Physician Assistant Residency in Emergency Medicine
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital. We are excited to announce the launch of our new PA residency in Emergency Medicine.
Program Description and Purpose
The core curriculum is patterned after the SIUH Emergency Medicine Physician Residency Program and follows the 2007 Model of the Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine. The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency (EMPAR) at SIUH will enhance the medical knowledge and clinical skills of PAs in the field of emergency medicine through various focused educational activities. EMPA residents will receive 5 hours of didactic conferences each week, specialty procedure labs, emergency ultrasound training, emergency medicine research opportunities as well as ACLS, PALS and ATLS certification.
The SIUH Emergency Department is committed to providing the Staten Island community with fast and quality emergency care. Staten Island University Hospital has two 911-receiving Emergency Departments staffed by healthcare workers specifically trained in emergency care. The North Site is a designated Adult and Pediatric Level I Trauma Center, Stroke Center Designation, Cardiac Catheterization Center and Regional Burn Center.
The Staten Island University Hospital Emergency Department is committed to emergency medicine education. We have been training Physician Assistants as a major learning site for Wagner College PA Program for more than 10 years. Our PA staff comprised of 25 Physician Assistants, as well as our Core Physician Faculty is acutely aware of the skills required for a successful PA career in Emergency Medicine. The EMPAR program will mirror our recently national accredited EM Physician Residency Program. Participating PA residents will join our EM physician residents and will receive not only the highest educational standards but will receive the communication and team work skills to be motivated and knowledgeable emergency medicine physician assistants.
University and Institutional Affiliations
Founded in 1861, Staten Island University Hospital today is a member of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, and enjoys numerous academic and clinical affiliations and accreditations. Our Emergency Department is committed to providing the Staten Island community with fast and quality emergency care. Staten Island University Hospital North and South sites have two 911-receiving Emergency Departments, staffed by healthcare workers specifically trained in emergency care. The North Site is a designated Adult and Pediatric Level I Trauma Center
Admissions Criteria
The Emergency Medicine PA Residency is a 18-month postgraduate certificate program. Eligible applicants must have:
• Graduated from a PA Program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) prior to matriculation into the program.
• A Baccalaureate degree or higher
• National Certification by the NCCPA. New graduates may receive acceptance into the program, pending successful completion of the PANCE.
• Official transcripts from Colleges/Universities and the PA Program
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• New York State Licensure or eligibility.
• Three professional letters of recommendation – For new graduates one of these letters must be from your PA Program Director -- mailed directly to the Admissions Committee (must be in a sealed envelope)
• Official copy of NCCPA scores (if certified) – sent directly from NCCPA
• Personal Essay
• Personal Interview
Credentials Awarded
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded from SIUH Department of Emergency Medicine
Benefits:
• Stipend Commensurate with other post graduate training programs (~$60,000)
• Employee benefits include long & short-term disability plan
o Life Insurance
o Medical Insurance
o Dental Insurance
o 401 k
o Uniforms/texts designated by program
o 6 weeks paid vacation.
Timeline
The program will begin in July 2011. Applications will be accepted starting January 1 to March 31, 2011.
Please contact Bartholomew Cambria at (718) 226 -1492 for updated information or any questions.