Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
ACGME ID: 1803500156
NRMP Program Code: 1515180A0
WELCOME TO THE NEUROLOGY RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAM AT STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY AND LENOX HILL HOSPITALS
Congratulations on choosing Neurology as your career and thank you for your interest in our residency training here at Staten Island University Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital! We are excited to introduce you to our unique training program and look forward to partnering with you to build a superb learning experience built on collegiality, collaboration and mentorship.
Our residency program benefits from the combined resources of our teaching hospitals at Staten Island University Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital which are part of Northwell Health, the largest health care provider in New York and one of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country. Our diverse clinical and research faculty is dedicated to educating and preparing you as future neurologists in our rapidly evolving field. Our program is designed to offer both the structure and flexibility to allow for a diversity of educational experiences while still providing a solid foundation in clinical neurology.
MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Welcome to the Neurology Residency Program at Staten Island University - Lenox Hill Hospitals! We are excited to share with you our vision for a unique training experience here in New York City. Our goal is to provide residents with a solid foundation in clinical neurology through didactic sessions, patient care and innovative education initiatives while also offering the flexibility and opportunities for residents to pursue their interests through a combination of electives, research opportunities and mentorship. We are dedicated to guiding residents in their career development as clinicians, researchers, and educators by focusing on clinical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and compassionate care. We look forward to introducing you to our program.
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Best Regards,
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Edward H. Yu, M.D.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Welcome to the Staten Island University – Lenox Hill Hospital Neurology Residency program! We accept applications submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and participate with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Our program is an Advanced (A) track program with residents typically starting in their training in their PGY2 year. We also offer a guaranteed PGY1 preliminary medicine training year at our institutions for those applicants matching to our advanced program. Our NRMP Program code is 1515180A0 .
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Our application deadline is typically the first week of January but applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible since interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis. We begin contacting applicants selected to interview after we receive the medical school Dean’s letter (MSPE) in October. We hold interviews from October through January, excluding major holidays. We accept 6 neurology residents per year. Neurology training starts in the PGY2 year after completion of a preliminary medicine year. We offer PGY1 preliminary medicine spots sponsored by our Internal Medicine programs at Staten Island University Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital to interested applicants.
Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island University Hospital is the major teaching hospital on Staten Island, the fastest growing borough of New York City with a population nearly 500,000 people. Our 668-bed tertiary care center was founded over 150 years ago and is one of the largest teaching hospitals in New York City, seeing more than 120,000 patients each year hosting more than 300 residents and fellows across over 20 different training programs. The Department of Neurology is the main provider of neurological services on Staten Island, offering comprehensive neurovascular management, multidisciplinary neuromuscular care and comprehensive epilepsy treatment in addition to pediatric neurology, neurocritical care and other subspecialty expertise. Staten Island University Hospital sponsors the combined neurology residency training program with residents participating on inpatient rotations and electives in the hospital while attending outpatient continuity clinics at the Medical Arts Pavilion. Didactic sessions, simulation workshops and other educational programs take place in the Regina Mcginn Education Center. Trainees will also spend time in various faculty practices during their elective rotations.
Lenox Hill Hospital
Lenox Hill Hospital is a 450-bed tertiary, research and academic center located in Manhattan's Upper East Side with a national reputation for outstanding patient care, innovative treatments and clinical research. Lenox Hill Hospital treats more than 150,000 patients each year providing health care to a socioeconomically and ethnically diverse patient population in the heart of New York City. The hospital has a long tradition of graduate medical education serving over 200 trainees across 27 programs. The Department of Neurology comprise of clinical and research faculty including leaders in various subspecialty fields. As the partner institution in the combined neurology training program, residents will be involved in all inpatient neurology services at Lenox Hill Hospital and work closely with faculty clinicians and researchers. Residents will also spend time in the ambulatory setting, attend elective rotations and participate in clinical research at Lenox Hill Hospital.
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Staten Island University Hospital
Department of Neurology
475 Seaview Avenue,
Staten Island, New York 10305
(718) 226-1565
