Medical school affiliation: Columbia University of New York, College of Physicians and Surgeons; Weill-Cornell
Medical College of Cornell University
Mailing address: The NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
525 East 68th Street
Mailbox 301
New York, NY 10021-4885
Telephone number: (212) 746-0801
E-mail address: anh9015@nyp.org
Web site: www.nypemergency.org
Program training format: 1-4
Number of residents per entering class: 10
Number of residents currently in training: 40
Percentage of residents who are women: 45%
Total number of resident graduates: 10
Residency attrition rate (past 5 years only): 2
Year program began: 2002
List combined programs: None
ACGME Accreditation Category and duration of years approved: Full Accreditation; 5 years
Residency Coordinator name: Anne Hoffmann
Residency Coordinator contact information: anh9015@nyp.org or Phone (212) 746-0892
Department/Division Chair name: Neal E. Flomenbaum, MD (Cornell)
Department/Division Chair tenure:10 years
Department Chair contact information not provided above: nef2002@med.cornell.edu or Phone (212) 746-0780
Department/Division Chair name: James F. Giglio, MD (Columbia)
Department/Division Chair tenure:9 years
Department Chair contact information not provided above: jg176@columbia.edu or Phone (212) 305-2995
Program Director (PD) name: Wallace A. Carter, MD
Program Director tenure:6 years
Program Director contact information not provided above: wac9010@nyp.org Phone (212) 746-0433
Associate or Assistant Program Director name: Osman R. Sayan, MD
Associate or Assistant Program Director contact information not provided above: ors1@columbia.edu or Phone (212) 305-2995
Associate or Assistant Program Director name: Jeremy Sperling, MD
Associate or Assistant Program Director contact information not provided above: jes9038@med.cornell.edu or Phone (212) 746-7266
Research Director (RD) name: Sunday Clark, MPH, ScD
Research Director tenure:2 years
Research Director contact information not provided above: suc2010@med.cornell.edu or Phone (212) 746-1103
Institutional and Emergency Department Attributes
| Institutions: |
Primary Institution |
Additional Institution |
| Institution Name |
Columbia University Medical Center |
Weill-Cornell Medical Center |
| Number of acute care hospital beds |
1200 |
950 |
| Number of beds in ED |
62 |
41 |
| Total number of annual ED visits |
114,000 |
60,000 |
| Percent pediatric visits |
40.3% |
21% |
| Percent admission rate |
26% |
24% |
| Percent of total admissions admitted to critical care area |
12% |
12% |
| Trauma Accreditation |
Level 2 Adult and Level 1 Pediatrics |
Level 1 Adult and Level 1 Pediatrics |
| Unique attributes |
Digital radiographs
Electronic tracking
Distinct ChemBio area
Electronic patient records
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Digital radiographs
Electronic tracking
Distinct ChemBio area
Electronic patient records
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| Total number of EM rotation months |
16.8 |
14.3 |
| Miles from primary training institution |
0 |
5 |
Faculty Attributes
Total number of all faculty:57
Number of core faculty: 13
Number of clinical faculty: 56
Number of non-clinical faculty: 1
Percentage of total faculty who are women: 30%
Curriculum Attributes
| EM1 |
EM2 |
EM3 |
EM4 |
| Intro to ED - 4 weeks |
Adult ED (Columbia) - 12 weeks |
Adult/Peds ED (Columbia) - 22 weeks |
Adult/Peds ED (Columbia) - 22 weeks |
| Adult ED (Columbia) - 16 weeks |
Adult ED (Cornell) - 12 weeks |
Adult ED/Urgent Care (Cornell) - 18 weeks |
Adult ED (Cornell) - 18 weeks |
| Adult ED (Cornell) - 12 weeks |
Peds ED (Columbia) - 4 weeks |
PICU- (Columbia) - 4 weeks |
Elective (Cornell) - 8 weeks |
| MICU (Cornell) - 4 weeks |
SICU/Trauma- (Cornell) - 4 weeks |
Elective (Cornell) - 4 weeks |
Vacation- 4 weeks |
| Inpatient Surgery (Columbia) - 4 weeks |
Obstetrics- (Columbia) - 2 weeks |
Vacation- 4 weeks |
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| Inpatient Medicine (Columbia) - 4 weeks |
Ortho/Trauma- (Cornell) - 2 weeks |
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| Inpatient Peds (Columbia) - 4 weeks |
Peds Anesthesia (Columbia) - 2 weeks |
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| Vacation- 4 weeks |
Anesthesia- (Cornell) - 4 weeks |
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Toxicology (NYC Poison Control)- 4 weeks |
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Neuro ICU (Columbia)- 2 weeks |
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Vacation- 4 weeks |
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Unique clinical or rotation experiences:3 four week elective blocks - off campus/ international electives can
be arranged; extensive pediatric experience including inpatient Peds, Peds EM, Pediatric Anesthesia and Pediatric ICU rotations; integration of Pediatric and Adult EM experience in PGY 3 and 4 years to allow residents to learn full pediatric case mix year round.
Unique didactic activities: Evidence Detectives series – a novel method for teaching research methodology,
information access, and critical literature appraisal to emergency medicine residents and attending physicians (see
nypemergency.org); Two Day, 16-Hour Intensive Ultrasound Course for All Incoming Interns; Two Day Airway/Cadaver
Course for PGY 2 Residents; EMS Physician Base Station Course for PGY 3 Residents; 4-5 Procedure-Specific
Cadaver Labs each year.
Emergency Medical Services
Describe EMS experience:EMS experience with our own NewYork-Presbyterian EMS service, the largest
hospital-based 911 ambulance service in NYC; longitudinal experience over 3 years; EMS curriculum; Physician Base
Station Course in PGY 3 year.
EMS relating training opportunities:EMS Physician Base Station Course; residents participate in EMT
education program; personalized projects based on resident interest are available.
Aeromedical experience:None
Research and scholarly activity
Describe unique research resources available to the residency:dedicated , full-time research director;
access to the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia and the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences at Cornell;
two medical school libraries with access to medical librarians; research associate programs (undergraduate and post graduate
students involved in research protocols and data collection); well developed research and EBEM curriculum.
Three areas of department research interest:Disaster and International Emergency Medicine; Emergency
Neurology; Emergency Medicine Ultrasound
Number of peer-reviewed abstracts presented last 5 years: 65
Number of peer-reviewed manuscripts published over the last 5 years: 80
Number of non peer-reviewed publications over the last 5 years:55
Describe the how residents meet the requirement to engage in scholarly activity:Scholarly activity requirements
can be met in a number of ways, including research, educational initiatives, and other academic activities.
Resident Benefits
Uniform allowance per year: No monetary allowance; residents are supplied with personalized white coats
and scrub shirts and pants.
Educational stipend allowance per year:all expenses for one national meeting (preferably SAEM, Annual Meeting
in the PGY2 year; all expenses for national or regional meeting at which the resident is presenting; all expenses for meetings related to appointments or positions in regional or national EM organizations.
Educational materials provided outside allowance per year: None
Resident CME policy: residents are expected to attend one national meeting (preferably SAEM Annual Meeting)
in the PGY2 year; residents are given time to attend any national or regional meeting at which the resident is presenting;
residents are given time to attend any meetings related to appointments or positions in regional or national EM organizations.
Types of insurance coverage provided: Medical, Dental
Number of days vacation or personal days: 4 weeks each academic year
Unique resident benefits not listed above: subsidized hospital housing may be available on the Upper
Eastside next to the Weill-Cornell Medical Center.
Resident Graduate Attributes (last 5 years only)
Number of residents entering fellowship programs: 1
Number of resident graduates who are Emergency Medicine core or clinical faculty: 8/10
First time written board pass rate: N/A for both
First time oral board pass rate: N/A
List states in which graduates in the last 5 years are now practicing: NY / PA / CT / FL
Fellowships
Fellowship name: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Subspecialty Residency Program, NYPH (Columbia Campus).
Link to fellowship web site: www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/pediatrics/emerg/fell.html
Fellowship accreditation: Full accreditation until 2008
Advance degrees available: Master of Science, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Unique fellowship experiences: Three year fellowship, one fellow in each year.
The main goals of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Subspecialty Program are to produce clinicians who provide
compassionate, state of the art emergency care for children, academicians who are skilled in critical appraisal of the literature and research techniques, teachers and role models to other health care personnel and the community, and local and national leaders in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. The majority of clinical time is spent in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Fellows directly supervise patient care, teaching both medical students and pediatric and emergency medicine residents, and gradually become responsible for managing the Pediatric Emergency Department. Each PEM fellow is expected to pursue meaningful scholarly activity. Additionally, fellows are encouraged to enroll in courses at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and we provide substantial time and financial support to attend courses
Fellowship name: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Subspecialty Residency Program, NYPH (Cornell Campus).
Link to fellowship web site: nypemergency.org
Fellowship accreditation: Full accreditation until 2008
Advance degrees available: None
Unique fellowship experiences: Three year fellowship, one fellow every three years.
The goal of the fellowship is to build experts and leaders in the field of pediatric emergency medicine. The curriculum concentrates on all areas of academic and clinical pediatric emergency medicine, and emphasizes independent, evidence-based medical decision-making. NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill-Cornell Medical Center offers a uniquely diverse clinical environment, with mentorship by highly respected experts in both pediatric and surgical subspecialties. The PEM resident will have the opportunity to achieve comprehensive training, to become a skilled clinician, educator, researcher, and administrator and to develop confidence in managing the most ill and injured children in a timely manner.
Fellowship name: International Emergency Medicine Fellowship
Link to fellowship web site: nypemergency.org
Fellowship accreditation: N/A
Advance degrees available: Master of Public Health, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Unique fellowship experiences: Two year fellowship, two fellows in each year.
The fellowship will provide emergency medicine physicians the opportunity to obtain training in international emergency medicine, formal public health education, and in-field experience in international health. The fellowship seeks to prepare leaders in international health by developing academic, clinical, and administrative skills in international medicine. The collaborative effort between the NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP) Department of Emergency Medicine and the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (MSPH) will allow the fellow to obtain a Masters of Pubic Health and develop specific expertise in international medical studies by working locally and abroad.
Fellowship name: Geriatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship
Link to fellowship web site: nypemergency.org
Fellowship accreditation: N/A
Advance degrees available: No
Unique fellowship experiences: One year fellowship, one fellow in each year.
This unique training program integrates the principles of Geriatric Medicine and Emergency Medicine in an effort to
create new curriculum and research in the area of emergency medical care of the elderly.
Medical student clerkship
Duration of clerkship: 4 weeks
Unique clerkship experiences: Day/Evening/Night shifts in Adult ED (Columbia and Cornell campuses) and Pediatric
ED (Children's Hospital of NYP); EMS ambulance observation rides.
Medical student specific conferences: Yes
House available if needed: No.
Clerkship Director name: Wallace A. Carter, MD, Neal E. Flomenbaum, MD, and James F. Giglio, MD
Clerkship Director contact information not provided above: Contact Residency Coordinator, Anne Hoffmann
anh9015@nyp.org or Phone (212) 746-0892