03-29-2024, 04:23 PM
Hello,
We are starting a pre-residency fellowship at Jamaica and Flushing Hospitals in NYC. I know these are traditionally associated with predatory practices and malignancy, but we are a new program and do not promise anything we do not actually offer prospective applicants. Brief highlights of the program:
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- 13 full time neuro-critical care, neurosurgery, neurology, and neuro-endovascular faculty with sub-specialty training in tumor, spine, vascular, endovascular, trauma, stroke, critical care, epilepsy/neurophysiology, and neuromuscular; several part-time faculty across all neurological specialties; full time neurocritical care, neurosurgery, neuro-intervention, and neurology coverage; full complement of APPs; resident participation from Weill-Cornell Medical Center[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- 408-bed hospital founded in 1891[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- ~550 open and endovascular neurosurgery cases per year[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Paid full-time salary[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- One of the busiest level 1 trauma centers in New York City, ACS certified[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Access to the US and New York City neurosurgery community[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Ample learning and teaching opportunities in and out of the operating room, first-assist in neurosurgery cases up to 7 days per week[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Opportunities for clinical, trauma related, and QA research[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Ample public health and DEI research opportunities[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Academic affiliations with Weill-Cornell Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, New York University, and Northshore University Hospital/Northwell Health[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Located in a busy and vibrant neighborhood in New York City; access to among the best cultural and leisure experiences in the world[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Assistance with finding housing opportunities[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]***Must have passed USMLE Steps 1-3***[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]*Job Description*[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]1. Patient Care: The primary responsibility of a pre-residency fellow is to provide patient care under the supervision of the neurosurgery attendings. This includes diagnosing conditions, creating treatment plans, monitoring progress, and performing procedures.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]2. Communication: must effectively communicate with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers; explain diagnoses, treatment options, and possible outcomes clearly and compassionately.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]3. Medical Procedures: perform procedures under the supervision of attendings, including placement of external ventricular drains, ICP monitors, lumbar punctures, lumbar drains, and arterial lines.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]4. Rounds: participate in daily rounds, check on the status of patients, discuss the plan for the day, and monitor progress.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]5. Documentation: accurately document findings, diagnoses, treatments, and patient interactions in the medical record.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]6. Medical Research: participation in medical research is required. This could include conducting literature reviews, participating in ongoing research, or even developing their own research project, which can be basic, translational, or clinical.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]7. On-Call Duties: On-call shifts will be required and determined by attendings. During this time, they must be available to handle any emergencies or issues that arise with their patients with supervision by attending.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]8. Continuing Education: continue learning and staying up-to-date on the latest medical research, procedures, and practices. This will be done with lectures, seminars, and conferences. Participation and giving lectures will be required.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]9. Teamwork: must work collaboratively with nurses, other doctors, and healthcare professionals.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]10. Ethics: must adhere to the principles of medical ethics, including maintaining patient confidentiality and treating each patient with respect and dignity. [/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]Expectation of Tasks (including but not limited to):[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]1) Evaluate Neurosurgical patients and obtain appropriate history[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]2) Perform focused neurological exam[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]3) Independently read imaging and identify neuroradiographic pathology[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]4) Formulate preliminary consult plan and potential surgical plan independently[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]5) Identify patients needing emergent neurosurgical intervention[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]6) Perform bedside procedures such as placement of EVD and ICP monitors[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]7) Set up operative cases and assist in operative cases[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]Please email your CV and brief Cover Letter or Statement of Purpose to: [/color]
jhmcprf@gmail.com
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]Thank you![/color]
We are starting a pre-residency fellowship at Jamaica and Flushing Hospitals in NYC. I know these are traditionally associated with predatory practices and malignancy, but we are a new program and do not promise anything we do not actually offer prospective applicants. Brief highlights of the program:
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- 13 full time neuro-critical care, neurosurgery, neurology, and neuro-endovascular faculty with sub-specialty training in tumor, spine, vascular, endovascular, trauma, stroke, critical care, epilepsy/neurophysiology, and neuromuscular; several part-time faculty across all neurological specialties; full time neurocritical care, neurosurgery, neuro-intervention, and neurology coverage; full complement of APPs; resident participation from Weill-Cornell Medical Center[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- 408-bed hospital founded in 1891[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- ~550 open and endovascular neurosurgery cases per year[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Paid full-time salary[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- One of the busiest level 1 trauma centers in New York City, ACS certified[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Access to the US and New York City neurosurgery community[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Ample learning and teaching opportunities in and out of the operating room, first-assist in neurosurgery cases up to 7 days per week[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Opportunities for clinical, trauma related, and QA research[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Ample public health and DEI research opportunities[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Academic affiliations with Weill-Cornell Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, New York University, and Northshore University Hospital/Northwell Health[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Located in a busy and vibrant neighborhood in New York City; access to among the best cultural and leisure experiences in the world[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]- Assistance with finding housing opportunities[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]***Must have passed USMLE Steps 1-3***[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]*Job Description*[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]1. Patient Care: The primary responsibility of a pre-residency fellow is to provide patient care under the supervision of the neurosurgery attendings. This includes diagnosing conditions, creating treatment plans, monitoring progress, and performing procedures.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]2. Communication: must effectively communicate with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers; explain diagnoses, treatment options, and possible outcomes clearly and compassionately.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]3. Medical Procedures: perform procedures under the supervision of attendings, including placement of external ventricular drains, ICP monitors, lumbar punctures, lumbar drains, and arterial lines.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]4. Rounds: participate in daily rounds, check on the status of patients, discuss the plan for the day, and monitor progress.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]5. Documentation: accurately document findings, diagnoses, treatments, and patient interactions in the medical record.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]6. Medical Research: participation in medical research is required. This could include conducting literature reviews, participating in ongoing research, or even developing their own research project, which can be basic, translational, or clinical.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]7. On-Call Duties: On-call shifts will be required and determined by attendings. During this time, they must be available to handle any emergencies or issues that arise with their patients with supervision by attending.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]8. Continuing Education: continue learning and staying up-to-date on the latest medical research, procedures, and practices. This will be done with lectures, seminars, and conferences. Participation and giving lectures will be required.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]9. Teamwork: must work collaboratively with nurses, other doctors, and healthcare professionals.[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]10. Ethics: must adhere to the principles of medical ethics, including maintaining patient confidentiality and treating each patient with respect and dignity. [/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]Expectation of Tasks (including but not limited to):[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]1) Evaluate Neurosurgical patients and obtain appropriate history[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]2) Perform focused neurological exam[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]3) Independently read imaging and identify neuroradiographic pathology[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]4) Formulate preliminary consult plan and potential surgical plan independently[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]5) Identify patients needing emergent neurosurgical intervention[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]6) Perform bedside procedures such as placement of EVD and ICP monitors[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]7) Set up operative cases and assist in operative cases[/color]
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]Please email your CV and brief Cover Letter or Statement of Purpose to: [/color]
jhmcprf@gmail.com
[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]Thank you![/color]
