Welcome to the Icahn School of Medicine’s Internal Medicine Residency Program at New York City Health + Hospitals/Queens in New York City. We are thrilled that you are considering our program as the next step in your medical career.
Located in the vibrant and diverse borough of Queens, our program offers a unique blend of rigorous academic training, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate patient care. Queens is known for its rich cultural tapestry, and our patient population reflects this diversity, providing our residents with unparalleled clinical experiences and a deep understanding of various cultural perspectives in healthcare.
Our mission is to train the next generation of exceptional internists who are equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving medical landscape. We emphasize a balanced approach to education, combining advanced medical knowledge with hands-on clinical practice and personalized mentorship while maintaining a delicate balance of close supervision and resident autonomy. Our faculty are dedicated educators and clinicians who are committed to fostering an environment of growth, inquiry, and professional development.
At Queens, you will find a supportive and collaborative community. Our residents are a close-knit group who work together to provide the highest quality care to our patients while supporting one another through the rigors of an internal medicine residency. We believe that a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual respect is essential for both personal and professional growth.
Our curriculum is designed to ensure comprehensive training in internal medicine, with ample opportunities for research, elective rotations, and sub-specialty exposure. We are proud of our state-of-the-art facilities and our affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, which provides our residents with access to a wealth of resources and learning opportunities.
Queens is not only a great place to train but also a wonderful place to live. With its eclectic neighborhoods, world-class cuisine, and numerous cultural and recreational activities, you will find that there is always something exciting to explore outside of the hospital.
We invite you to learn more about our program, meet our residents and faculty, and discover what makes Queens a special place to train. We are confident that you will find our program to be a supportive, challenging, and rewarding environment where you can achieve your full potential as an internist.
Thank you for considering our program. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
Vincent Rizzo, MD, MBA, FACP, CPE
Director
Department of Medicine
Program Director’s Letter
Welcome to the website for the Icahn School of Medicine’s Internal Medicine Residency Program at New York City Health + Hospitals/Queens in New York City. We are proud of our long history of commitment to medical education and scholarship while providing excellent patient care. The hospital center is a 318-bed acute care facility in Jamaica, Queens, and is part of the New York City Health and Hospital Corporation, the largest municipal healthcare system in the US. It is a modern medical center with Centers of Excellence in Women’s Health, Cancer Care, Diabetes Care, Behavioral Health and Robotic Surgery.
NYC H+ /Queens serves a culturally and economically diverse population with a wide spectrum of medical conditions. Our institution averages over 16,000 admissions per year, 90,000 Emergency Room visits and over 300,000 clinic visits. We have been recognized multiple times for our excellence in patient care; we received a 2010 AHA McKesson Quest for Quality Prize, 2023 Leapfrog Award for Patient Safety and Quality, 2024 Lantern Award and Silver Award designation for ICU.
The program is sponsored by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai. Each year, we offer 22 three-year categorical positions that lead to eligibility for Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine and 8 one-year preliminary positions for individuals who will be completing their training in advanced programs elsewhere. Here you will find a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. Our team of experienced faculty members is deeply committed to mentoring and guiding you through your residency training.
The Department of Medicine at NYC Health+Hospitals/Queens boasts 54 full-time and 14 part-time teaching attendings. Faculty members have academic appointments at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai and excel at teaching, supervising and evaluating residents in a wide variety of inpatient, critical care, outpatient, and subspecialty areas. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that integrates cutting-edge medical knowledge with hands-on clinical experience, ensuring you are well-prepared to meet the challenges of the evolving field of internal medicine.
In addition to our robust clinical training, we offer numerous opportunities for research, leadership development, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives. We believe in the importance of balancing professional and personal growth, and we strive to support your well-being throughout your residency. During the course of residency training, the graduates present posters and participate in oral presentations at regional, national and international meetings and publish countless peer-reviewed journal articles.
The program supplements the standard, traditional medical education (bedside rounds, subspecialty conferences, Morning Report, Journal Club, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Grand Rounds, etc.) with innovative, evidence-based modalities:
- State of the Art Simulation Lab at NYC Health+Hospitals/Queens
- Teleconferences with the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Yale Ambulatory Case-based Workshops
- Residents are provided with New England Journal Knowledge+, MKSAP, UWorld, UpToDate, etc.
Our program is dedicated to fostering the development of skilled, compassionate, and knowledgeable internists who are well-prepared to excel in diverse clinical settings. We pride ourselves on providing an environment that encourages professional growth, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
At end of their residency, the Internal Medicine residents are fully trained, competent and ready to enter careers in hospital medicine, primary care, or to continue on to fellowship training; this is reflected by our Internal Medicine Board pass rate of 92%. We are excited about the journey ahead and look forward to working with you as you embark on this important phase of your medical career. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Warm regards,