Is the program accredited?
The Internal Medicine Residency Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Flushing Hospital Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission.
What are the application requirements?
Each application is reviewed individually and holistically. Preference is given for applicants with first attempts only on Step 1 and Step 2CK with scores greater than 240 (COMLEX Level 2 greater than 495). We welcome applications from students of United States allopathic and osteopathic medical schools as well as international graduates. International applicants must qualify for ECFMG certification prior to entrance into the program. Graduation from medical school within the past five years is desirable as is United States clinical experience. All applications must be submitted via the ERAS system. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 31st.
Is there a preliminary year program?
Yes. Our preferred candidates for the preliminary year track are applying to subspecialty programs beginning in the PGY2 year of training which require an initial year of graduate medical education.
What are the work hours?
Flushing Hospital’s residency programs are fully compliant with both the ACGME work hour rules and 405.4 of the New York State Hospital Operating Code.
Is there a night duty system?
A night duty system is designed so there is no weekday overnight call during the time on the general internal medicine service. Residents throughout the three years of training participate on the night float team.
How are residents supervised?
Residents are carefully supervised by both full-time faculty and voluntary attending physicians. PGY1s are supervised by senior (PGY2 or PGY3) residents on all services. Graduated responsibilities are utilized to achieve independence.
Does the institution utilize an electronic health record?
Since October 1, 2012, Flushing Hospital Medical Center has utilized the Epic electronic record system.