Emergency Medicine Residency Program

The Residency in Emergency Medicine at Catholic Health’s St. Joseph Hospital is an ACGME-accredited residency program.  We understand that most residents pursue careers in community Emergency Departments, which have different challenges and career opportunities compared to large university centers.  Learning how to manage everything and anything in this setting gives you a life-long foundation and a solid skill set to practice anywhere.

St. Joseph is a community hospital with the resources, volume, understanding and teaching faculty to provide excellent education. You will get the clinical experiences you’d expect anywhere.  During your time in our residency, you will regularly work with experts in Ultrasound, EMS and disaster management, International medicine, Critical care and Hospital Administration.  The three-year emergency medicine residency is based at St. Joseph, where you will spend most of your time.  However, learning different practice styles at other institutions is always great.  We provide significant clinical experiences at Good Samaritan University Hospital (an adult and pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center). You will also get a different clinical experience while rotating at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, another community site with academic faculty. 

Let our community hospital welcome you.

As a member of our residency, you will be integrated into the department from day one.  We understand that you will have just graduated from medical school, and we will ease you in and let you grow simultaneously.  You will work one-on-one with your attendings as more of a colleague-in-training than as “the intern.”  We’re here to help you give your best and contribute to our mission of providing excellent patient care.  When your patient needs something, you are their doctor.  You will do the procedures and make the decisions (with supervision, of course!).

Quality Education

The resident’s educational experience emphasizes the competencies and skills needed to practice high-quality emergency medicine in caring for patients within the community.  We have the wonderful opportunity to care for a diverse population from all socioeconomic levels, cultural backgrounds, acuity levels and complexity with various medical complaints.

In addition, they will become adept at working as team members and leaders in caring for critically ill patients in various settings.  Each training site has unique attributes, all of which offer our residents the opportunity to see a wide range of pathology and educational opportunities.

We would love to have you on our team, serving our community while becoming an expert in Emergency Medicine.

Program Features

Salaries

July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

  • PGY 1 $66,700
  • PGY 2 $69,850
  • PGY 3 $72,350
  • PGY 4 $75,500
  • PGY 5 $78,200
  • PGY 6 $78,400

*Includes $1,000 for required rotational travel expenses

Benefits 

  • Housing stipend; $3,000
  • CME annual: $1000
  • CME in final year of training $2,000 (total)
  • Meals: annual meal stipend $2,400. No free meals provided.
  • Cell phone stipend: $500
  • Education stipend: $500
  • Chief resident stipend (will identify senior chief for programs once selected) additional stipend $3,000

PGY 1 Block Schedule

  • Emergency Medicine- Joseph: 20 weeks
  • Emergency Medicine- Catherine: 4 weeks
  • Anesthesia/Ultrasound- Joseph/GSUH: 4 weeks
  • MICU- Catherine: 4 weeks
  • PEM-GSUH: 8 weeks
  • OB- Charles: 2 weeks
  • EMS-FDNY: 2 weeks
  • Tox-NYC Poison Control: 4 weeks

 

PGY 2 Block Schedule

  • Emergency Medicine- Joseph: 24 weeks
  • Emergency Medicine- Catherine: 4 weeks
  • MICU- Joseph: 4 weeks
  • MICU- Catherine: 4 weeks
  • PEM-GSUH: 4 weeks
  • PICU-GSUH: 4 weeks
  • Trauma-GSUH: 4 weeks
  • Elective-Your Choice: 4 weeks

 

PGY 3 Block Schedule

  • Emergency Medicine- Joseph-20 weeks
  • Emergency Medicine- Catherine: 4 weeks
  • CDU/Observation- Joseph: 4 weeks
  • MICU- Catherine: 4 weeks
  • PEM-GSUH: 4 weeks
  • Trauma-GSUH: 4 weeks
  • EM Teach- Joseph: 8 weeks
  • Elective-Your Choice: 4 weeks
  • Dedicated Protected Conference Time – No overnight shift prior to conference. No day shift during the Wednesday morning conference.
  • Intern Orientation – We ease you in to working at our health system and our department with important preliminary topics
  • Cadaver Lab – annually for rare procedures (e.g. cric, lateral canthotomy, etc.)
  • Board Review Sessions
  • Attendance at regional and national conference
  • Case Based Learning
  • Grand rounds – Groundbreaking and thought-provoking discussions with experts from other departments/residencies
  • Monthly M&M / QI
  • Journal club – Quarterly review of practice-defining literature
  • Retention Rounds – reviews topics from previous week’s didactics
  • Quarterly “Mock” in-service exams based on curriculum
  • Simulation lab – Case based actual resuscitation practice, practice leading the team in a controlled environment, at a dedicated simulation center.
  • Mass-Casualty Incident / Disaster Training
  • Structured reading program
  • Ultrasound training
  • Wellness retreats
  • Elective time – Residents complete dedicated electives based on their area of interest. They may choose from the “classic” electives, but are offered the opportunity to submit a proposal for a “custom” elective to meet their needs.

St. Joseph Hospital offers a limited number of third and fourth year Emergency Medicine clerkship rotations each year.

The Emergency Medicine program provides students with world class exposure to a broad spectrum of pathology at a busy Emergency Department. Students will focus on the practical application of their knowledge for all chief complaints in the Emergency Department and will learn the stabilization of acutely ill patients.

While completing the rotation, students are treated as if they are part of the residency program and will participate in departmental activities such as resident conference, journal clubs, and social events. There are also medical student focused didactics, student case presentations, and a monthly clinical skills workshop.

SLOE’s will be provided upon request.

Students interested in rotating should submit an application here. For any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Kisha Belez at KishaC.Belez@chsli.org or 516-520-2538.

When is your first class going to start?

  • Our first class will start July 1, 2024.

How many residents will you be accepting for the inaugural class?

  • We will take 6 residents per year.

Why should I / would I train at a smaller program?

  • You will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with Attending Physicians and become integrated into our community. We are able to focus on your needs as you grow as a physician.  Here you are not a number, but a member of the team each and every day. 

Furthermore, you will learn amazing on-the-job problem solving.  We have the appropriate consultants available to us, but you will be directing their medical decision making.

Our smaller class allows for residents to learn faster and perform better as a result of more individual attention, increased participation, and better communication between the faculty, mentors, and residents.

What is your role in Trauma Care?

  • At St. Joseph and St. Catherine, you will participate as an active member of the ED trauma team and have the opportunity to manage every trauma in the department. During your rotations at Good Samaritan University Hospital, a level 1 trauma designated institution, you will participate as a member of the trauma surgery team and responsible for the evaluation and stabilization of each and every “Trauma Alert” and “Code T”. 

Will I have enough Pediatric Emergency Medicine exposure to feel comfortable taking care of children?

  • At St. Joseph, you will care for the children that present to the ED.   You will also get training at GSUH with our Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending Physicians and PEM Fellows.  Additionally, you will have the opportunity to care for critically ill and injured children in the PICU. GSUH is a level II Pediatric trauma center supported by a robust department of pediatrics including pediatric subspecialty services supporting the care of the pediatric patients.

Is there adequate ultrasound exposure?

  • Ultrasound is a tool utilized in the ED every day and will become part of your practice. Several faculty members have done an Emergency Ultrasound fellowship and bring that expertise to your training.  You will also have a specific rotation for ultrasound where you will be scanning and going to “tape review”.

How does graduated responsibility work in your program?

  • This is an ongoing process and each resident grows at their own rate. You will be doing the procedures needed and caring for each patient you sign up for throughout residency.  You will be given the opportunity to see critically ill or critically injured patients from day-1.  Ultimately, you will be practicing under supervision and guidance when starting, and nearly independently by the end of residency.

Does the ED control its own department?

  • The department of Emergency Medicine is a significant department within the hospital and serves as the face of SJH. 

How are the relationships with other services?

  • As a part of a community hospital, the relationships among departments are very collegial as we work together to provide for the needs of our patients.

What is the relationship between attendings and residents?

  • You are team-mates with your attendings. We view you as an “Emergency Physician in training”.  As such, we allow you to grow and develop as an individual based upon your own special interests.  We understand that you are learning and we understand that it is our job to foster your growth.  Our attendings are dedicated to the program and to your advancement through the post graduate years of training.

Do you have students rotating in your department?

  • Yes, we have a robust student rotation. Residents will have the opportunity to work with and teach medical students.  We would love to have you rotate here.  If interested in rotating, please visit the medical student rotation section above.

What is the workload like?

  • During your EM rotations, you will be working 17, 16, 15 shifts/month as you go from PGY 1, PGY 2, PGY 3 respectively.    

Will I be able to go to national conferences?

  • Yes, and we will encourage our trainees to attend these conferences which are supported by CME stipends provided to all of our residents.

What criteria will you be looking for when selecting someone for an interview?

  • We want humble, intelligent, hard-working people who strive to do the best for their patients while being committed to learning along the way.

How does your program plan to support residents in their professional development? (e.g. mentorship, assistance with job placement after training, etc.)

  • You will be assigned a mentor. Mentor meetings will occur regularly to check in on your progress.  The PD and APD have an open door policy for any concerns or needs that you may have as you progress through the residency.  With regard to job placement, we have connections throughout the country within departments of all types and fellowships of all kinds. 

Given that St. Joseph hospital has been working efficiently without residents in the past, how will things change as residents arrive?

  • Things will not change dramatically at all. Attending Physicians will now have more time to go over the cases with you and supervise you.

When is your program application deadline?

  • We do not have a specific deadline, but to be considered, have your application complete by the New Year.

Will residents have input into the program?

  • This is a new program and we will take feedback and integrate it into the program.  Additionally, residents will have the opportunity to contribute to the decision making of the Program Evaluation Committee.

Our program values inclusion regarding race/ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and background as it fosters a better understanding of the unique human experience in and out of the healthcare setting. We are committed to training culturally sensitive physicians reflective of the diverse population we serve.  We strive to graduate residents who demonstrate the importance of inclusion by providing equitable care for all patients. At St. Joseph, individual differences are welcomed, valued, and supported.  We understand that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of true belonging.  We know that we provide better care when our unique backgrounds overlap with the unique backgrounds of our patients.  We want you to know that no matter your own demographics, you are welcome here.

Applications to the St. Joseph Hospital (Good Samaritan University Hospital/ St. Joseph Hospital Program) will be accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

ACGME Accredited Program #: 1103500005

NRMP Program Code: 2007110C1

What do you consider a “complete” application?

A complete application consists of your ERAS application, transcript, two SLOEs, and Dean’s letter.  We will consider you for interview without USMLE / COMLEX step 2, but you must have taken and passed Step 2 prior to the ERAS closing date to be considered on our match list.

Do you consider foreign graduates?  Which visa(s) is supported by your institution?

Yes, we consider foreign graduates. Our institution will support a J-1 visa.

Robert Gekle, MD, FACEP

  • Medical School: New York Medical College
  • Residency: North Shore University Hospital – Manhasset
  • Hobbies: Surfing, Snowboarding, boating, sailing, fishing and anything that keeps me on the water

Michael Poulose, DO

  • Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Residency: St. Barnabas Hospital
  • Hobbies: Running, traveling, trying new restaurants, playing with my dog Daisy, going to Knicks/Yankees games

John Mathew, DO, FACOEP

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine - NYIT
  • Residency: St. Barnabas Hospital
  • Hobbies: Coaching and playing basketball, golfing, time one the water (jet skis etc)

Joseph Chirayil, MD

  • Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
  • Residency: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
  • Hobbies: Fishing, golfing

Shermil Daniel, MD

  • Medical School: St. George’s University
  • Residency: Jacobi Medical Center/ Montefiore Medical Center
  • Hobbies: Reading, movies, hanging out with family and friends

James Ryan, MD

  • Medical School: Hofstra University
  • Residency: SUNY at Downstate Medical Center
  • Hobbies: Windsurfing, Kayaking, Fly Fishing and Tae Kwon Do / Hapkido

Juan Acosta, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine – NYIT
  • Residency: St. Barnabas Hospital
  • Hobbies: Gym, Crossfit, Photography, Music

Andrew Dream, MD

  • Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
  • Residency: Cleveland Clinic Akron General
  • Hobbies: New restaurants, my dog, video games, exploring New York City

Tadeusz Korszun, MD, RDMS, FACEP

  • Medical School: Karol Marcinkowskiego University of Medical Sciences
  • Residency: Family Medicine – Glen Cove Hospital / Emergency Medicine - North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset

Philip Miu, MD

  • Medical School: University at Buffalo
  • Residency: University at Buffalo
  • Hobbies: Cooking, barbeque, and food!

Joseph Varughese, DO

  • Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine – NYIT

Renitha Roy, DO

  • Medical School: West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Residency: Mclaren Macomb
  • Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, spending time with friends and family

Ravneet Kamboj, MD

  • Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
  • Residency: New York-Presbyterian

Sayed Khwaja, DO

  • Medical School: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Residency: Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital

Joshua Bozek, DO

  • Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Residency: Good Samaritan University Hospital
  • Hobbies: Golf, boating, woodworking

Paul Taglienti, MD

  • Medical School: State University of New York at Buffalo – School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
  • Residency: Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

Robert Levy, MD

  • Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
  • Residency: Morristown Medical Center

Beth Hayes, DO, MPH

  • School: NYIT College of Osteopathic of Medicine
  • Residency: Good Samaritan University Hosptial
  • Hobbies: In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my children in the Adirondacks, swimming, and boating. I’m also learning how to tap dance.

Nelson Anaya, MD

  • Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine

Cornelia Muntean, MD

  • Medical School: Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  • Residency: New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
  • Hobbies: I cherish the time spent with my children, nurturing them, and sharing in their joys and discoveries. I love being outdoors and hiking with my family as I appreciated the tranquility the nature has to offer. I find joy in cooking and I often immerse myself in a good book.

Isaac Gordon, MD, FAAP

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine Insert photo   Medical School: Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education/New York Medical College
  • Residency: Pediatrics Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College

Halina Borowski, MD, FAAP

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine Insert photo   Medical School: Medical Academy, Bialystok, Poland
  • Residency: Pediatrics/Cohen Children’s Medical Center at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (formerly Schneider Children’s Hospital)