Didactic Curriculum
The goal of our residency program is to produce outstanding physicians who are capable of functioning at the highest level in all types of practices from community emergency departments to academic centers. This goal is achieved by providing an outstanding learning environment for our residents. Bedside teaching and a formal conference curriculum are an integral part of the resident experience. Our residents develop a superior fund of knowledge both by directly caring for our diverse patient population under the supervision of attending physicians and from our strong didactic program.
The integral part of our didactic program is a weekly 5-hour conference that is held every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 2 PM. These conferences consist of interactive small group sessions on core EM topics, EKG interpretation, radiology, bedside ultrasound, journal club, departmental morbidity & mortality conference, resident-lead case presentations, grand rounds lectures, and oral board sessions. In addition to interactive small group sessions, residents participate in residency gamification challenges such as the Olympics. and various escape rooms.
On select Wednesdays, our residents attend regional conferences including NYACEP Resident Career Day, NYACEP Resident Research Forum, a New York-based EM Critical Care conference, and select conferences focused on subspecialties such as emergency ultrasound and international EM.