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Albert Einstein Medical Center
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Einstein Medical Center formed from the merger of Jewish, Mount Siani and Northern Liberties Hospitals in 1951. Fully accredited AOA and ACGME approved combined Emergency Medicine residency. Participates in both the AOA and ACGME matches. Accepts 15 DO/MD residents per year and 2 physician assistant residents.
Curriculum
- 4 weeks per block, 13 blocks an academic year.
- 20 days of paid vacation (Including either Christmas or New Year's Eve week off)
PGY1
- 6 blocks Emergency Medicine (including random ultrasound shifts mixed in)
- 1 block internal medicine
- 1 block Trauma/Surgical ICU
- 1 block Medical ICU
- 1 block Cardiac ICU
- 1 block Obstetrics
- 1 block Anesthesia
- 1 block Pediatrics
PGY2
- 8 blocks Emergency Medicine (1 block at Community Hospital)
- 1 block Medical ICU
- 1 block Neuro ICU
- 1 block Neonatal ICU
- 2 weeks Orthopedics
- 2 weeks Radiology/Ultrasound
- 2 weeks ENT
- 2 weeks Opthalmology
PGY3
- 7 blocks Emergency Medicine (1 block at Community Hospital)
- 1 block Burn ICU at Temple Hospital
- 1 block Scholars
- 1 block Pediatric ICU at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- 1 block Pediatric EM at St. Christopher's Hospital
- 1 block EMS
- 2 weeks Toxicology
- 2 weeks Elective
PGY4
- 8 blocks Emergency Medicine (2 blocks at Community Hospital)
- 1 block EM at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- 1 block Cardiothoracic ICU
- 1 block Scholars
- 1 block Administration
- 1 block Elective
Electives
- Ultrasound, Pediatric Anesthesia, Dental, Hyperbarics, International, etc
Fellowships
- EMS
- Toxicology
Contact Information
5501 Old York Road, Korman B-9
Philadelphia, PA 19141
215-456-3480
External Links
See Also
Authors
Kenn Ghaffarian, Neil Young, Nicole Zadzilka, Amanda Alberino, Theo, Michael Holtz