Hackensack University Medical Center

History

Their program is an ACGME PGY 1-2-3 program with 36 residents and 40 faculty located in northern New Jersey, just 15 minutes from New York City. They are the largest EM residency program in the state of New Jersey.

Their mission is to train physicians with the passion to become the best Emergency Physicians. They accomplish this by recruiting highly-motivated candidates who appreciate the patient-centered and team-approach to medical training. This training occurs at one of the nation’s most highly recognized institutions. They provide you with the tools, resources and opportunities to flourish in both academic and community emergency medicine.

Leadership

  • Department Chair: Kevin Hewitt, M.D.
  • Program Director: Douglas Finefrock, D.O.
  • Associate/Assistant Program Director: David Zodda, MD
  • Research Director: Chinwe Ogedegbe, MD

Training Locations

Primary Hospital

Hackensack University Medical Center

Curriculum

PGY1

  • Orientation/ED
  • Anesthesia/Ultrasound
  • ED x 20 weeks
  • Trauma
  • MICU
  • Peds ED
  • OB
  • Vacation x 4 weeks

PGY2

  • NYC Toxicology
  • PICU
  • SICU
  • Peds ED
  • EMS
  • ED x 26 weeks
  • Trauma
  • Vacation x 4 weeks

PGY3

  • Community ED
  • Elective
  • Trauma
  • MICU
  • Peds ED
  • ED x 26 weeks
  • Ultrasound
  • Vacation x 4 weeks

Electives

Fellowships

Contact Information

Residency Coordinator Name: Joshua Jerome Title: EM Residency Program Coordinator Email: joshuajerome@hackensackumc.org

External Links

Hackensack EM Residency

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