Internal Medicine Residency at Maimonides Medical Center

The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Maimonides Medical Center strives to provide an outstanding educational experience in an environment that assures a balance between academic and clinical activities. Our unique, highly diverse patient population exposes our residents to varied clinical experiences. Through exposure in the critical care units, the medical floors, and the outpatient setting, our residents become well versed in all aspects of internal medicine, fully prepared to enter any fellowship or practice setting upon graduation.

Internal Medicine Residency at Maimonides Medical Center

The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Maimonides Medical Center strives to provide an outstanding educational experience in an environment that assures a balance between academic and clinical activities. Our unique, highly diverse patient population exposes our residents to varied clinical experiences. Through exposure in the critical care units, the medical floors, and the outpatient setting, our residents become well versed in all aspects of internal medicine, fully prepared to enter any fellowship or practice setting upon graduation.
"The strength of Maimonides was and is always the people. We have been lucky to recruit residents that work together like family. Being a busy program in the heart of Brooklyn, there is clinical exposure to a wide spectrum and acuity of disease processes."
Dr. Shyam Shankar 
"Maimonides is all about its community. I have developed friendships which I know are going to last a lifetime. I am proud to be part of the residency family where we have learnt to grow continuously and collectively."
Dr. Krishna Sai Kommineni
"Working at MMC both as a former resident and now as a primary care attending (at our brand new faculty practice center) has been an amazing experience. The hospital provides varied clinical environments with exposure to a multicultural patient population. "
Dr. Vivian Zhu
"A melting pot of culture, unique pathologies, hip-hop, food-stops and scenery. Maimonides affords me the luxury of learning medicine from a diverse demographic of teachers, colleagues & patients while exploring one of the greatest cities in the world - Brooklyn!"
Dr. Emeka “Cece” Ibeson
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The residents of the Maimonides Medical Center Residency Program are what make our program special. Our trainees come from all over the world with varied experience and knowledge that they bring to our program.

Many of our graduates go on to pursue fellowships, hospital medicine, or primary care all across the country after graduation. Learn more about where our graduates have gone over the last five years.

Baylor Medical Center
Brown University
Columbia Univ. Mailman Sch. of Public Health
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Icahn Sch. Med. at Mount Sinai
Jackson Memorial
Lenox Hill Hospital – Northwell Health
Massachusetts General (Interventional)
Montefiore Medical Center
Mt. Sinai Beth Israel
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
Nassau University Hospital
New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center
Northwell Health North Shore-LIJ
NYU Winthrop
Ohio State University
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Oregon Health Sciences University
Penn. State Milton Hershey Medical Center
Roger Williams Medical Center
Rutgers NJ Medical School
Stony Brook Medical Center
SUNY Buffalo
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Tulane University
UC Irvine
Univ. of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston
University at Buffalo
University of Arizona
University of Cincinnati
University of Hawaii
University of Indiana
University of Kentucky
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts, Baystate
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
University of Missouri, Columbia
University of New Mexico
University of Pittsburgh
University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee, Memphis
University of Toronto
Westchester Medical Center

Baylor Medical Center
Brown University
Columbia Univ. Mailman Sch. of Public Health
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Icahn Sch. Med. at Mount Sinai
Jackson Memorial
Lenox Hill Hospital – Northwell Health
Massachusetts General (Interventional)
Montefiore Medical Center
Mt. Sinai Beth Israel
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
Nassau University Hospital
New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center
Northwell Health North Shore-LIJ
NYU Winthrop
Ohio State University
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Oregon Health Sciences University
Penn. State Milton Hershey Medical Center
Roger Williams Medical Center
Rutgers NJ Medical School
Stony Brook Medical Center

SUNY Buffalo
SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Tulane University
UC Irvine
Univ. of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston
University at Buffalo
University of Arizona
University of Cincinnati
University of Hawaii
University of Indiana
University of Kentucky
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts, Baystate
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
University of Missouri, Columbia
University of New Mexico
University of Pittsburgh
University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee, Memphis
University of Toronto
Westchester Medical Center

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Why Choose Maimonides

Making the decision of where to attend residency is a big one. There are often numerous factors that help inform your decision. At Maimonides, our highly engaged faculty provide expert guidance to the residents in caring for an incredibly broad-based population here in the heart of the amazing borough of Brooklyn, New York. Over their three years of training, the residents manage a diverse array of patients with remarkably wide-ranging underlying pathologies.

Reputation

Founded in 1911, Maimonides has been a cornerstone of the Brooklyn community and is the largest hospital in Brooklyn. Over the last century, we’ve become a world-class care center and a vital part of New York City. From the 1st heart transplant in the U.S. to the 1st hospital-based Clinical Simulation Center in the Northeast, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Maimonides has been rated among the ‘Top 10 Hospitals’ in the Nation for Clinical Excellence according to data published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Achievements

  • #1 in U.S. for heart attack survival
  • An innovative program in Bloodless Medicine & Surgery
  • Brooklyn’s only comprehensive Children’s Hospital
  • Brooklyn’s first interdisciplinary Pelvic Floor Center
  • Comprehensive Breast Center
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  • Nationally recognized Cancer Center
  • Nationally recognized Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Prostate Center with the most advanced HIFU technology
  • State-of-the-art Orthopedic and Spine Centers
  • Top 1% in the US for stroke patient outcomes
  • All rotations at one institution
  • Incredibly diverse patient base
  • Enthusiastic and engaged faculty
  • Accessibility to all medicine subspecialties
  • Best outcomes in New York State for MI and PCI
  • Residents graduate with confidence in their skills

Program Leadership

Edward K. Chapnick, MD, FACP, FIDSA
Associate Program Director, Interim Chair
Lawrence B. Wolf, MD, FACP
Program Director, Vice Chair for Education

Melvyn Hecht, MD

Senior Associate Program Director
Marie Normil, MD
Associate Program Director for Ambulatory Medicine
Michael G. Kantrowitz, DO, MS, FACP
Associate Program Director, Vice Chair for Quality and Safety

Unique Curriculum

The Internal Medicine Residency Program is a three-year ACGME accredited program based around a 4+1 block system – 4 weeks of inpatient rotations followed by 1 week of ambulatory medicine. Our comprehensive curriculum is focused on engaging residents as adult learners with the aim of producing competent, curious and compassionate internists. (hyperlink)

Quality Improvement

We are committed to training our residents how to carry out unique research projects. We have a dedicated curriculum and faculty to help residents conduct quality improvement and patient safety projects. We encourage residents and attending physicians to take an active role in our monthly quality improvement meetings where patient quality and safety issues are discussed among an interdisciplinary team.

Ambulatory Didactics and Humanism Project

Every Wednesday is a designated academic day for the residents on their clinic rotation. The day includes time dedicated to research guidance and support, board preparation and our unique Humanism Project curriculum. The Humanism project focuses on communication skills, unconscious bias, medical ethics, and resident wellness. The remainder of the day is spent doing experiential learning in our state-of-the-art simulation lab, which boasts a virtual reality simulator, interactive ultrasound simulation and practice performing procedures on mannequins.

Resident Preparation

A weekly Intern Report allows PGY1s to learn the basic principles of proper History and Physical Exam as well as to hone their presentation and differential diagnosis skills.

Bi-weekly Morning Report focuses on overnight admission case presentations. Program leadership and firm attending physicians help structure and guide case presentations as well as differential building.

Our training program is designed as a 4+1 block, inpatient-to-outpatient schedule. On the inpatient side, our wards are made up of four general medicine teams. Each team is supervised by 3 attending physicians, is comprised of five interns and three senior residents who care for a maximum of 50 patients. This ensures that our trainees receive the best educational experience while guaranteeing the highest level of patient safety and care. We have an educational night medicine rotation that allows overnight residents and interns to admit patients to each of the medicine teams and provide continuity of care with the day teams the next morning.

In the outpatient clinics, residents spend 3 years rotating through a continuity clinic. We have a system where residents are follow a panel of patients while being precepted by our outpatient faculty who strive to provide longitudinal feedback. For more about the typical schedule, please see the Categorical Residency Program, below. For detailed information about the curriculum, see Our Curriculum, above.

Categorical Residency Program

A typical Categorical PGY1 schedule is as follows:

PGY1 Weeks

Inpatient Floors | 20-22

Outpatient | 10

Night Float| 7

MICU | 2-4

Elective | 5-7

Vacation | 4


PGY2

The PGY2 year represents a major transition for the housestaff. During ward blocks, the PGY2 serves as team leader, taking more responsibility for patient care. They rotate through the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), the Coronary Care Unit (CCU), as well as in the Emergency Department (ED).

A typical PGY2 schedule is as follows:

PGY2 Weeks

Inpatient Floors | 12-14

Outpatient | 10

Night Float | 5-6

MICU/CCU | 6-8

Elective | 7-9

Emergency Department | 4

Vacation | 4


PGY3

The PGY3 year is intended to further develop leadership skills and extend the resident’s knowledge base, complete research projects, and focus on future career transitions.

A typical PGY3 schedule is as follows:

PGY3 Weeks

Ward Blocks | 8-9

Outpatient | 10

Cardiac telemetry Floor | 1-2

Night Float | 5-6

Elective | 12-13

MICU/CCU | 6-8

Medical Admitting | 3-4

Vacation | 4

Preliminary Residency Program

A typical Preliminary PGY1 schedule is as follows:

PGY1 Weeks

Inpatient Floors | 20-22

Night Float | 7

Emergency Department | 4 (anesthesia only)

MICU | 2-4 (non-anesthesia), 8 weeks (anesthesia)

Elective | 12-16

Vacation | 4

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Location

Maimonides is unique because it is located within the bustling borough of Brooklyn, NY which is the most culturally diverse borough of New York. This leads to seeing an amazingly diverse patient population with a wide array of pathology. Our hospital offers a unique opportunity for training, in a high acuity and busy tertiary care center. You will leave this program able to deal with anything that comes your way. New York City is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world. While completing residency in New York you will have access to theater, music, endless restaurants, sporting events, and much more. Whatever your interests, you will be able to find things to do throughout the boroughs of New York. Brooklyn is full of rich history everywhere you look. It boasts quirky cafes, hip brunch spots, beautiful parks, excellent schools, a booming job market, and a strong sense of community.

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Resident Stories

Maimonides is great because working here feels like a family. It’s a diverse, friendly, supportive, and nurturing environment!
Dr. Karina Lochan
Training at Maimonides Medical Center for the past three years has been a wonderful clinical experience. I have developed important assessment skills, while learning how to function as part of a cohesive medical team. The varied patient population at Maimonides offers residents the opportunity to develop into independent and experienced clinicians. But what truly sets Maimonides apart is the supportive and friendly community of people who work here. 
Dr. Varun Tej Gonuguntla
During residency at Maimonides, there is a constant feeling that you have support everywhere you turn— from co-interns, senior residents, and attendings. Starting out as a nervous intern, you never feel alone, especially with the large team structure of 5 interns and 3 seniors at a time. After treating a broad array of conditions and meeting an extremely diverse patient population, you’re more than equipped for fellowship or working as an attending after 3 years.
Dr. Carolyn Bendor-Grynbaum
My years in residency at Maimonides have been some of my most memorable. At Maimonides, I made friends for life not just among fellow residents but attendings as well. As an attending myself, I am grateful for the foundation I had during residency. Very few things cause me great consternation and I can attribute that to the great hands-on learning and the support I received.
Dr. Olaoluwatomi (Tomi) Lamikanra
I really enjoy working at Maimonides, I did my sub-I here and I loved the camaraderie and support that all the residents were getting. Being a resident here has not been different, the attendings and the other residents are extremely supportive. The patient population is challenging and interesting, which keeps us on our toes and makes us think outside the box to do the best for our patients.
Dr. Suhali Kundu
Once you join the Maimonides IM Program you are a member of a big family – camaraderie among residents and faculty is respectful and supportive. Even rotating students were taken as an important part of the team. Attendings are genuinely goodhearted people and among the best professionals in their fields. The program prepared us well to practice independently.  I feel lucky and honored to have graduated from this program!
Dr. Madina Ray
The medical and technical training is exceptional.  What sets the program apart is the leadership opportunities, diversity, and culture of mutual respect. The program and hospital leadership are exceptionally approachable and willing to incorporate suggestions from all levels to improve.  They taught me as much about medicine as about health care administration, policies and teamwork. The skills I developed have been an invaluable asset throughout my career.
Dr. Zain Sobani
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How To Apply

All applications are accepted only through ERAS and the Department of Medicine offers all of its Internal Medicine residency positions through the NRMP.

  • Categorical Three-Year Program
  • Preliminary One-Year Program

The review of your application and the scheduling of interviews requires, at the minimum, your ERAS application, transcript, and Dean’s letter. Additionally, we require a letter of recommendation from your Department of Medicine and letters from two faculty members. Please include a personal statement and curriculum vitae, in addition to the above, all through ERAS.

Application Checklist

  • All applications through ERAS
  • Transcripts
  • Dean’s letter/MSPE
  • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Department of Medicine Letter of Recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • USMLE/COMLEX

For international graduates we do not demand US clinical experience, but it is strongly favored. We prefer candidates who have graduated within the last three years; however, we will consider more than three years from date of graduation with commensurate clinical experience in the intervening time.

For detailed information on the application process, please learn more at: How to Apply – Residents and Fellows | Maimonides Medical Center

 

For additional FAQs about Maimonides Medical Educations programs, please learn more at: Frequently Asked Questions | Maimonides Medical Center

 

 

Interview Day

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this interview season will be entirely virtual. Your session will typically include a greeting from the Chair of Medicine, interviews with faculty members, and current chief and medicine residents. Each prospective applicant with have time to virtually meet the Program Director. There will also be virtual social events with our current residents (both preliminary and categorical) so candidates can learn more about our program.

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Harriet James-Johnson
Residency and Recruitment Coordinator
Telephone: 718-283-8997

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