Frequently Asked Questions
How many residents per year?
We accept four residents per year. We do not have any fellows in our department, which allows for increased hands on experience for residents.
How is the year structured?
NUMC Rotations: Body CT, Body & Musculoskeletal MRI, Neuroradiology, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology, Radiography, GI/GU (Fluoroscopy), Mammography, and Nuclear Medicine.
Stony Brook Rotations: Pediatrics, Nuclear Medicine/PET, Cardiac MRI, MSK MRI. Residents have dictate and have one-on-one review sessions directly with the attendings at all of these rotations.
Board review courses: Scheduled into the third year with tuition paid for by the department. Courses do not count against vacation time. Additionally, the department provides protected board review study time during your third year.
Conferences: Residents are encouraged to attend meetings and present their research and exhibits. The department reimburses for registration costs and travel expenses. Attending a conference does not come out of your vacation time.
Vacation: 4 weeks of paid vacation.
How are calls structured?
Junior Residents (R-1) = First years experience buddy call with a senior resident until 9pm every weekday and during weekends on a rotating Q4 schedule. A first year is never on call alone and does no overnight shifts.
Senior Residents (R-2 and up) = Day Float and Night Float weeks are separate rotations solely reserved for call activities. They consist of 5 shifts/week. The weekend shifts are scheduled amongst the remaining residents who are not on float.
An attending is always in-house for the weekday late shift to assist with challenging cases and to mentor the junior resident. Two attendings are scheduled for each weekend day.
There are no in-house attendings overnight, however there is always an attending on call who can view images remotely.
How are lectures structured?
Thursday mornings and early afternoon are reserved for dedicated lectures. We also have alternating morning and afternoon conferences throughout the week. Lectures are a mixture of didactics, case-based material, CT rounds, and interesting case conference. We also have monthly rounds with GI and OB/GYN services as well, and participate in a weekly multidisciplinary tumor board.
We have an excellent guest lecture series for Pediatrics. We host many guest speakers for Grand Rounds and Board Reviews from institutions throughout the tri-state area.
We have a wide array of video lectures, as well as textbooks and board review materials (both electronic and hardcopy) which are available to all residents via an online shared drive. Materials are also accessible off-site via VPN.
Is your PACS electronic?
Yes we have a completely electronic PACS and dictation system. All medical charts/notes are also electronic and easily accessible to our residents. There are ample workstations for resident use.
Do residents participate in research?
Yes, our residents are definitely very active in research and receive great encouragement, support and mentorship from the faculty. We are accepted to present at national conferences including RSNA, ARRS, ASNR, SIR, and others.
Where do residents live?
There is limited on-campus subsidized housing that incoming residents can apply for. Additionally, our residents and attendings live in Manhattan, Queens, Nassau County, and Suffolk County.
What is there to do?
Manhattan and Williamsburg are 30 miles westward, just a short train ride away. Head in the opposite direction and you will find yourself among the countryside vineyards, hiking trails, and coastline of eastern Long Island; it's perfect for a weekend away. A short drive to the South Shore will bring you to Jones Beach looking out onto the Atlantic ocean; the famous Fire Island is not too far from there. Just a couple of miles North are tranquil bays extending off of the Long Island Sound. Whether you like museums, theatre, music, golf, hiking, cycling, or boating, Long Island has something for you. And to top it off, we have a great train network and 3 major international airports, 2 of which (JFK and LaGuardia) are just a 30 minute drive from the hospital.
How to apply?
Nassau University Medical Center participates in the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). Applications will be invited for interviews in December & January.
What is the interview day schedule?
Due to the challenges posed by the current pandemic, we will be conducting all interviews this year virtually via Zoom. You will have at least three formal interviews by the Program Director, the Chair of the department, and one of the Chief Residents. In-lieu of the typical tour, you will be provided with a presentation of the department.
