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The Department of Radiology Training Program provides an  excellent learning experience for our resident physicians. The four-year residency program is an opportunity for gifted young physicians to become the leaders of 21st century radiology. The program was reviewed by the ACGME during the 1998-1999 academic year and accredited without reservation. Over 90% of our residents pass the written and oral portions of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) examination on their first attempt. Many residents elect to pursue subspecialty training. Over 90% of residents are accepted to their first choice of fellowship position. Fellowships covering all subspecialties in radiology are available for qualified candidates. A large proportion of our residents pursue academic careers. 
On-site at three world-renowned medical centers, residents and fellows have an exceptional opportunity to benefit from the knowledge and experience of some of the most brilliant minds in medicine, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and services in ultramodern settings where the highest quality care and patient comfort are foremost. The adjacent campuses of Cornell University's Weill Medical College, The Rockefeller University, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Campus and The Hospital for Special Surgery form a dynamic, world-class medical community centered at York Avenue and sixty-eighth Street on Manhattan's Upper East Side (an attractive and safe place to live and a short distance from the numerous cultural highlights of New York City). The educational experience is further enhanced by taking advantage of the concerts, theater, museums and multicultural events in and around New York City, the cultural capital of the world. The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Campus provides subsidized housing for all house staff officers, with rents below the local market value, enabling them to live affordably in one of the city's best neighborhoods. 

The Residency Program

The four-year training program is divided into three sections: 
First Year
  • Learn basic concepts and develop skills (e.g. fluoroscopy) in "general radiology."
  • Introductory rotations through subspecialty divisions.
Second & Third Years
  • Subspecialty rotations with graded increased responsibility.
  • AFIP (6 week course in Washington, DC).
  • Emergency Room Coverage Rotations.
Fourth Year
  • Electives in clinical subspecialties or research.
  • Return to general radiology.
  • Board preparation.
Rotations
  • Chest (NYH & MSKCC)
  • GI (NYH & MSKCC)
  • GU (NYH & MSKCC)
  • Pediatrics (NYH)
  • Nuclear Medicine (NYH)
  • Musculo-skeletal (HSS)
  • Emergency Room (NYH)
  • Body(NYH&MSKCC)
  • Neuroradiology (NYH)
  • Interventional (NYH)
  • MR (NYH, HSS, & MSKCC)
  • Mammography (MSKCC)
Physics

The Physics Department provides a one-month full time didactic laboratory course in Radiology Physics at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center under the direction of Dr. Larry Rothenberg. This course is currently given in the third year, but will be moved to the spring of the first year. 
 
 

On Call Experience

Residents participate in various call schedules throughout the four-year program. The on-call experience is structured to promote the development of clinical skills and foster decision-making under the guidance and supervision of a senior resident, fellow or attending physician. In the middle of the first year, residents begin to read in the evening at Memorial Hospital. In the second and third years, residents cover The New York Hospital Emergency Department and take part in angiography call. Fourth year residents, fellows and attendings are all available on back-up call. In the fourth year, residents perform Back-up call. Senior residents provide assistance with complex clinical and administrative issues that may arise outside of the regular workday. 
 
 

Educational Program

The educational experience prepares physicians to become experts in radiology and to carry the invaluable knowledge acquired from training and research to clinical practice. Two daily teaching conferences provide a comprehensive foundation covering concepts and specialties in radiology. Guest speakers and visiting professors discuss recent clinical advances and research on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. In addition to lectures and conferences, residents attend the monthly New York Roentgen meetings and are invited to attend a national meeting (RSNA) during the residency. 
 
 

Education Center

  • Conference room with multi-media capabilities.
  • Resident learning center with individual computer-equipped study carrels.
  • Software for production of slides and scientific papers.
  • Videodisc and CD based teaching files.
  • Access to the resources of the Office of Academic Computing, The Samuel J. Wood Library and The C.V. Starr Biomedical Information Center.
  • Internet access.
Evaluation

Members of the attending staff on each clinical rotation evaluate residents. A series of examinations is administered to ensure that the knowledge and skill of the resident is appropriate to his or her level of training and clinical responsibilities. These tests, (1-2 per year for the first 3 years), are designed by members of the department. The Education Committee on a quarterly basis assesses the overall progress of the resident. A formal yearly evaluation is provided and discussed with each resident by the Program Director. If problems arise, the resident may take advantage of individualized remedial assistance to achieve his or her full potential. 
 
 

Research

Active involvement in pioneering research conducted by attending physicians, and spanning all subspecialties, is an integral part of the program. Much of this research is exploring new applications of MR to imaging of the brain, the vascular system, the abdomen, and the musculoskeletal system. State-of-the-art imaging equipment is being utilized to intricately examine brain organization and function. An internal grant program is available to support the research of residents and junior faculty. Residents who are selected to present their research at national meetings are provided with assistance for travel/conference expenses. 

Housing and Benefits

Further up to date information can be viewed by visiting the site for Graduate Medical Education at the New York Presbyterian Hospital.

http://infonet.nyp.org/gme/default.htm 

Where our Residents Have Gone: Fellowships

Residents Graduating from 1997-2001
Interventional - 7 NYPH & Stanford
Neuroradiology - 6 NYPH, Hopkins & Yale
Mammography  - 10 MSKCC, NYPH
Body Imaging - 10 MSKCC,  Jefferson, Brown & NYU
MR - 5 NYU & Jefferson
Nuclear Medicine - 1 NYPH
Pediatric Radiology - 2  NYU & Boston Children's
Chest - 2 Stanford & NYU
Musculoskeletal - 4 Hospital for Special Surgery & UNC


The Hospitals

The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill-Cornell Campus is a leader in patient care, medical education and research. The Hospital marked its 225th anniversary with the opening of the new Greenberg Pavilion - an 11 floor, 850,000 square-foot, 776-bed, ultramodern hospital superbly suited for the 21st century. The bulk of the surgical medical and pediatric in-patients are cared for in this facility. The principal teaching institution for Weill Medical College of Cornell University, the Hospital has approximately 40,000 admissions, 50,000 emergency department visits, and 300,000 clinic visits each year. The newly modernized radiology department includes the advanced Acuson Sequoia ultrasound equipment, 4 GE CTI helical scanners, 3 GE 1.5T scanners with echo planar capabilities and a Kodak PACS System for the most efficient transfer of images and information. Two state-of-the-art MRI Centers and the new Women's Imaging Center provide the highest standard of diagnostic assessment in a multidisciplinary collaborative environment that actively supports clinical research and training. There are 33 full time attending and 20-24 resident radiologists at this facility. 

The New York Hospital recently merged with the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center to form the New York Presbyterian Hospital. The combined hospital is the largest in the New York metropolitan area and its combined network the most influential patient care provider in the region. The residency programs in Radiology at the two campuses are separate with no plans to combine them. 
 

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is internationally respected as one of the foremost center for the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with neoplastic disease. Memorial physicians and researchers are engaged in groundbreaking research to improve the health of patients with cancer. The institution recently recruited Hedvig Hricak MD to become the Director the Deparment of Radiology. The 450 bed hospital located across the street from New York Hospital has 3 helical CT scanners and 2 1.5T MR scanners with echo planar capabilities. There are 23 attending and 5-6 resident radiologists at this center. The resident rotations provide a unique opportunity to participate in the performance of pioneering imaging studies and promising new clinical research. 

Hospital for Special Surgery is consistently rated as one of the finest centers in the world for orthopedic and rheumatologic care. Special Surgery has recently opened a new 120-bed facility that houses the new Radiology Department overlooking the East River. Special Surgery is connected to the New York Hospital by several skyways and tunnels. There are 7 attending and 1-2 resident radiologists at this institution. The Sports Medicine Center is a premier facility for the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of sports- related injuries. The facility includes a helical CT and 1.5T MR with echo planar capabilities. The HSS rotation provides extensive experience in MR imaging and musculoskeletal radiology. 
 
 

RESIDENCY APPLICATION PROCESS- Cornell Radiology

ACGME number-4203521129 
NMRP number-1492-62 

Coordinator: 

Tonia Jenkins, Residency Coordinator 
Department of Radiology
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Campus 
Weill Medical College of Cornell University 
525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10021 
voice: 212-746-2527 
E-mail: tjenkins@med.cornell.edu
All applications are processed 
using AAMC ERAS website.
  1. A one-year internship is required prior to the four year Radiology Residency.
  2. By November 15th, you must complete the ERAS application which includes:

    3. - Recent photograph 
    - Curriculum vitae 
    - Personal statement 
    - Dean's letter 
    - Transcript of grades 
    - Three letters of recommendation 
    - No paper applications will be accepted 
  3. Completed applications are reviewed by the selection committee during late October and early November. If you have been selected for an interview, you will be notified in November by either letter, E-mail or both. Some individuals may be contacted by telephone.
  4. Interviews are conducted on three Fridays between early December and mid-January. For the match being conducted in the spring of 2004 for spots in the residency class which begins July 1, 2005, we will be conducting interveiws on three Fridays in December 2003 and January 2004. If you cannot come to The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Campus on the assigned date, please contact Tonia Jenkins by telephone as soon as possible to arrange for an alternate interview date. Do not attempt to arrange for an alternate date using E-mail. We strongly urge you to come on one of the formal interview days so that we may provide you with the maximum information about our program.
  5. On the day of your interview you will be asked to spend either the morning (8 am-1 pm) or afternoon (12 pm-4 pm) in the department.
  6. During your visit to our department, you will have a short general orientation, a tour of the hospitals, a small group interview with the chief residents and three 20-minute interviews with members of the attending staff. There will also be ample opportunity to meet with current radiology residents. All candidates are invited to stay for lunch with our residents.

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