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SyracuSe, Ny
Family
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Our
Mission We are passionate healers dedicated to honoring
the Sacred in our sisters and brothers.
Core
Values In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing:
compassion through our kindness, concern and genuine caring;
reverence in honoring dignity of the human spirit;
excellence by expecting the best of ourselves and others;
Integrity by being and speaking the truth.
St. Joseph’s Family Medicine Residency seeks to blend the primary care orientation of a community
hospital with the academic and educational resources of a major medical school. Our goal is to produce strong
clinicians who are capable of delivering high-quality primary care in any setting, from rural to suburban
to inner city practice locations.
Highlights u
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unopposed Family medicine residency
– Family Medicine residents are the residents at St. Joseph’s Hospital
excellent collegial relationship with SuNy upstate medical university
u Positive work environment with commitment to residency education and strict
observation of New york state regulation 405 limiting resident work hours
– Maximum 80 hours/week
– Home post call by 10 a.m.
– 24 hours off each week
u Well-respected program established in 1968 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health
center, a non-profit, 431-bed hospital/health care organization serving
patients from 16 central New york counties
– Designated a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center
– Five-star rated (best) for coronary interventional procedures nine years in
a row (2003-2011), and five-star rated for treatment of heart attack
two years in a row (2010-2011)
– Recipient of the HealthGrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
(2011) and ranked among the top 5 percent in the nation for
joint replacement in 2011
– Accredited as a Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Chest
Pain Centers
– Intensive Care Units received the Beacon Award for Critical Care
Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
u Flexibility of a large program
Program
– Resident input in scheduling, sequencing rotations and vacations
– Four weeks’ vacation permitted each year with weekends free on both
sides of vacation week
– Experience in couples match
– Established maternity and paternity policies
– Away electives permitted and available per ABFP guidelines
– Responsiveness to residents’ personal needs
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Highlights
u extensive procedural training
– Joint injections, arthrocentesis, casting and splinting
– Colposcopy, endometrial biopsy and other gynecologic procedures
– Minor skin surgery
– Vasectomies
u Strong obstetrics and women’s health curriculum
– Several faculty members with specific interest and training in women’s
health issues
– Obstetrics track available for those with interest
– Over 100 deliveries possible during the three years
– GYN procedure clinics—both during required rotations and as electives
u abundant sports medicine opportunities
– Syracuse University athletics
– Syracuse Chiefs—Triple-A minor league baseball team, affiliate of the
Washington Nationals
– Empire State Games
– Local school sports programs
u excellent balance of ambulatory and inpatient medicine, didactic and clinical
experiences, and medical and biopsychosocial patient care
u elective time
– Established electives or resident-created electives are available for
individual interests
u Biopsychosocial orientation of curriculum
Program
– Full-time family therapist and social worker on faculty
– Workshops and rotations provide psychosocial training and awareness
– Balint groups help residents examine their interactions with patients,
attendings, nursing staff and each other
u community involvement
– Involvement in nursing homes, justice center and homeless clinics
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Curriculum
The first year of residency emphasizes the inpatient experience,
during which house calls average every one in four nights, with strict compliance
with New York state work hour rules. Interns spend one to two half days per week,
regardless of rotation, seeing their continuity patients in the Family Medicine
Center. There is a wide variety of exposure, from obstetrics to pediatrics to
surgery and anesthesia, during the first year.
First year (13 four-week rotations)
u Obstetrics u Family Medicine Inpatient u Emergency Room
u Obstetrics u Medicine Night Float u Pediatric Inpatient
u Surgery/Anesthesia u Medicine Inpatient u Pediatric Outpatient
u Surgery/Anesthesia u Family Medicine Outpatient u Nursery
u Elective
as a second-year resident, a significant emphasis is placed on taking
more clinical responsibilities and enhancing decision-making skills. There are
four months of inpatient medicine where residents are the primary physicians
for their patients. Each resident will manage his/her own inpatient service with
supervision by an attending physician. This is held to be a strong component of
the residency. In addition, second-year residents spend two to three half days
per week in the Family Medicine Center.
Second year (12 one-month rotations)
u Medicine u Obstetrics u Gynecology
u Medicine u Ambulatory Pediatric u ENT
u Medicine u Pediatric Emergency Room u Elective
u Medicine u Behavioral Science u Elective
The third-year resident has a significant role in teaching and supervising
junior residents. The PGY3 resident assumes direct responsibility for leading
the Medicine Teaching Service and Family Medicine Inpatient Teaching Service.
Office efficiency and management are also priorities, and all third-year residents
attend weekly conferences to prepare for job hunting and transition to life after
residency. Office time increases to four half days per week; however, call is limited.
Third year (13 four-week rotations)
u Medicine Admitting u Geriatrics u Orthopedics
Resident
u Medicine Night Float u Dermatology u Urology/
Ophthalmology
u Family Medicine u Elective u Elective
Inpatient
u Community Medicine u Pediatric Elective u Elective
u Pediatric Elective
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The Family Medicine Center
Family Medicine
Center
relocated on the St. Joseph’s Hospital
Health Center campus in January 2008. This state-of-the-art facility
features a new layout to improve patient access and enhance resident efficiency
during scheduled clinic time.
The residency practice began using a fully integrated electronic medical record
(emr) in the spring of 2008. This provides residents with up-to-the-minute
retrieval of their patient’s entire medical chart 24/7 from any computer—at
home or in the hospital. Laboratory studies, radiologic reports and images,
inpatient data from recent hospitalizations and correspondence from other
physicians are now readily available. Nationally, between 40 and 50 percent of family
physicians are presently using an EMR, so having a system in place is an important
training opportunity for residents in preparation for their ultimate practice. The EMR
also simplifies data retrieval and chart audits, which are used as teaching and
research tools.
Currently, more than 4,000 families in Syracuse and surrounding communities
receive their health care—ranging from obstetrics and pediatrics to adult
medicine and geriatrics—from the residents. The Family Medicine Center patient
population is diverse, drawing people from many different cultures, including
black, Hispanic and Native American communities. Many of our patients also come
from regions around the world that have seen political upheaval and social unrest
in recent years, including Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and North Africa.
Each resident is assigned a panel of patients to follow throughout the three years,
providing continuity of care to these individuals and families. The panels grow in
size as the residents grow and develop as physicians. Through the Family Medicine
Center experience, our program is committed to the dual mission of providing
patients with professional, high-quality care and our house staff with an
exceptional learning experience. As of January 2008, the faculty also now
practices at the Family Medicine Center, serving as positive, professional role
models for the residents.
The Family Medicine Center is equipped to perform multiple procedures in the
office setting, including, but not limited to, punch biopsy, mole removal, casting,
endometrial biopsy, colposcopy, joint aspiration and injections, and other minor
surgical procedures.
The Family Medicine Center is staffed by highly skilled nurses and administrative
personnel. They are sensitive to the fact that the family medicine residents
are physicians-in-training, and are committed to the residents’ education and
development in this regard.
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The family medicine faculty is diverse and well trained. All faculty members hold academic
appointments in the Department of Family Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University. In addition, they have
active private practices. Ten of the physician faculty members practice obstetrics. Each member of the family
medicine faculty has an area of expertise, which helps create a robust training environment for residents. There
are also a number of adjunct faculty members from the community and Upstate Medical University who lend
their time and experience for precepting residents in the Family Medicine Center. All faculty members are board
certified in family medicine, and many serve on hospital committees and/or participate in state and national family
medicine professional associations.
James B. Tucker, md Stephen Hoag, md
Faculty
residency director Medical School:
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of
Boston University School of Medicine the Health Sciences
Residency: Residency: Naval Hospital,
Wright Patterson Air Force Hospital Jacksonville, Florida
Special Interests: Sports medicine Special Interests: Full scope,
office procedures
Pamela Horst, md
associate director, emeritus lynne Humphrey, md
Medical School: Medical School:
Pennsylvania State University SUNY Upstate Medical University
Residency: Shadyside Hospital Residency: St Joseph’s Hospital Health
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Center Family Medicine Residency
Special Interests: Palliative/hospice care, Special Interests: Full scope, adolescent
ethics, geriatrics medicine, preventive medicine
dawn Brink-cymerman, md michael Kernan, md
Medical School: Ross University associate residency director
Medical School: Universidad de Navarra
Residency: St Joseph’s Hospital Health
Center Family Medicine Residency Residency: St Joseph’s Hospital Health
Center Family Medicine Residency
Special Interests: Rural medicine,
developmental pediatrics Special Interests: Sports medicine,
adolescent medicine
deann cummings, md
Medical School: david Kolva, md
SUNY Upstate Medical University Medical School:
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Residency: St Joseph’s Hospital Health
Center Family Medicine Residency Residency: St Joseph’s Hospital Health
Center Family Medicine Residency
Special Interests: Hospitalist medicine,
patient education Special Interests: Practice management,
medicolegal topics, evidence-based medicine
Gerry edwards, md
Medical School: chris laBounty, md
SUNY Upstate Medical University Medical School:
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Residency: St Joseph’s Hospital Health
Center Family Medicine Residency Residency: University of Rochester
Special Interests: Integrative medicine, Special Interests: Teaching internal medicine
preventive medicine, orthopedics, patient
education, information technology Jennifer mccaul, md
in health care
Medical School:
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Residency: St Joseph’s Hospital Health
Center Family Medicine Residency
Special Interests: Maternity care,
women’s health, adolescent care
Kristen mcNamara, md
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Residency: St Joseph’s Hospital Health
Center Family Medicine Residency
Special Interests: Women’s health,
adolescent medicine
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Gerald mcmahon, md Bobby Pohar, md
Faculty
Medical School: University of Notre Dame Medical School: Government Medical
Residency: SUNY Upstate College, India
Medical University Residency: St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Special Interests: Hospitalist medicine (Youngstown, Ohio)
Special Interests: Care of the adult
elizabeth mcNany, md patient, reducing medical errors,
communication skills
Medical School:
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Residency: St Joseph’s Hospital Health
ajaz Shawl, md
Center Family Medicine Residency Medical School: University of Kashmir, India
Special Interests: Full scope, Residency: State University of New York
residency education at Buffalo
Special Interests: Hospitalist medicine,
larry Novak, md preventive medicine
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Residency: Franklin Square Hospital
Sandra Sulik, md
Center Family Practice Residency Program Medical School: University of Virginia
(Baltimore, Md.) School of Medicine
Special Interests: Medical director of Residency: St Joseph’s Hospital Health
the Elmcrest Children’s Center, Center Family Medicine Residency
practice management Special Interests: Obstetrics and women’s
health with special emphasis on
John O’Brien, md procedures, administration
Medical School:
SUNY Upstate Medical University melissa arthur, Phd
Residency: St Joseph’s Hospital Health director of Behavioral Science
Center Family Medicine Residency Graduate Education: Syracuse University,
Special Interests: Preventive medicine MSW and MA in marriage and
and adolescent medicine family therapy
Syracuse University, PhD in
Counseling Education
matthew Picone, md
Transitional year Program director Special Interests: Integration of
biopsychosocial mode
Medical School: New York Medical College
Residency: St Joseph’s Hospital Health
Center Family Medicine Residency
mary Studdiford, mSW, mPa
Social Work coordinator
Special Interests: Graduate medical
education, medical student clinical Graduate Education:
skills development Syracuse University, MSW and MPA
Special Interests: Child abuse
(Child Abuse Coordinator for St. Joseph’s
Hospital), family violence
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Residents
PGy1
u Scott Allan, MD u Neeraj Mahajan, MD
u Wayne Chou, MD u Jacob Nelson, MD
u Alex Filipski, DO u Okwudili Ezeude, MD
u Anne Johnson, MD u Rabeea Rehman, MD
u Elina Kerzuma, MD u Vivian RedEye, MD
u Nadine Khouzan, MD u James Sullivan, MD
u Brian Kline, MD u Quoc Tran, MD
PGy2
u Monazza Ahmed, MD u Keith Marshall, MD
u Mark Doyle, MD u Sovan Powell, MD
u Erika Hegland, DO u John Pylman, MD
u Mukta Kapdi, MD u Amanda Ray, DO
u Vanessa Lalley DeMong, DO u Kathryn Schlegel, MD
u Susan Levinsohn, MD u Amit Sharma, MD
u James Loomis, MD u Jennifer Tibbens-Scalzo, MD
2011-2012
PGy3
u Karen Bertrand, MD u Madiha Khan, MD
u Brian Chan, MD u Julie King, MD
u Roslyn Chang, MD u Radhika Mehra, MD
u Chelsea Doyen, MD u Supriya Oberoi, MD
u Justin Fedor, DO u Emily Rhodes, DO
u Michael Fuller, MD u Chandra Sharma, MD
u Marissa Gonzalez, MD u Daniel Spangenberg, MD
u Ovais Hasan, MD u Erin Thompson, MD
u Marc Iqbal, MD
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As one of the first family medicine residency programs established in the United States, the
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Family Medicine Residency has graduates in all regions of the country. Most of
these family medicine physicians have remained in and around Central New York. However, with more than 450
graduates, there is a great deal of diversity in geography and practice style. The following comments are some of
the reasons why St. Joseph’s Family Medicine Residency graduates continue to think highly of the training they
received at St. Joseph’s:
“St. Joseph’s residency became my first choice because it is a large hospital that
Graduates
provides all the services of a community hospital, yet also delivers state-of-the-art
tertiary care in a number of disciplines. Family medicine being the only residency
based there gives residents the opportunity for responsibility and training with
greater depth and intensity than that provided by smaller community hospitals on
the one hand and large teaching hospitals with multiple residencies on the other.”
Robert Ostrander, MD, Class of 1987, Valley View Family Practice, Rushville, NY
“When I reminisce about my experience as a St. Joseph's resident, the first word
that comes to mind is ‘family.’ The residency program truly embodies the concept
of family. This is in reference not only to our patient families, but to the larger
St. Joseph’s family. Spending so much time together creates bonds that transcend
most barriers. Having grown up in New York City with all my immediate family in
‘Da City,’ it is a testament to the residency program that I stayed in the Syracuse
area for residency and private practice.”
Luis Castro, MD, Class of 1999, Medical Director, Westside Family Health Center,
Syracuse, NY
“I frequently think about what I've seen in the last year and realize that residency
can’t possibly teach you everything, but hopefully gets you to the point where
you know what’s bad and what’s not, and what is an emergency and what is not.
It felt good to have confidence in my training so that I can figure those things out
and can take care of the emergencies when they happen. I’ve also seen a huge
difference in what I did in residency compared to what other people did, and
now I realize that all programs are not created equal! Thanks for providing that
knowledge base.”
Karen Williams, MD, Class of 1999, Watertown, NY
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”You’d think that working in a small, private practice next to a dairy farm would
Graduates be a far cry from my job as a resident, working in a 431-bed hospital in an urban
setting, but actually it’s not at all. After medical school I wasn’t certain where I
would be working after residency (urban, rural, office practice, hospital), so I
looked for a training program that would prepare me for any of these. St. Joseph’s,
an unopposed, hospital-based Family Medicine Residency program, gave me the
medical challenges and the caseload that prepared me for a number of different
settings. Not only was the transition to my current office-based private practice
a smooth one, but I was already comfortable with hospital work, which was
imperative as my new group continued to admit their own patients.
“Additionally, as I was going to be far away from any family, I was drawn to the
intimate nature of the St. Joseph’s program, and I am still in close contact with the
members of my graduating class.”
Kari Borrelli, MD, Class of 2005, Scotia-Glenville Family Medicine, Ballston Spa, NY
“The Family Medicine Residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center provided
me with all the skills and confidence to practice medicine in a rural area. The well-
balanced curriculum provides exposure to ICU patients, to a wide variety of
ambulatory pathology, to plenty of experience in office-based procedures, and
excellent training in behavioral medicine. The faculty is nurturing and supportive.
I couldn’t be happier with the experience I had in residency.”
Kevin Gallagher, MD, Class of 2006, Granville Family Medicine, Granville, NY
“The St. Joseph’s Family Medicine Residency has many outstanding attributes, yet
the key to the success of the program is the attending faculty. Our attendings
possess superior clinical and teaching skills, and they often go above and
beyond to ensure the residents receive nothing but the highest-quality residency
experience possible. They recognize that family medicine is a fluid and dynamic
specialty, and they continually seek to incorporate new concepts and ideas into the
educational process.”
James Fennelly, MD, Class of 2007, Farmington Family Practice, Farmington, NY
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In addition to the benefits of being in a community hospital, St. Joseph’s residents and faculty also are
affiliated with the Department of Family Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University. This relationship allows
ample opportunity to serve as clinical faculty for second-, third- and fourth-year medical students, as well as to
participate in active research.
Opportunities
acting internship in Family medicine
for Medical Students
u
This elective is open to all fourth-year medical students, from both SUNY
Upstate and other medical schools. The goal is to experience what Family
Medicine Residency is all about by participating as a team member of the Family
Medicine Inpatient Teaching Service. The acting intern functions as a PGY1.
u Practice of medicine
This is the first- and second-year medical student course at SUNY Upstate that
provides the foundation for history taking, physical exam and differential
diagnosis skills. Third-year family medicine residents have the opportunity to
hone their teaching ability by working with faculty to instruct medical students
in this setting.
u medicine clerkships
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center serves as a clinical training site for the SUNY
Upstate third-year medicine clerkship. The clerkship involves following and
managing patients under the guidance of PGY3 and PGY1 family medicine
residents and supervising attending physicians. Medical students also actively
participate in morning teaching rounds and attend daily noontime conferences.
u Family medicine Student Organization (FmSO)
Faculty serve as advisors to the FMSO at SUNY Upstate, and family medicine
residents organize and run medical student workshops (e.g., casting clinic, joint
injection clinic, GYN procedures clinic).
u international rotations for medical School
Global Health Tracks provide international rotation opportunities for
medical students.
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St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center offers a number of educational tracks for
residents to enhance their skills and pursue careers in specific areas of medicine. Through hands-on patient care,
additional elective coursework, and the mentorship of experienced professionals, residents gain the knowledge
and confidence to succeed in their respective fields.
Educational
Global Health Track/international medicine rotation
Tracks
international Health Track Proclamation
Nations as diverse as Bhutan, Bosnia, Cambodia, Laos, Liberia, Sudan, Somalia,
Vietnam and the former USSR are represented in the immigrant and refugee
populations treated every day at St. Joseph’s Family Medicine Center. St. Joseph’s
tradition of excellence in family medicine and service to our community continues
— endeavoring to extend beyond the borders of Syracuse, into the homelands of
our patients — by offering a Global Health Track.
Utilizing a community of professionals devoted to global health, our outstanding
maternal and child health curriculum, and affiliations with Syracuse University
and SUNY Upstate Medical University, St. Joseph’s offers a progressive,
multidisciplinary approach to training Global Health physicians. We provide
advanced education in obstetrics, infectious and tropical diseases, public health
promotion, and global health policy.
St. Joseph’s has the largest Family medicine residency in the Northeast. This
gives our Global Health residents the freedom and flexibility to spend at least
two months of their elective time on clinical rotation in a developing country of
their choice. To build a foundation for that work, interns rotate in a rural hospital
honing their obstetric and general surgery skills.
Our affiliation with SUNY Upstate Medical University and our own infectious
disease department provide didactic and practical training in tropical and infectious
diseases — including directly observed therapy for TB and HIV. Additionally,
Global Health residents spend a month working in a local international travel clinic
learning immunization protocols and tropical disease prophylaxis.
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Educational Tracks
To explore the logistics and politics of health care delivery in the developing world,
Global Health residents are required to complete an interdisciplinary project of
their own design in conjunction with the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.
Our program’s great strength is its adaptability. With the support of the family
medicine faculty, the Global Health Track evolves and grows to meet objectives
defined by individual residents.
u Progressive, interdisciplinary, holistic, comprehensive approach to health care
u Developing physicians with the skills and knowledge base to deliver
high-quality health care in resource-poor communities both here and abroad
u 3 core principles: solid clinical training, interdisciplinary exchange of ideas,
community and international outreach
u Global Health journal club and lecture series in association with SUNY Upstate
and Syracuse University
u Global Health rotations here and abroad — Sudan, Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana,
Guatemala, Nepal, China
Goals and objectives
Provide additional procedural training for Family Medicine residents:
u Advanced OB and C- sections (additional training beyond residency)
u Diagnosis and treatment of tropical diseases
u Procedures
– Vaginal deliveries – Dermatologic procedures
– Operative Obstetrics
u International disasters preparedness
methodology (elective opportunities)
u Two months working in a rural hospital with a family doctor and general
surgeon (office hours one day per week to maintain continuity)
u One month working with a local international travel clinic
u Up to three months of elective time working in a Third World country
with supervision
u Research project in International Health performed in conjunction with
Syracuse University
u Individual study with Internet resources
evaluation
u Observation by preceptor while working in a developing country
u Evaluation by preceptors
u Record of all procedures maintained by each resident and signed off by
the preceptor
u Entrance and exit interview with faculty advisor
u Residents will write a paper pertaining to their experience
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Educational
Sports medicine Track
Tracks
Primary care Sports medicine curriculum
Residents interested in focusing their talents on sports medicine may sign up for
the Sports Medicine Track, which will prepare them to care for both medical and
orthopedic problems in the context of competitive sports. Residents in this track will:
u Work closely with Family Medicine attending physicians, Orthopedic
surgeons, Physical Therapists, and Athletic Trainers
u Work directly with faculty members at Syracuse University, the Syracuse
Chiefs Triple-A baseball team and local high schools
u Learn injury care, such as: bracing, orthopedic injections, pulmonary
function tests and casting of orthopedic injuries
u Become familiar with illnesses and medical conditions related to sports
Residents interested in sports medicine fellowship training will be supported
and mentored in achieving that goal. This will include research and scholarly
activities with potential presentations and publications. Recent graduates have
obtained fellowship training at several excellent programs: University of Nevada,
University of Hawaii, University of Connecticut, Moses Cone Health System, and
Ohio State University.
Hospitalist Track
Those interested in pursuing additional training in hospital medicine may enroll in
the Hospitalist Track, which prepares residents for all aspects of hospital medicine
upon graduation. Curriculum and coursework include:
u 3 months of inpatient medicine in the first year, 4 months in the second
year and 3 months in the third year
u Specific reading assignments with expected mastery of the information
u Additional electives in palliative care, ICU medicine, and various internal
medicine specialties
u Mastery of certain procedures relevant to hospital medicine
u Specific seminars for residents in the Hospitalist Track which discuss topics
relevant to a practicing Hospitalist
u Curriculum is based on the guidelines put forth by the Society of
Hospital Medicine
Obstetrics/Women’s Health Track
OB Track
Residents interested in practicing OB once they have completed their residency may
pursue studies in the OB Track. Curriculum and coursework include:
u An additional month of Obstetrical night call in the second year during the
Behavioral Science rotation
u An additional month of OB elective in the second or third year
u Elective OB experience can be done in any number of settings, including:
– The Perinatal Center, taking OB call at Crouse Hospital
– An away Obstetrical elective
– Additional OB at MCHC/Labor and Delivery
– Paired with a private attending, seeing patients and taking call in their
private offices
u Cover OB patients from the Westside Clinic with an attending physician,
Dr. Luis Castro, during the third year:
– OB patients will be seen with Dr. Castro on Monday afternoons during
several identified months throughout the year
– Patients who go into labor during those months will be delivered by the
resident covering with Dr. Castro
u Opportunity for teaching
u Participate in all MOREOB workshops held during the year
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Educational
Women’s Health Track
Tracks
Residents interested in learning or enhancing their women’s health skills may com-
plete the Women’s Health Track. Curriculum and coursework include:
u A selection of additional electives:
– Colposcopy experience — become proficient in colposcopy culminating
in readiness to take the colposcopy exam and become certified
– Experience with adolescents and women at the Family Planning Clinic,
as well as any other interested site
– Experience with an attending physician, Dr. Sulik, working in her office
with GYN-consult patients to further enhance skills in women’s health
issues, such as placement of IUD’s, pessaries and performing
endometrial biopsies
u Proficiency in performing LEEP independently
– A longitudinal LEEP experience can be pursued by interested residents
and includes one-on-one training in LEEP with multiple sessions
scheduled for hands-on practice with patients
u Opportunities for teaching GYN skills and lectures, as well as opportunities
for writing during the year
u Flexibility to pursue individual interests
master of Public Health Track
Residents interested in obtaining a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree may begin
this pursuit while still in residency training. The MPH Graduate Degree Program,
co-sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University and the Maxwell School of
Citizenship of Syracuse University, will work to:
u Develop an individualized, coordinated curriculum in which the resident
can use residency elective time to pursue course credit towards the MPH
u Enable most residents to obtain the MPH degree with only an additional
12 months of coursework upon completion of their residency
For in-depth, additional information about the Central New York Master of Public
Health Program, please refer to www.upstate.edu/cnymph.
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Salary
Resident stipends parallel the salaries of similar level residents at SUNY Upstate
Medical University. Cost of living increases also run concurrent with that system.
PGY1 PGY2 PGY3
and Benefits 2011-2012 $48,152 $51,766 $54,166
additional benefits:
u Four weeks’ annual paid vacation per year. Vacations are generally taken in one-
week blocks Monday through Friday with weekends on both sides without
medical responsibilities. This equals four nine-day vacation periods/year. Vacations
may also be taken in two-week blocks.
u Communication devices for all residents to use within the scope of both clinical
and educational responsibilities. Currently, we are involved in an initiative to use
handheld computers for patient sign-out, as well as maintaining on-call and office
schedules and documenting procedural skills.
u Malpractice insurance for all activities related to the residency curriculum.
u Subsidized health and dental insurance. The hospital underwrites a variety of
individual and family plans with modest payroll deductions. $50,000 life insurance
also is provided.
u Relocation allowance up to $500 per IRS guidelines.
u A one-time CME stipend of $1,250 is available to be used at any time during
residency and one week of conference time.
u ACLS, PALS, Neonatal Resuscitation certification provided (required). ALSO and
ATLS available.
u Personal days for job hunting and interviewing as PGY3.
u Access to SUNY Upstate gym and fitness center (campus activities building).
u Free parking.
u Discounted prescription medications for residents and families provided by
St. Joseph’s Franciscan Pharmacy.
u Discounted food in hospital cafeteria. Simple snacks and juice are available at all
times in the resident lounge. The residency also provides lunch for all conferences,
lectures and meetings.
u Three white laboratory coats.
u E-mail and computer access. Residents have unlimited medical library access at
St. Joseph’s as well as SUNY Upstate. This includes 24-hour online access to full text
journals and other electronic media.
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Nestled in picturesque Central New York, Syracuse offers big-city living complete with cultural,
sports and recreational activities, without the crowds and crime. Yet, minutes away, the charm of country life beck-
ons. You can live in trendy Armory Square downtown, nearby quaint villages or out in the country. Most impor-
tantly, Syracuse is affordable. Housing and living costs in general are among the lowest in the country. Suburban
and city schools are excellent, and there are many opportunities for higher education.
Syracuse
Sports teams
and Central New York
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Syracuse chiefs: Triple-A minor league baseball, affiliate of the Washington Nationals
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Syracuse crunch: Minor league hockey, AHL, affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks
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Syracuse university Orange: NCAA Division I, Big East Conference
entertainment centers
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carrier dome: Concerts and Syracuse University sports
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landmark Theatre: Concerts and film series
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alliance Bank Stadium: Syracuse Chiefs baseball
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civic center at Oncenter: Syracuse Symphony, Syracuse Opera, stage plays, musicals
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convention center at Oncenter: Trade shows and conventions
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War memorial at Oncenter: Syracuse Crunch ice hockey, concerts, circus
u
New york State Fairgrounds: The Great New York State Fair
u
Turning Stone: Resort, casino, golf, spa, concerts
Parks and recreation
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Beaver lake Nature center u
montezuma Wildlife refuge
u
Burnet Park Zoo u
Onondaga lake Park
u
Green lakes State Park u
Sylvan Beach and amusement Park
u
Jamesville Beach Park
Performing arts
u
Salt city center for the Performing arts u
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
u
Syracuse Opera u
The Talent company
u
Syracuse Stage
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Syracuse
Shopping
and Central New York
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armory Square: A unique collection of shops, gift boutiques, bars and restaurants
located in historic downtown Syracuse
u
carousel center: One of Central New York’s finest and largest shopping and
entertainment centers. More than 175 shops, seven department stores, 20 movie
theaters, and an antique carousel offering rides daily
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More than 10 other malls are conveniently spread throughout the Syracuse area
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Factory outlet mall featuring 100 stores, less than one hour away
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Future home of Destiny USA, the largest mall in America
Higher education
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cazenovia college u
SuNy Oswego
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le moyne college u
SuNy upstate medical university
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Onondaga community college u
Syracuse university
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SuNy cortland u
SuNy college of environmental Science
and Forestry
day trips and scenic spots
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adirondack mountains
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corning Glass center
u
darien lake Theme Park
u
Finger lakes Wine Trail
u
international Boxing Hall of Fame
u
international museum of Photography
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multiple ski areas within a short driving distance
u
National Baseball Hall of Fame
u
Niagara Falls
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Saratoga Performing arts center and racetrack
u
Taughannock Falls State Park
u
Thousand islands
u
Turning Stone (resort, casino, golf, spa, concerts)
u
Vernon downs (gaming, racing, entertainment)
u
Watkins Glen international racetrack
u
Women’s rights National Historical Park
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Syracuse
Festivals and events
and Central New York
February July October
Syracuse Winterfest Syracuse Nationals LaFayette Apple Festival
Car Happening Syracuse International
Syracuse Arts & Crafts Film Festival
march Festival DIRT Week
St. Patrick’s Parade Great American
Antique Fest
Empire Brewing & November- January
June Music Festival Syracuse Invitational
Taste of Syracuse
Sporthorse Tournament
Polish Festival
august Dickens’ Christmas
Jamesville Balloon Fest in Skaneateles
St. Sophia’s CNY Scottish Games
and Celtic Festival Lights on the Lake
Greek Festival
Great New York State Fair Christmas Around
Syracuse Jazz Fest the World
Gingerbread Gallery
September Art Mart
Oktoberfest
La Festa Italiana
Irish Festival
Golden Harvest Festival
Outdoor activities
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canoeing/Kayaking
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Golf (40+ courses, more than any other area in the region)
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Hiking/Biking
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Hunting/Fishing
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Seasonal fruit and vegetable picking (apples, pumpkins, berries)
u
Winter activities (snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides)
For more information, contact St. Joseph’s Hospital Family medicine residency
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Syracuse
Housing
and Central New York
Whether looking to purchase or rent a home, condo or apartment, the Syracuse area
has options to fit the lifestyles of both singles and families of all sizes. With the median
selling price of homes in Onondaga County at $129,500, Syracuse is one of the most
affordable places to live in the country. The area offers everything from city living in
its many trendy urban condo and loft apartments in and around downtown, to family
living both within the city and throughout the surrounding suburbs. Here are some of
the options around the area:
Syracuse city
u James Street and Sedgwick — Colonial-style homes dating from the mid-1800s
u Franklin Square area — Upscale city living, lofts and apartments
u Nettleton commons — Trendy city living, studios and apartments
u Tipperary Hill — Homes, restaurants and bars in a historic Irish neighborhood
u little italy — Historic homes and buildings amongst unique shops, restaurants
and businesses
Syracuse Surrounding Suburbs
u east — Quiet neighborhoods in convenient proximity to businesses, restaurants
and golf course communities (Cazenovia, DeWitt, Fayetteville, Jamesville,
Manlius and Pompey)
u North — Rapidly developing communities near many new restaurants and shopping
areas (Baldwinsville, Cicero, Clay, Liverpool, Lysander, Salina and Van Buren)
u South — Small-town living in picturesque hill and valley areas near ski resorts and
apple orchards (LaFayette, Spafford and Tully)
u West — Scenic, rural living overlooking Syracuse and the region’s Finger Lakes
(Camillus, Elbridge, Geddes, Marcellus, Onondaga, Otisco and Skaneateles)
For more information, contact St. Joseph’s Hospital Family medicine residency
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Listed below are some of the more common questions asked by interested
Questions
applicants and other physicians.
Where are most of your graduates located and what type of practices are they
going into from residency?
All of our graduates are family medicine physicians; however, they work in many
different practice environments. Most graduates are part of a group practice or
in solo practice, primarily in Central New York. Several of the St. Joseph’s Family
Medicine Residency faculty are alumni of the program itself.
are some rotations done at other hospitals?
Yes. There are two additional hospitals used for the residency program. The first
is Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, where residents complete an inpatient
pediatrics rotation during their intern year. The second is University Hospital
at SUNY Upstate Medical University, where the residents work in the pediatric
emergency room for one month during the second year. Both hospitals are
Frequently Asked
available for elective rotations as well.
are any other residency programs in-house?
No. The St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Family Medicine Residency is an
unopposed residency. However, the hospital currently has Transitional and
General Dentistry residencies, and is a co-sponsor of the SUNY Upstate Medical
University ER program.
How and how often is feedback provided to residents?
Residents receive formal monthly feedback sessions with their supervising fellow
residents and faculty members on all rotations. Feedback is strongly encouraged
to be given at all times during the resident educational process as well.
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