ABOUT US...
The official site for the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Kings County/SUNY Downstate. Established in 1992, the Department of Emergency Medicine is comprised of a team of dedicated physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals committed to providing medical care to the rich diversity of people in Brooklyn, New York. The SUNY Downstate/ Kings County EM resident is exposed to an unparalleled clinical training in a county hospital that serves a diverse, immigrant patient population. Through the varied pathology, critical medical and trauma care in adults and pediatrics, along with the exposure to an array of sub-specialties in emergency medicine, our residents graduate not only capable of working in a variety of clinical environments, but also possess leadership skills which make them competitive candidates for employment. Our residents are trained to become astute clinicians and academicians using evidenced-based medicine to build on their practice as emergency physicians. We are affiliated with the SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, which produces the highest number of practicing physicians in the State of New York.
- Diverse educational and cultural background
- Activists in the community (KAVI)
- Trained in a variety of fellowships that can help you find your niche
- World-renowned faculty
- Top educators in emergency medicine
- County Fam <3
- One of the largest programs in the nation with 20-25 residents per class!
- Robust alumni network across the world
- Large West Indian and Caribbean population
- Smaller population from Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe
- Safety net hospital for many of the medically underserved
- Our department often is the first line of health care for many of our patients
With one of the most progressive and challenging Emergency Medicine (EM) and combined Emergency Medicine / Internal Medicine (EM/IM) residencies, the department of Emergency Medicine offers residents an unparalleled comprehensive education. Our residency program offers cutting-edge academic opportunities, varied rotations, terrific resources, and virtually guarantees its graduates professional success.
Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine Combined Program
We offer training for board eligibility in both Emergency and Internal medicine. Located in the center of Brooklyn, New York City’s largest borough, we offer an unparalleled training experience in one of the busiest emergency departments in the country with active in-patient and out-patient services in a tertiary care center. The internal medicine department is one of the largest academic departments in the country with 13 academic training programs, a diverse faculty, and fellowships in all major subspecialties.
Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine/Critical Care
A specialized Critical Care Medicine track was established in 2018. Each year, one resident is accepted into the program to transition to complete fellowship training in critical care with board eligibility through the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Rotation Sites
Kings County Hospital Center
County Hospital
One of the largest Level 1 Trauma Centers
Stroke Center
Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Center of Excellence
140,000 visits per year - One of the top 15 busiest hospitals in the nation!
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
University setting
Stroke Center
Tertiary care center for transplant, dialysis, and cardiac patients
70,000 visits per year
Designated COVID-19 Facility
NYU Brooklyn
Community experience
Level I Trauma Center
Stroke Center
70,000 visits per year
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