Accomplishments:Best aunt to three cuties. Favorite thing about the program/MFCH:Friendliness and support of co-residents and faculty. Areas of focus and opportunity include CNS malignancies, head . Fun Fact:I once donated my hair to make a wig for a child with cancer. Please note that our program requires a minimum of three letters of recommendation, including one from their Pediatric Residency Program Director. Favorite thing about the program/MFCH:The honesty and professionalism of the program's leadership and residents. Physician / Radiation Medicine / Valhalla, NY. Westchester Medical Center Rochelle Rubinstein, MD I taught tree climbing in college, culminating in a trip to the Redwoods in California where we slept at the top of 300-foot-tall giant sequoias. Hawthorne, NY 10532. I am a huge fan of the "Great British Baking Show"! Rock climbing, video games, hiking, audiobooks, All of the jokes and cute things that the kids say even when they are sick in the hospital. I enjoy taking them for hikes, taking them running, and going to the beach and Starbucks with them. Friendliness and support of co-residents and faculty. Dr. Kristina Bezdickova and Dr. Charne Delport (Chief Residents): WestPeds@wmchealth.org Westchester Medical Center. Also, there's no such thing as "zebra" diagnoses at MFCH. It is the most popular place to live among our residents, although many of our residents also live in and commute from NYC. After college, she worked on Wall Street for three years, before becoming a high school biology teacher in the Bronx, NY. Designed with the comfort of both families and caregivers in mind, MFCH features on-call suites for our residents and numerous conference areas. Brianna Cocuzzo, MD I had a new baby, two weeks after Match Day. Hometown:Toronto, Canada Hobbies:Spend time with my husband and family, running, baking bread, learning different cooking techniques. . Fun Fact/Accomplishments: Was a competitive ballroom dancer growing up. Dr. Newman received his medical degree from New York Medical College and has been in practice for 45 years. There are no patient caps for any of the inpatient teams, as Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital accepts all patients who request our care, and we believe all patients deserve to be on a resident teaching service. Yoga, hiking, trying new restaurants, dancing, making playlists. Long distance running, I have run marathons in three different countries. Also, there's no such thing as "zebra" diagnoses at MFCH. I always feel comfortable asking questions and learning! Hometown:Queens, NY Accomplishments:I completed two academic fellowships for academic medicine this past year and currently the youngest alumni board member for my alma mater, CUNY Med formerly known as the Sophie Davis Program. Interviews will be offered throughout the season on a rolling basis on Tuesdays and Thursdays, October through February, and interviews will be sent throughout the season as new slots open up. Medical School:Rutgers New Jersey Medical School In addition, each resident has several blocks in which they have the opportunity to determine their own curricula, including creating their own electives. Medical School:Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Running, hiking, traveling, spending time with my husband and daughter. Westchester Medical Center is a 600-bed hospital that serves as the primary teaching . Accomplishments:I am part of the Gold Humanism Honor Society Joel Thomas, MD Full-Time. Plus I get to play chess everyday outside. I am going into my residency with an open mind! Applicant Interviews: Tuesdays and Thursdays, October through February - Posted 11/10/2020. Also, planning my wedding while successfully completing my first year of medical school. I was peer-nominated and inducted into my medical school's chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH:The people. Hometown:Central Valley, NY Won a President's Choice Award at a Research Conference with my Research Team for a project on the impact of Virtual Reality on Chronic Pain in Children. English wasn't my first language, Punjabi was! And I have a pet shrimp named Shrimpy! Presented an abstract at the THSNA US summit in 2017 I am a certified international lifeguard, swimming and canoeing instructor, and have my boating license. Accomplishments:Graduating from medical school in one piece. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA) Hobbies:Wood work, fishing, running, and anything involving babies Subspecialty: Westchester Medical Center Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology . Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Goals:Most likely fellowship, NICU or hospitalist We also correspond regularly with the Resident Wellness Committee and the White Coats for Black Lives chapter at Westchester Medical Center. Elissa Dunlap, DO Career Goals:Pediatric Cardiology Our pediatric residency program Zoom ID is 477.318.5601. I love to travel to museums and visit local coffee shops and bakeries in my free time. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. Fun Fact:I taught tree climbing in college, culminating in a trip to the Redwoods in California where we slept at the top of 300-foot-tall giant sequoias. These sites are located anywhere from five to 30 minutes away from the main hospital campus. Accomplishments:Masters degree in nutrition Medical School:Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Seton Hill Our PGY1 program builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop clinical pharmacists . Hobbies:Reading with my daughter and listening to Podcasts. Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH:It was clear that everyone in the program acted as one family and genuinely cared for each other. Number: (914) 493-6668. Contact: Patty Mondore Pediatric Residency Program Administrator. Now during COVID, we maintain social distancing, but still practice wellness via Zoom get-togethers. Something general, still figuring it out. First person in my family to go to college! WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. Mission Statement: The Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC) is a public benefit corporation operating a hospital for the County of Westchester and the State of New York. Assistant Program Director. The Department of Dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center offers: High quality dental care. 6 p.m. - 7 a.m.: The overnight team consists of one senior resident (PGY2 or PGY3) and one junior resident (PGY1) on the non-ICU inpatient teams, one senior resident (PGY3) and one junior resident (PGY2) in the PICU, and a fellow and one resident (of any level) in the NICU. Favorite thing about the program/MFCH:The people and the pathologies! Favorite thing about the program/MFCH:How supportive everyone is! Hometown:Roanoke, VA We offer diverse clinical experiences, extraordinary teaching and wide range of patient services. Going on food adventures, exploring new cultures, traveling, being a plant mama, and lots of crafting. Patricia Pleta, DO Stony BrookUniversity School of Medicine, In-Hospital Care (whether as a hospitalist or otherwise). TBD, but leaning toward General Pediatrics. I actually lost count! Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY. Yevgeniy Liverant, MD Also the fish tanks and the fire truck. Fun Fact:English wasn't my first language, Punjabi was! They are real sisters and I have had them since my friend found them outside when they were 6 weeks old. Just trying to keep an open mind throughout residency and figure out what I really love! Hometown:East Elmhurst/Jackson Heights, NY I drove my first car from Texas to New Jersey with just a learner's permit. Favorite thing about the program/MFCH:The people. Hanging out with family and friends, baking, reading, hiking. Ghita Elmejjati Burdier, MD I like to work out. MFCH was my very last interview of the virtual season. Fun Fact:I have met three Olympic swimmers "Another thing to add about this program is that there is no pre rounding. Fun Fact:I have something like 45 nieces and nephews! Work and live in NYC or Westchester, the epicenter of the arts with some of the best public and private schools in the country . This is a six-week long program where residents go into the classroom (now via Zoom) and teach students the importance of healthy eating and exercise. Residents are allocated one half-day a week at one of nine clinic sites. Hobbies:Swimming and arts and crafts Supervisory responsibilities in the PL3 year include three months as senior resident on the inpatient teams, two weeks to one month of NICU, one month of ED, and also expand to being senior resident of the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). So Stay tuned. Hobbies:Plants, salsa dancing, medical simulation, hiking, anything creative! . Favorite thing about the Program/MFCH:The people! I also want to get involved with medical student education to inspire future Pediatricians! Fun Fact:I won 'Most Distinguished Laugh' and 'Most Likely to Succeed' in my high school's Senior Superlatives Our robust emergency department is always busy and provides excellent exposure to a variety of pathology, as well as hands-on exposure to a variety of procedures. Medical School:Albany Medical School/Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education Sepeedeh Kermalli, DO We are the only all-specialty children's hospital in the region, and the location of the only regional neonatal . Favorite thing about the program/MFCH:It's a great group of people, very welcoming and supportive. Fun Fact/Accomplishments: Next item on her bucket list is to get her motorcycle license. The resident teams typically consist of two PGY1 residents, one PGY2 resident and one PGY3 resident who are supervised by a NICU fellow and NICU attending. Subspecialty: Westchester Medical Center Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program, Valhalla, NY. Fun Fact/Accomplishment:Fluent in Czech and used to be a competitive gymnast. Hobbies:I enjoy running, community service, and learning new things. Accomplishments:Graduated a three-year post-doc research fellowship in dermatology on GvHD and severe drug reactions at the Brigham & Women's Hospital, HMS. To be a Pediatrician who children and families trust. |All Rights Reserved|, In addition to our daily morning report/CRC and noon conference, residents are given an annual subscription to the, Impact of an Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) oncology program, Effects of implementing a clinical pathway for community-acquired pneumonia, Incidence of intention to breastfeed among marijuana-using new mothers, Association of mode of delivery with maternal use of marijuana products, Effect of sex on glomerular filtration rate in a programmed rat model, Lifestyle characteristics of parental electronic cigarette users, Implementation of Clinical Care Pathway Reduces Measles Exposures During Outbreak in New York, Improving Utilization and Determining Efficacy of the Participation Evaluation in Patients 12-18 Years old During Annual Check-ups, Currently, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital offers Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)accredited fellowships in, To promote and celebrate diversity within our program in all respects, including gender, age, culture, race, religion, ability, and sexual orientation, with special attention to groups that are historically underrepresented, To support learning and working environment that is inclusive to all, To change perception of marginalized groups in medicine through educational programs, Partner with NYMC diversity office and provide mentors to underrepresented trainees in pediatrics and those interested in pediatrics.