

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTHSCIENCES CENTER ATAMARILLOAmarillo, TX

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:Texas Tech University Health SciencesCenter at AmarilloJames W. Van Hook, MD, FACOG, FASAMResidency Program Director, Professor & Regional Chair, Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine,Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology [email protected]

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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas Tech University Health SciencesCenter at Amarillo offers a four year obstetric and gynecology residency program, which isfully accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education of the AmericanMedical Association, and is approved for three residents at each level. In the year 2005, the department celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary of residency training.

The residency program is designed to offer experience in the diverse areas of obstetrics and gynecology to prepare residents for a career in either private practice, fellowship training in subspecialties, or in academic medicine. The clinical experience is gained by exposure to approximately 2,000 deliveries per year, an average of 750 major gynecologic surgical proceduresper year, and an outpatient service of greater than 24,000 patient visits per year. The department iscomplimented by experienced subspecialty faculty working within our two primary teaching hospitals. Because of the geography of the area, the department serves as a tertiary referral centerfor maternal fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo is located within a unique four hundred-acre campus that includes two hospitals and a regional Cancer Center. The depart-ment functions in numerous outpatient facilities in the Amarillo area. Services available includeobstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound, bone densitometry, urodynamic testing, incontinencebiofeedback, and the full range of general and subspecialty care.JAMES W. VAN HOOK, M.D.,

Program Director

ROTATION SCHEDULE

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PATHOLOGY

5 KEY FACTS:Laboratory medicine (clinicalpathology) encompasses alllaboratory disciplines appliedto health care, education, and research.

Laboratory medicine continuesto grow in importance.

ACLPS is an organization of

academic laboratory medicineprofessionals committed tolaboratory medicine educationand practice.

Board certification in clinicalpathology and various subspecialtycertifications are available.

Subspecialties include ClinicalChemistry, Coagulation,

Cytogenetics, Hematology,Hematopathology,Immunology, LaboratoryManagement, MedicalInformatics, Microbiology,Molecular Diagnostics,Mycology, Toxicology,Transfusion Medicine, and Virology.

The purpose of ACLPS is to advance education in the field of laboratory medicine.Laboratory medicine, also termed 'clinical pathology,’ is a field of medical science thatencompasses all laboratory disciplines applied to health care, education and research. Individuals maybecome board certified in clinical pathology and practice as generalists or they may complete asubspecialty fellowship, have a focused clinical practice, and pursue their research interests.

The members of the Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists firmly believethat the role of laboratory medicine will continue to grow in importance. It is a field in whichprofessional competence, dedication, and scholarship are required. The promise and importance ofthis field in the realm of medical education are so great that the best abilities and talents mustbe attracted to it in order that its potential may be fully realized.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ACADEMY ARE:To encourage and advance the highest standards of education in laboratory medicine inmedical school and related curricula.To encourage and promote the highest standards of resident training and post-graduateeducation of physicians and scientists in clinical pathology at universities and medical schools.To encourage and promote the highest standards of service, education and research in academic laboratory medicine.

Our website, www.aclps.org, provides additional information about clinical pathology as a specialty and contact information for current officers of ACLPS.

ACADEMY OFCLINICAL LABORATORY PHYSICIANS AND SCIENTISTS (ACLPS)Salt Lake City, UT

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:ACLPSWilliam L. Roberts, M.D., Ph.D.,Secretary-Treasurer500 Chipeta WaySalt Lake City, UT 84108800-242-2787 ext. 2086 801-584-5207 [email protected]

THE INTERSOCIETY COUNCIL FORPATHOLOGY INFORMATIONBethesda, MD

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:The Intersociety Council forPathology Information, Inc.9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814-3993301-634-7200 301-634-7990 [email protected]

The Intersociety Council for Pathology Information (ICPI) is a nonprofit educational organ-ization sponsored by national pathology societies to serve as a central source of informationabout pathology as a career in medicine and to promote awareness of pathology to the public,media, and professional and educational organizations. ICPI is invaluable as the initial point ofcontact for almost all medical students and residents who seek a career in pathology. ICPI'smajor activity is the publication of the annual Directory of Pathology Training Programs in theUnited States and Canada. There is also a searchable web version of the Directory on ICPI'swebsite www.pathologytraining.org. ICPI also answers questions from pathologists and the laypublic about pathology and pathology careers. In addition, ICPI distributes an illustrated colorbrochure "Pathology as a Career in Medicine," which describes the pathologist's role on the clin-ical team and intimate involvement in patient care problems, the variety of case material, theopportunities to do research and to teach, and the wide scope of career options. A free copy isavailable on request. A web version of the brochure is also available at www.asip.org.

MEMBERS OF ICPI AND THE SOCIETIES THEY REPRESENT ARE:College of American Pathologists (www.cap.org) Ronald P. Spark, MD, ChairAssociation of Pathology Chairs (www.apcprods.org) David S. Wilkinson, MD, PhD, Vice ChairAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology (www.ascp.org) Eric S. Wargotz, MD, Secretary-TreasurerUnited States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (www.uscap.org) Margaret M. Grimes, MDAmerican Society for Investigative Pathology (www.asip.org) Jacob J. Steinberg, MD

WWW.PATHOLOGYTRAINING.ORG

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NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITALCORNELL CENTERNew York, NY

Thank you for your interest in our residency program! I am very pleased to introduce you toour program and to describe the attributes that make it a special place to undertake the nextstage of your medical training.

The Pathology Residency Training Program of New York Presbyterian Hospital-CornellCampus, consists of a large, diversified faculty and individually tailored programs. Our facultymembers are completely committed to the education of our residents; they work closely with housestaff and are there every step of the way to help you become a competent, confident pathologist. Our programs are tailored for those interested in an academic career in pathology, or in the prac-tice of modern general pathology in the community. In addition, a training program in experi-mental pathology is available for those individuals who desire a career in scientific investigation.The experimental pathology training program is especially suited for graduates of combinedMD/PhD programs. The training program is associated with Weill Medical College of CornellUniversity as well as with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Rockefeller University.

The Medical Center is located along the East River in Manhattan within walking distance ofCentral Park and the midtown entertainment and shopping areas, major museums, concert hallsand the opera house is close by.

We hope that you will come see us in New York to learn more about our training program andto see first hand what we have to offer.

DEBRA G.B. LEONARD, M.D., Ph.D.,Director, Residency Training Program

ROTATION SCHEDULE

PGY 15 - 6 blocks Surgical Pathology5 - 6 blocks Autopsy/Clinical Pathology1 block Gynecologic Pathology1 block Elective (cytology/hem path/derm)

PGY 26 - 9 blocks Clinical Pathology2 - 3 blocks Surgical Pathology

3 - 4 blocks Electives1 - 2 blocks Gynecologic Pathology

PGY-31 - 2 blocks Gynecologic Pathology4 - 6 blocks Clinical Pathology1 - 2 blocks Surgical Pathology3 - 6 blocks Elective

PGY 4Combination of Clinical Pathology, SurgicalPathology & electives to finish 18/18requirements

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell CenterDonna M. Galvin, Residency Coordinator525 E. 68th Street, Room C-302New York, NY [email protected]

PL-1Inpatient - 3 monthsInpatient Cardiology - 1 monthOutpatient - 3 monthsNewborn Nursery - 1 monthNICU - 1 monthEmergency Medicine - 1 monthElective - 2 monthsBehavior/Development - 1 month

PL-2Inpatient - 1 monthOutpatient - 2 1/2 monthsNICU - 1 monthPICU - 2 1/2 monthsEmergency Medicine - 1 monthElective - 2 monthsAdolescent Medicine - 1 monthChildren’s Hospital for Rehabilitation - 1 month

PL-3Inpatient - 2 monthsOutpatient - 2 1/2 monthsNICU - 1 monthElective - 4 monthsResearch - 1 monthAnesthesia/Sedation/Pain - 1/2 monthCommunity Experience - 1 month

ROTATION SCHEDULE

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UNIVERSITY OFFLORIDAGainesville, FL

A WELCOME FROM THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR:

The University of Florida in Gainesville has a strong, balanced program in general and subspecialtypediatrics. A complete overview is presented in our brochure available online at www.peds.ufl.edu.Our training in general pediatrics includes an active continuity clinic program, acute care experience,and emergency room training, in addition to rotations in Adolescent Medicine, DevelopmentalPediatrics, and the Newborn Nursery.The inpatient service is composed of three ward teams; Blue, Orange, and the Hematology/Oncology

Green service. Each ward team has general and subspecialty patients. Our intensive care units offer astart-of-the-art training opportunity. The curriculum also provides you with ample elective time to"tailor" your experience.

We are especially proud of our pediatric housestaff. They are trained and encouraged to critically evaluate clinical problems and to function as primary care physicians. The training program helps you develop a personal responsibility for life long learning and enthusiasm aboutthe care of infants, children, and adolescents. Our residents perform well on the AmericanBoard of Pediatrics certification exam. After pediatric training, approximately 60% enter privatepractice while the others pursue subspecialty fellowship training.

The housestaff fringe benefit package is excellent and includes comprehensive health and disabilityinsurance, paid vacations and extra time off over the holiday season. The department providesan educational allowance and time for residents to attend one national meeting during theirupper levels of training.

In addition to their residency training, residents have the opportunity to experience many cultural,educational, and athletic events offered in Gainesville. We look forward to receiving your application. - Maureen Novak, M.D., Program Director, Pediatric Residency Program

MAUREEN NOVAK, M.D.,

Program Director

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:University of Florida,Department of Pediatrics, Imogene Seeger, Training Program AssistantBox 1002961600 SW Archer RoadGainesville, Florida [email protected]

CASEWESTERNRESERVEUNIVERSITY ATCHILDREN’S HOSPITALMETROHEALTHMEDICALCENTERCleveland, OH

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:MetroHealth Medical CenterFran CarbonePediatric Education Office H-4572500 MetroHealth DriveCleveland, OH 44109216-778-5906 216-778-4223 [email protected]

The Pediatric Residency program at Children's Hospital at Metro Health Medical Center(CHMHMC) is designed to provide a comprehensive, well-balanced three-year experience inPediatrics with an emphasis on primary care, and at the same time prepare those interested residentsfor a sub-specialty career. MetroHealth Medical Center is one of the largest county institutions innortheast Ohio. The Pediatrics department has over 75 board certified faculty and occupies 23% ofthe active beds in the institution. It has a level III NICU, level I Pediatric Trauma center and BurnCenter, and also serves as the Muscular Dystrophy Center for Northeast Ohio. The numbers ofadmissions to the inpatient Pediatric wards exceed 3,000 per year, and over 700 each to the Neonataland Pediatric Intensive Care Units. Over 55,000 outpatients are seen annually in our clinics. Thedepartment boasts the presence of all Pediatric subspecialties; and all faculty are affiliated with CaseWestern Reserve University. The practice of evidence based medicine is complemented by state ofthe art facilities for clinical and bench research.

The first year of residency at CHMHMC is designed specifically to allow interns to focus onpatient management skills while allowing ample time for reading, broadening the general knowl-edge base, and perfecting procedural skills. The second year is structured to refine the resident'sdifferential diagnosis skills, with an emphasis on assessment and management of all patients,including the critically ill. As a senior resident, one assumes maximum responsibility in all areasof patient management and provides significant opportunity to supervise and teach junior resi-dents, medical students and peers.

Resident education and patient care are of prime importance at CHMHMC. Daily didacticand interactive teaching sessions in primary care, subspecialty pediatrics, practice management,and quality improvement augment the knowledge base in well child care, acute illnesses, chron-ic illness management, issues surrounding behavior and development; as well as practicing pedi-atrics in today's medical environment. Residents work in a low-stress environment while enjoy-ing autonomy within a framework of supervision. A well-functioning, weekly team clinic withthe same faculty helps residents build excellent patient physician relationship.

Benefits include four weeks annual paid vacation, government holidays, ample educationalallowance, PDA allowance, free post-call taxi rides home with next day return, subscriptions includ-ing Pediatrics and PREP, and participation in the Ohio Public Employees' Retirement System Fund(OPERS) that can be withdrawn on leaving the institution, as additional attractions to name a few.

ABDULLA GORI, M.D.,Program Director

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