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Program Director’s Welcome

Welcome to the Saint Peter’s University Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program in New Brunswick, NJ! It is my pleasure as program director to introduce you to what our program has to offer. The educational environment at Saint Peter’s consists of an excellent learning curriculum that is tailored not only for the year of training a resident is in but also according to the personal goals they have. We are guided by Saint Peter's University Hospital’s commitment to humble service to humanity, especially the poor, through competence and good stewardship of resources.

We are affiliated with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and we have 51 categorical Internal Medicine residents. Our graduates are highly competent and have been remarkably successful in achieving their career goals whether pursuing fellowships, outpatient medicine, hospitalist practice, or other endeavors.

We understand that each resident progresses at their unique pace. We work closely with our residents to provide feedback and assist them on their individual growth curves. We use the ACGME competencies and milestones as a framework for our curriculum and evaluation processes. Our program is structured in a way that each year of training has a specific focus and progression.

The first year emphasizes being “the learner” where foundational skills of bedside medicine are taught, and interns master the hypothesis driven approach to the history and physical.

The second year concentrates on mastering “diagnostic work up and management skills.”

The third year stresses being an “educator” where there are many teaching opportunities to give brief learning pearls, run journal club, and present at Morbidity and Mortality conferences. We also have a state-of-the-art Simulation Lab – The Nayan K. Kothari MD Simulation Center for Interprofessional Learning – and The Nayan K. Kothari Institute for Bedside Medicine where standardized patients and high-fidelity mannequins are used to help enhance clinical reasoning and communication skills.

Our faculty takes immense pride in teaching. They serve not only as role models on how to provide excellent patient care but also as educational coaches. According to your personal goals, we will recommend a specific mentor who will help guide you during your pursuit to achieve them. Our faculty is made up of diverse, dedicated, and talented physicians committed to supervising residents to attain medical knowledge, procedural skills, and patient care abilities in a psychologically safe learning environment.

We are greatly appreciative of you taking the time to learn more about our program. Our commitment to teaching bedside medicine and preparing you for life after residency is something in which we take immense pride. We hope you consider our program as your permanent home for training and wish you the best in your pursuit of internal medicine.

Sincerely,

Haris Rana, MD, MSc
Interim Program Director

Chairman’s Welcome

Dear Residents,
Welcome to the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Saint Peter’s University Hospital. As the chairman of the Department of Medicine, it is my great pleasure to extend a warm welcome as you embark on this important journey in your medical career. Our program is designed to cultivate not only your clinical skills but also your professional growth, enabling you to become compassionate, skilled, and innovative physicians.

At Saint Peter’s, our curriculum is meticulously crafted to provide a comprehensive education that balances inpatient and ambulatory care experiences with a strong didactic program. We emphasize a culture of growth encouraging you to engage in research and scholarly activities that will expand the boundaries of your knowledge.

Beyond the technical aspects of medicine, we also prioritize the human side of health care. As an organization, we strive to identify and address the social determinants of health that can impact a patient’s overall wellbeing. You will be encouraged to explore the history and ethics of medical practice, ensuring that you grow as physicians as well as thoughtful and compassionate members of the diverse community you serve.

Saint Peter’s is committed to fostering an environment of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. You will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated faculty and a diverse group of peers who are committed to providing the highest standards of patient care. As you navigate through your residency, know that you are part of a legacy of medical professionals who are making a significant impact in the lives of patients and the broader community.

We are excited to have you join our team and look forward to supporting you in every step of your residency journey.

Sincerely,
David E. Jacob, MD, FACC, FASNC
Chairman, Department of Medicine
Chief, Division of Cardiology

Program Mission

The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Saint Peter’s University Hospital is committed to providing comprehensive training to medical residents in a diverse, inclusive environment where residents feel valued, respected, and supported. Our goals include promoting excellence in patient care, fostering a passion for lifelong learning, advancing medical knowledge through simulation and bedside medicine, and preparing residents to become compassionate and skilled physicians.

Program Aims

To train residents to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions. This includes developing skills in diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses with access to the latest in technological advancements such as bedside ultrasound, simulation methodologies, and advanced imaging modalities.
To prepare residents to become compassionate and skilled physicians who prioritize patient-centered care, effective communication, and ethical decision-making. Residents are encouraged to develop strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate professionalism in their interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
To utilize simulation methodologies and bedside medicine to enhance resident milestone achievements in the ACGME competencies as well as optimizing patient care in a collaborative fashion within our healthcare system.
To focus on promoting residents’ psychological well-being by promoting a supportive culture, providing access to mental health resources, having regular wellness activities, and promoting work-life balance via favorable schedules.
To provide commitment to residents’ professional development and growth via engagement in research/quality improvement/patient safety projects, participation on hospital committees, attendance at conferences, and mentoring.
To attract and retain residents from diverse backgrounds to enhance the program’s cultural competence as well as contribute to a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system.

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