BRONX-LEBANON HOSPITAL CENTER

Our state-of-the-art curriculum features new developments in ambulatory care, child abuse and neglect, behavioral and developmental pediatrics, adolescent risks, and developmental disabilities. Subspecialty rotations are highly focused for optimal resident learning and integrated outpatient care is considered to be an essential component of all rotations.

Residents care for children in a rich mix of clinical settings, including community-based programs, children's hospital, rehabilitation centers and a university hospital.

Residents are partners and colleagues in the educational endeavor. They serve on the Educational Committee and hold regional and national offices in professional organizations. Each resident has a faculty mentor, and written feedback from both individual resident and attending physician is exchanged monthly. Additionally, residents select electives from a compendium with a variety of options and often design their own objectives and learning experiences.

The tradition of academic excellence at Bronx-Lebanon ensures high quality preparation and flexibility in career choice, as well as role models for careers in research, practice, or both. Nationally recognized scholars on the faculty author numerous publications each year. The department offers workshops in research methods and assists with grant support for interested residents.

Several innovations in the program support residents and families in their interests and needs beyond medicine. Transition workshops throughout the three years focus on supervisory, teaching and human relation skills. Practice management seminars and career planning are integral to the program. Monthly social activities and family events provide balance and fun. A number of residents also participate in community service activities that benefit children.

South Bronx's progressive health care reform gives pediatric residents several advantages. Our legislative funds, unique training opportunities in primary care pediatrics, creates a variety of models of practice, and offers loan repayment options. Bronx neighborhoods and abundance of cultural, recreational, and sporting activities make the state a great place to live and work.

I am certain you will find the staff of our Office of Medical Education to be committed, enthusiastic, organized and helpful. As one of the largest programs in the north-east, we are able to offer residents optimum flexibility and choice.

Is the Pediatric Residency Program at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center's Department of Pediatrics the best fit for you? We trust that you will visit us and find out!