Clinical Curriculum

Progressive Responsibility Across Four Years

Our four-year curriculum is designed to develop residents from supervised junior physicians into confident emergency physicians capable of leading resuscitations, managing patient flow, supervising clinical teams, and functioning as Resident in Charge.

PGY-1

Building the Foundation

The PGY-1 year focuses on developing a strong foundation in emergency medicine. Residents build skills in the evaluation and management of undifferentiated patients while gaining experience in core emergency procedures. Through rotations in the Emergency Department and complementary specialties, residents develop the clinical knowledge and practical skills necessary to care for a broad range of emergency conditions.

Rotation Schedule

PGY-2

Expanding Responsibility

During the PGY-2 year, residents assume greater responsibility for patient care and begin developing the skills needed to manage multiple patients simultaneously. Increasing clinical independence, procedural experience, and exposure to higher-acuity patients prepare residents for leadership roles within the Emergency Department.

Rotation Schedule

PGY-3

Leading Resuscitation & Patient Flow

The PGY-3 year emphasizes the transition from individual patient management to leadership within the Emergency Department. Residents take an increasingly active role in the management of critically ill and injured patients, lead resuscitations, and develop the skills necessary to coordinate patient care and departmental flow.

Rotation Schedule

PGY-4

Resident in Charge

The PGY-4 year represents the culmination of progressive responsibility throughout residency. Senior residents serve as Resident in Charge (RiC), developing the ability to oversee Emergency Department operations while supervising junior residents and medical students. This role emphasizes clinical leadership, resuscitation management, patient flow, communication, and the efficient allocation of departmental resources.

Rotation Schedule

Affiliated Rotations

Training Beyond NUMC

While the majority of residency training occurs at Nassau University Medical Center, residents also participate in select rotations at affiliated institutions throughout Long Island and New York City. These experiences provide additional exposure to specialized patient populations and clinical environments.

Cohen Children’s Medical Center

Pediatric emergency medicine experience.

Mount Sinai South Nassau

Additional clinical experience at an affiliated community hospital.

New York City Poison Center

Focused experience in medical toxicology and the management of poisonings and exposures.

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    Nassau University Medical Center
    South Nassau Hospital – Community hospital setting with Level 2 Trauma designation
    Poison Control Center at Bellevue Hospital- Lecture-based didactic rotation
    Cohen Children’s Medical Center – Comprehensive pediatric hospital