The SBH internal medicine residency program is fully ACGME-accredited and has a long history of training extremely skilled internal medicine physicians. We are fully committed to maintaining this high level of excellence in training for future generations of primary care internists, hospitalists and subspecialists.
SBH offers medical residents broad exposure to a range of illnesses and pathologies in diverse clinical settings: an active inpatient medical service run by full-time hospitalists; a large Medical ICU staffed by full-time intensivists; the complete range of medical subspecialty inpatient and outpatient consultative services; and a robust and growing comprehensive and integrated primary care service across multiple practice sites with numerous specialized programs including, but not limited to, geriatrics, HIV/AIDS, congestive heart failure, asthma and diabetes.
Resident Wellness at SBH
We offer a wealth of resources to ensure a smooth transition into our residency programs. We also provide detailed wellness information, highlighting the support systems in place to maintain your physical and mental health during your residency.
SBH offers medical residents broad exposure to a range of illnesses and pathologies in diverse clinical settings: an active inpatient medical service run by full-time hospitalists; a large Medical ICU staffed by full-time intensivists; the complete range of medical subspecialty inpatient and outpatient consultative services; and a robust and growing comprehensive and integrated primary care service across multiple practice sites with numerous specialized programs including, but not limited to, geriatrics, HIV/AIDS, congestive heart failure, asthma and diabetes.
Morning Report is monthly interactive case-based learning. Residents present cases admitted in the previous 24 hours, to review differential diagnosis and management dilemmas.
Grand Rounds occurs every Thursday morning. Various topics focusing on current medical updates, are presented by guest lecturers from other prominent institutions or by our faculty. These lectures are attended not only by our residents, but also by our faculty, and other SBH Health System faculty or surgical services.
In addition to Grand Rounds and Morning Reports, other AM conferences include a series on primary care topics, pulmonary and critical care curriculum, and other conferences given by sub-specialty faculty including journal clubs, and presentations by our Pharmacy and Culinary departments.
A one-hour M&M is held once a month at noon to discuss specific cases to highlight various educational focuses. These conferences allow all our patient care team members to follow the case presentation and discussion with an analysis of standard set of factors that contribute to errors in the emergency department. This involves a systems-based approach, which is analyzed not only for errors in judgment or decision-making, but also for contributing factors such as breakdowns in teamwork and communication, availability of departmental and institutional resources, and societal factors that led to a particular outcome. These sessions help make recommendations to our clinical leadership to remedy identified deficits.
Monthly journal club focuses on the ability to read, interpret and evaluate current literature in the field of Emergency Medicine. Some journal clubs are hosted by our Specialty Tracks, providing an insight into current research in different niche fields of Emergency Medicine. Other journal clubs are hosted during our Wednesday conference; training residents on the skills to read and evaluate a paper in real-time.
For those residents working on the In-Patient unit, there is a daily 2 pm conference to discuss patient diagnosis and workup, review of specific in patient topics, discussion and lectures with subspecialists.
Once a month, the chief residents present a board review session focusing on one particular area of medicine, followed by a quiz. These reviews are well received by the residents and help prepare our residents for the In-Service exams and the Internal Medicine Boards.
PGY1
5 Blocks of General Medicine Inpatient Service
3 Blocks of Ambulatory Clinic
2 Blocks of Intensive Care Unit
1 Block of Admitting/Neurology
1 Block of General Medicine Inpatient Service (Night Float)
1 Block Vacation
PGY2
2 Blocks of General Medicine Inpatient Service
2 Blocks of Ambulatory Clinic
1 Block of Intensive Care Unit
1 Block of Rheumatology/Palliative
1 Block of Endocrinology
1 Block of Nephrology/Geriatrics
1 Block of Infectious Diseases or Hematology-Oncology
1 Block of Emergency Medicine
1 Block of Back-up Team
PGY3
2 Blocks of General Medicine Inpatient Service
2 Blocks of Ambulatory Clinic
1 Block of Intensive Care Unit
1 Block of Infectious Diseases or Hematology-Oncology
1 Block of Intensive Care Unit-Plus
1 Block of Admitting/Senior House
1 Block of General Medicine Inpatient Service (Night Float)
1 Block of Gastroenterology
1 Block of Pulmonary Diseases
1 Block of Cardiology
1 Block of Vacation
Simulation is an integral and essential component of medical education. At SBH Health System, we use mannequin-based simulators during clinical scenarios, to learn and practice procedures and running codes.
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is an integral part of internal medicine residency training; providing residents with essential diagnostic and procedural skills at the bedside. We have incorporated POCUS into the curriculum so that residents learn to rapidly assess and diagnose conditions such as cardiac dysfunction, pleural effusions, and deep vein thrombosis, thereby enhancing clinical decision making and patient care. Hands-on workshops, bedside teaching, and regular image review sessions are offered to ensure proficiency, while didactic sessions and case review reinforce theoretical knowledge. This training prepares residents to effectively integrate POCUS into their daily practice, improving patient outcomes and fostering a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement.
For those residents who plan to practice primary care, we offer PGY-2 or PGY-3’s the option to do more rotations in primary care (instead of ICU rotations), have additional teaching opportunities in the primary care setting, and be involved in quality improvement projects pertaining to primary care . This tract grants the same degree as the conventional IM residency program.
SBH health system is fortunate to have a fully staffed teaching kitchen, a chef, and a nutritionist. The kitchen is available to our residents as well as to the SBH community. Nutrition is taught in monthly conferences, and residents have the opportunity to cook in the kitchen and to help with teaching classes for community members.
The IM residency program supports residents who are interested in working on research projects. The senior residents are involved in supporting fellow residents by offering conferences, and specialized journal clubs (such as cardiology, pulmonary, endocrinology etc.). As a result, residents publish case reports, observational and retrospective studies, and on occasion prospective studies. Residents who have their work accepted at a medical conference, are encouraged to present their work in person at these conferences.
The Department of Medicine accepts application for our three year categorical program. This is an Accreditation Council for Graduates Medical Education (ACGME) fully accredited non-pyramidal three-year program. We offer 30 positions for PGY 1 residents (interns) positions. We do not offer preliminary positions.
All applications have to be submitted via ERAS and should include three letters of recommendation, personal statement, Dean’s letter, and USMLE scores.
We offer a Sabbath observance program. For those interested, please email sbhresidency@sbhny.org with Sabbath Program in the subject line.
We will be interviewing the month of October. All of our positions will be offered outside the match. We will be having rolling admissions. While we like to evaluate the candidate as a whole we prefer the following criteria to be met: USMLE Step 1 – 245 and above on the first attempt; USMLE Step 2 – 245 and above on the first attempt; USMLE Step 2 CS – passing grade; USMLE Step 3 passed before starting residency; Valid ECFMG certificate; Graduation within 10 years of application; No U.S. clinical skills required; we sponsor H1B and J1 visas.
Please note we do not offer any observership or research positions
All conditions of employment, including compensation and benefits, are negotiated with the Committee of Interns and Residents SEIU; which represents all interns, residents and fellows.
2022 Salary:
For questions about the program and application procedure, please contact:
Teuta Hoxha
Internal Medicine Residency Secretary
Phone: 718-960-6202
E-mail: SBHResidency@sbhny.org
Tiffany Morris
Internal Medicine Office Coordinator
Phone: 718-960-6202
E-mail: SBHResidency@sbhny.org
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