The Internal Medicine Residency Program at SBH

Curriculum

Residency Rotations

PGY1

• 5 blocks of general medicine inpatient service
• 3 blocks of ambulatory clinic
• 2 blocks of ICU
• 1 block of admitting/neurology
• 1 block of general medicine inpatient service (night float)
• 1 block of vacation

PGY2

• 2 blocks of general medicine inpatient service (floors)
• 1 block of ambulatory clinic
• 1 block of geriatrics inpatient/nephrology
• 1 block of palliative/geriatrics outpatient
• 1 block of ICU
• 1 block of night float
• 1 block of back-up team
• 1 block of emergency medicine
• 1 block of endocrinology/rheumatology
• 1 block of infectious diseases or hematology/oncology
• 1 block of elective
• 1 block of vacation

PGY3

• 2 blocks of general medicine inpatient service
• 2 blocks of ambulatory clinic
• 1 block of ICU
• 1 block of infectious diseases or hematology/oncology
• 1 block of ICU-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

Some highlights of our clinical curriculum include:

• Simulation laboratory: We recently opened a $2 million, grant-funded simulation lab where you can use mannequin-based simulators during clinical scenarios to learn and practice procedures and
  running codes.
• Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS): We incorporated POCUS into the curriculum so you can learn essential diagnostic and procedural skills at the bedside. You’ll learn to rapidly assess and diagnose conditions such as cardiac dysfunction, pleural effusions and deep vein thrombosis, enhancing your
  clinical decision-making and patient care skills. You’ll also participate in hands-on workshops, bedside teaching, and regular image review sessions to ensure proficiency, while also engaging in didactic sessions and case reviews to reinforce theoretical knowledge. With this training, you’ll be prepared to effectively integrate POCUS into daily practice, improving patient outcomes and fostering a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement.
• Primary Care Track: The primary care track is designed for residents who plan to practice primary care. As a PGY 2 or PGY 3 resident, you’re given 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 track grants the same
  degree as the conventional internal medicine residency.
• Nutrition Component: As a resident of SBH Health System, you have access to a fully staffed
  teaching kitchen, along with a chef and nutritionist. You can use the kitchen to cook and help with
  teaching classes for community members.
• Research Opportunities: We support residents interested in working on research. Our senior residents, for example, support other residents by offering conferences and specialized journal clubs such as cardiology, pulmonary and endocrinology. As a result, you have the opportunity to publish
  case reports, observational and retrospective studies and, on occasion, prospective studies. If your work is accepted at a medical conference, you’re encouraged to attend and present your work. Find
  some examples of our residents’ research.

Didactic curriculum
Our didactic curriculum includes:

• Morning reports (monthly, interactive, case-based learning)
• Grand rounds (every Thursday morning)
• Weekly morning conferences (a series on primary care topics, pulmonary and critical care curricula, presentations by subspecialty faculty members and by pharmacy and culinary department faculty members)
• Morbidity and mortality conferences (monthly case presentations and discussions)
• Journal club (monthly current literature evaluations)
• Afternoon conferences (daily meetings for inpatient unit residents)
• Board review sessions (monthly exam and board preparation practice)

We offer 30 positions for PGY 1 residents. We do not offer preliminary positions. We also don’t offer any observership or research positions.

While we evaluate each candidate as a whole, we prefer you meet the following criteria:

• USMLE Step 1 – pass
• USMLE Step 2 – 245 or above on the first attempt
• USMLE Step 3 – pass before residency begins
• Have a valid ECFMG certificate
• Have graduated within 10 years of applying for residency

Along with your application, we also require the submission of:
• Three letters of recommendation
• A personal statement
• A letter from the dean
• USMLE scores

We offer a Sabbath observance program. If you’re interested, email sbhresidency@sbhny.org and include “Sabbath Program” in the subject line.

Our residency program benefits include:

• 20 days of paid vacation per year
• Sick leave accrual (one day per month the first year, then 12 days per year)
• A $1,000 annual stipend
• Medical, dental, vision and disability insurance
• Prescription drug plan
• Professional liability coverage for all approved residency program activities
• H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship
• Salary commensurate with postgraduate year

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.

7-1-2024 Salary (6%) :

• PGY1 – $76, 343
• PGY2 – $80, 757
• PGY3 – $86, 055

7-1-2025 Salary (5%):

• PGY1 – $80, 160
• PGY2 – $84, 795
• PGY3 – $90, 358