New York Medical College (Metropolitan)
History
Since 1860, New York Medical College (NYMC) has trained generations of students from all over the world to deliver skilled and compassionate medical care, explore the basic science questions that lead to important discoveries, and provide leadership in the field of public health and essential services to people with specialized care needs.
NYMC is distinguished by its inclusive and humanistic approach to education. Historically, They were ahead of their time in admitting and graduating women and students of color.
Leadership
- Department Chair: Gregory Almond, MD, MPH
- Program Director: Roger Chirurgi, MD
- Associate/Assistant Program Director: Frosso Adamakos, MD
- Research Director: Getaw Hassen, MD
Training Locations
Primary Hospital
Metropolitan Hospital - New York, NY
Secondary Hospital
Harlem Hospital - New York, NY
Westchester Medical Center - Valhalla, NY
Curriculum
PGY1
Emergency Medicine at Metropolitan Hospital Center = 5.5 months
Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Metropolitan Hospital Center = 1 month
Emergency Medicine at Harlem Hospital Center = 1 month
Anesthesia at Harlem Hospital Center = 1 week
Ultrasound at Metropolitan Hospital Center = 1 week
Internal Medicine at Westchester Medical Center = 1 month
CCU at Westchester Medical Center = 1 month
MICU at Westchester Medical Center = 1 month
Vacation = 1 month (full month or 2 weeks at a time)
PGY2
Emergency Medicine at Metropolitan Hospital Center = 5 months
Emergency Medicine at Harlem Hospital Center = 1.5 months
Emergency Medicine at Westchester Medical Center = 1 month
TICU at Westchester Medical Center = 1 month
PICU at Westchester Medical Center = 1 month
Orthopedics at Metropolitan Hospital Center = 2 weeks
Ultrasound at Metropolitan Hospital Center = 1 week
OB-GYN at Metropolitan Hospital Center = 2 weeks
Vacation = 1 month (full month or 2 weeks at a time)
PGY3
Emergency Medicine at Metropolitan Hospital Center = 7.75 months
Emergency Medicine at Harlem Hospital Center = 1.5 months
Anesthesia at Harlem Hospital Center = 1 week
EMS Metropolitan/FDNY = 2 weeks
Toxicology at Bellevue = 2 weeks
Elective = 2 weeks
Vacation = 1 month (full month or 2 weeks at a time)
Electives
Fellowships
Contact Information
Residency Coordinator: Waleska Ovalles Email: waleska.ovalles@nychhc.org Phone: 973-754-2918 Fax: 973-754-2516