Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Kravis Children's Hospital
New York, NY
Jessica Reid-Adam
Program Director
Sappherin Miranda
Program Coordinator
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Medium-Sized Program: Resident-driven clinical services allowing for development of close relationships with both faculty and fellows-
Children’s Hospital Embedded in a Major academic center: Residents can capitalize on institutional research, leadership, and educational opportunities
Commitment to Wellness: educational content, support groups, regular wellness activities and at least 2 Golden Weekends per month
Dedication to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: multiple initiatives within the program, department and institution, with many opportunities for involvement
DETAILS
77 residents
25 residents per entering class (14 categorical, 1 peds neuro, 2 peds research, 2 triple board, 1 peds-genetics, 1 preliminary, 4 med-peds)
All subspecialties represented, with fellowships in almost all subspecialties
60% of residents go on to fellowship training
Special Tracks such as Research, Global Health, and Human Rights and Social Justice
LOCATION
Overlooking Central Park at the intersection of East Harlem and the Upper East Side; unique location robust community based primary care experience while serving as a referral center for a diverse medically complex patient population;
CURRICULUM
13 blocks/year
Night float on the floors and PICU
Blended learning which combines academic half days, noon conferences, and an asynchronous primary care curriculum.
40% of time spent on electives in 2nd and 3rd year.
Robust weekly continuity clinic experience
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
Pediatric Diversity Committee
Chats for Change
Health Equity Journal Club
Unconscious bias training
Anti-racism curriculum
SOGI awareness and inclusion
Medical Spanish
Human Rights/Social Justice Leadership Track
