What makes our program unique?
We are dedicated to helping you become the best internist you can be. We strive to provide you with the skills to become an excellent clinician, educator, leader, advocate, and agent of change. Your outpatient experience will be at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, a large, urban safety-net practice serving predominantly uninsured and Medicaid patients. Our curriculum focuses on helping you develop the skills to meet the needs of an urban underserved population and ultimately provide high-quality care to our community.
How will the program support me beyond residency?
Our goal is to increase access to excellent internists for our underserved communities, regardless of the career path you choose. The skills we provide will help you become a well-rounded internist who effectively connects with patients and appreciates the social and behavioral factors that contribute to their health. With personalized coaching on writing a résumé, personal statement, and cover letter, as well as interview practice, you will be well equipped to demonstrate your leadership skills, mission, and values.
Will I have mentorship?
Most definitely! Our ambulatory schedules are designed to provide continuity not only with your patients but also with your attendings. You will have one primary preceptor who will mentor you throughout your three years, fostering longitudinal growth and providing guidance through the 4+2 system. In other words, every two of six weeks, you will be in the primary care practice with one preceptor 75% of the time. Inpatient experiences are structured to maximize time working with each team, optimizing learning by pairing residents with a regular rotation of faculty.
What are your application requirements and do you sponsor visas?
We take an individualized approach to reviewing applications and selecting applicants for interviews. Therefore, we do not have absolute cutoffs for USMLE scores or other parameters. We sponsor J-1 visas on a case-by-case basis.
Whom can I contact if I have further questions?
Feel free to email kingsimresidency@nychhc.org if you have further questions that are not addressed in this website.