Living Arrangements
Some residents live in New York City (benefiting from a “reverse commute”), but the majority choose a more suburban home life in Westchester County. Limited hospital housing for the initial year of training is available by application.
The City of White Plains offers a rent reduction program to Residents: https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/719/Affordable-Rental-Housing-Program
Residents with dependents may qualify for Section 8 housing in nearby municipalities.
For residents with young children, the Child Care Council of Westchester is an excellent resource. This not-for-profit organization champions the healthy development of children, families and our community by promoting quality early care and education. Their services include free personalized childcare search support and assistance in applying for financial aid programs, including the Westchester Child Care Scholarship Program. https://www.childcarewestchester.org/
Mentoring
All residents are paired with a faculty mentor.
Fundamental Clinical Skills in Medical Education (PGY-1) residents are paired with both a senior resident buddy and a faculty member to assist in acclimating to the program and to develop professional relationships. The Clinical Anesthesia residents choose their own mentors, who foster clinical growth and offer life and career advice.
Resident Involvement in Institutional and Departmental Self-Governance
Residents have multiple opportunities to get involved and become leaders in the hospital, GME enterprise and the department
- Institutional Level
- Graduate Medical Education (GME) Committee
- GMEC Wellness Subcommittee
- Chief Resident Council
- GME House Staff Quality Council
- “Sharps” Committee (improving OR safety, e.g. preventing accidental needlestick injuries)
- Program and Departmental Level
- Quality Improvement Committee
- Education Sub-Committee
- Program Evaluation Committee
- Recruitment Committee
- Social Chairs, Social Media
- Medical Student Education Committee
Social Life
The department has annual events that allow faculty and residents to get together, such as the Winter Holiday Party and Graduation Ceremony. Resident Social Chairs also play a big role in organizing social events, including:
- Happy Hours (with and without attendings)
- Brunches
- Sports Playing (e.g. 5Ks, bowling, pick-up basketball)
- Sport Events (e.g. US Open Tennis Championships)
- Arts Performances (e.g. stand-up comedy)
- Museum Trips
- Brewery Tours
