Pediatrics Residency Program – Westchester Medical Center Health Network

Thank you for your interest in the Pediatric Residency Program at Westchester Medical Center at the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). We hope the information located here will further your interest in our program by conveying its many strengths.

Our program’s mission is to produce outstanding pediatricians who are ready to excel in both general and subspecialty pediatrics. To achieve this, we create an educationally innovative, inclusive and supportive environment and foster camaraderie and teamwork amongst our physicians. Our residents receive an exceptional education in all areas of pediatrics and they acquire the practical skills needed to care for children with a vast range of illnesses.

Our location in New York’s Hudson Valley grants us unparalleled population density and diversity. Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is the principal referral center of the Hudson Valley, the 150-mile region between New York City and Albany; this ensures that our residents manage childhood illnesses that range from common, to rare, to previously undescribed. Year after year our residents express enthusiasm about the diversity of our cases and the educational opportunities provided by the breadth of pathologies we encounter. Our administrative leadership and extensive teaching faculty strive to maximize the educational opportunities offered by our diverse patient population. We pride ourselves on our program’s supportive, inclusive culture that values advocacy and joy in our work.

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital provides a state-of-the-art environment for our clinical, educational, and research activities. Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is a full-service children’s hospital with complete pediatric subspecialty representation. Designed with the comfort of both families and caregivers in mind, MFCH features on-call suites for our residents and numerous conference areas.

The first children’s hospital named after a child, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has set the standard for a comforting and stimulating healing environment for ill children and their families. We offer private rooms for every patient with sleeping space for parents, family housing at our on-site Ronald McDonald house, a giant aquarium, an interactive computer lab/music studio, the world’s largest dollhouse, a baseball museum, and a wheelchair-accessible miniature golf course.

Our program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. We strictly observe both New York State and Residency Review Committee regulations regarding resident work hours and supervision.

We are proud of our program and its graduates, and we look forward to introducing them to you.

Sincerely,

Matthew J. Kapklein, MD, MPH
Program Director

Caroline Moon, MD, MTS
Associate Program Director

Patricia DeLaMora, MD
Assistant Program Director

Karen H. Brandstaedter, MD
Assistant Program Director

Program Overview

: Our program is deeply committed to resident education, with protected time set aside every day for learning. Thursday afternoon is our new Academic Half Day, offering residents an extended block of time for interactive teaching sessions, simulations, and board review. Clinical Reasoning Conference (CRC) is held Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at noon, providing a dedicated space for case-based learning and diagnostic skill development. On Wednesday mornings, our grand rounds feature nationally- and locally-renowned speakers on a variety of topics. During the summer when grand rounds are on hiatus, we use the time slot for hands-on simulation learning for the new PGY1 residents.

Residents are excused from their clinical duties to attend AHD. The structure of the day is as follows:

12-12:30 p.m.: Resident-led presentations – journal club, high-yield general pediatrics topics
12:30-1 p.m.: Outpatient general pediatrics curriculum
1-2 p.m.: Boards-based curriculum
2-3 p.m.: Special sessions – house staff meetings, wellness curriculum, quality improvement, social determinants of health, high-value healthcare
3-4 p.m.: Boards-based curriculum
4-5 p.m.: Residents on inpatient rotations head back to their teams to complete their clinical work, while the remaining residents participate in interactive sessions led by the chiefs – simulations, skills workshops (IVs, suturing, splinting), board preparation, evidence-based medicine exercises

: During clinical reasoning conference, residents present select patients to their peers and CRC faculty. Emphasis is on clinical diagnostic reasoning and decision making as we work through initial patient presentations while discussing differential diagnoses and management strategies.

: Grand rounds occur on Wednesday from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. and are open to all faculty, residents, and medical students. Here, faculty members, residents, and guest lecturers present a variety of pertinent pediatric topics.

In addition to PREP questions and the boards-based curriculum on Academic Half-Days, we provide our residents with several other resources to assist them in preparing for the American Board of Pediatrics certification exam. All residents receive membership in the American Academy of Pediatrics, giving them access to several years’ worth of PREP question banks. We also purchase the MedStudy question bank for our PGY3s. During the spring of third year, senior residents.

participate in a faculty-led board review series in preparation for their upcoming boards. In addition, residents are free to dedicate a portion of their individual curriculum to exam preparation.

: We hold regularly scheduled resuscitation simulations for residents and nurses on the inpatient units, in the NICU and PICU, and as part of our Academic Half-Days. Additionally, we hold a PICU boot camp at the start of the academic year, and workshops for IV placement, splinting, and suturing throughout the year for our residents. We participate in the annual Sim Olympics, where we compete against other residency programs in the greater New York area.

: On entry into the program, each resident is paired with a first-year faculty advisor. At the end of the PGY1 year, each resident selects a faculty mentor, typically based on their area of career interest. Residents meet with their advisors/mentors periodically to review evaluations and individual learning plans, discuss well-being and make career plans.

Each resident completes a scholarly project during their training. Many do original research, while others lead quality improvement/patient safety projects. Residents may use as much individualized curriculum time as they wish for their scholarly projects. Some of the most popular divisions for research are PICU, NICU, pulmonology, and hematology/oncology.

Examples of recent resident scholarly project presentations include:

Panel discussions as an effective strategy to teach diversity, equity, and inclusion
Impact of an adolescent and young adult (AYA) oncology program
Rising incidence of pediatric marijuana overdose
A clinical pathway implementation for urinary tract infection
Effects of implementing a clinical pathway for community-acquired pneumonia
Incidence of intention to breastfeed among marijuana-using new mothers
Lifestyle characteristics of parental electronic cigarette users
Implementation of clinical care pathway reduces measles exposures during an outbreak
Optimization of aspirin dosage in pediatric cardiac surgery patients
Improving utilization of screening for sudden cardiac death at primary care visits

: Currently, Westchester Medical Center sponsors Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)–accredited fellowships in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Hospital Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Our fellows work directly with residents and provide a great source of education and learning in their specialty.

: Westchester Medical Center shares its campus with New York Medical College. Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is the primary site for pediatric care. Our residents work with and teach NYMC students in all clinical areas, and our program enjoys a close relationship with them. Our residents frequently take advantage of teaching opportunities at NYMC, including teaching pediatric physical diagnosis, running simulations at the NYMC Clinical Skills Center, and mentoring junior medical students. Residents may use one of their individual blocks to do a full rotation in Resident-As-Teacher.

Buddy Program: A voluntary program to match PGY1 residents with seniors to help ease the transition into residency.

Diversity and Wellness: The resident diversity committee organizes resident-led initiatives to enhance understanding of issues relating to social determinants of heath that affect our community, our hospital and our program. Among other things, we have hosted virtual get-togethers for new interviewees, started a mentorship program between NYMC students and residents, and expanded our social determinants of health (SDH) curriculum. Throughout the year, we host several panels representing marginalized communities to learn about their perspectives. We strive to maintain an inclusive and equitable learning environment, where all are comfortable being their authentic selves.

The goals of the diversity and inclusion committee are as follows:

To promote and celebrate diversity within our program in all respects, including gender, age, culture, race, religion, ability, and sexual orientation, with special attention to groups that are historically underrepresented or marginalized
To support a learning and working environment that is inclusive to all
To correct misperceptions of marginalized groups in medicine through educational programs
Partner with the NYMC diversity office and provide mentors to underrepresented trainees in pediatrics and those interested in pediatrics
To provide a venue for discussion and social support surrounding issues pertaining to diversity and inclusion

Advocacy: We pride ourselves in our engagement in group-level advocacy in multiple settings, including local (e.g., our Community Pediatrics and Advocacy rotation), regional (e.g., testifying before local governments in support of children’s health initiatives, and lobbying at our state capital annually), and national (e.g., completing a legislative advocacy rotation with the American Academy of Pediatrics in Washington, DC).

Recruitment Committee: A group of residents who want to share their residency experiences with applicants through virtual nights-out, resident-led interview sessions, and social media. Speaking of social media, check out our Instagram page @westpedschiefs!

At Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, we wholeheartedly support efforts to maintain the emotional and mental wellness of our residents. Through our Wellness Curriculum and resident-run Wellness Committee, we have initiated a program-wide culture shift to recognize and address the challenges associated with being a modern physician. We have dedicated educational time for regular wellness sessions that include didactics and experiential conferences. These introduce residents to concepts of stress management, mindfulness and clinical leadership. Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s therapy-animal program benefits both our patients and our residents, with therapy dogs frequently walking the hospital halls.

A committee run by pediatric residents organizes monthly wellness and social events inside and outside the hospital, taking advantage of our location in the beautiful Hudson Valley and near New York City. Residents get together for monthly activities such as hiking, beaching, going to the park, getting dinner, and attending sports events.

: At Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, our pediatric residents are proud members of the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR), the largest housestaff union in the country. Union representation empowers our pediatric trainees to advocate for meaningful improvements in their work environment, education, and overall well-being. Recent contract achievements include competitive salary increases, enhanced benefits, and added protections that support the unique demands of pediatric care. This collective strength allows our residents to focus on delivering compassionate, high-quality care to children and families while thriving in a collaborative, inclusive training environment.

Our union successfully re-negotiated our salary increases for the upcoming years, ensuring improved compensation through 2029.

Level	7/1/2026	7/1/2027	7/1/2028	7/1/2029
PGY 1	$80,043	$82,445	$84,918	$87,466
PGY 2	$84,237	$86,764	$89,367	$92,048
PGY 3	$88,124	$90,768	$93,491	$96,296
PGY 4	$90,717	$93,438	$96,241	$99,128
Chief Differential	$4,536	$4,672	$4,812	$4,957

Curriculum

The academic year consists of 13 four-week blocks, and most rotations are four weeks long. In the 2025-26 academic year, we have moved to a “FleX+Y” scheduling model. In this model, residents alternate between inpatient (“X”) rotations and outpatient/ambulatory (“Y“) rotations. All inpatient rotations occur at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Over the course of three years, residents receive exposure to the widest variety of pediatric cases, ranging from the typical “bread and butter” to the highly subspecialty-based and complex.

Inpatient Rotation

Rounds on each of our three inpatient teams (Rainbows, Ladders and Stars) consist of two PGY1 junior residents, one PGY2/3 senior resident, and variable numbers of medical students. All teams conduct family-centered rounds every day. PGY1 residents typically have primary responsibility for 5-8 patients, although numbers fluctuate by team and time of year.

Rainbows (hospital medicine): Our board-certified pediatric hospitalists supervise the Rainbows team, where residents care for a wide variety of conditions, ranging from common to complex.
Stars (hematology/oncology): Our Stars team cares for our busy hematology/oncology service.
Ladders (multi-subspecialty): Patients admitted to other subspecialty services are cared for by the residents on the Ladders team. Our largest subspecialty inpatient services are Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Neurology and Adolescent Medicine.

On most inpatient rotations, our residents work on a 24-hour call system. These calls average from every fourth to every sixth night. The exception to this model is the PICU, where our residents have opted for a shift schedule. Residents have at least one full weekend off every block.
Rotations are two weeks long, and shifts are typically 10 hours long. There is a pediatric emergency medicine attending and senior pediatric resident in the ED at all times.
On outpatient rotations, residents occasionally cross-cover shifts in the emergency department, the well-baby nursery, or one of the inpatient teams, on an average of once per week. Cross-coverage prioritizes attendance at the cross-covering resident’s primary rotation. All residents have at least one full weekend off per block.

Example of a Day On Call for a PL1 Resident:

Inpatient call schedule example:

7 a.m. – 8 a.m.: Morning sign-out
8 a.m. – 9 a.m.: Pre-rounding
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Family-centered rounds
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Clinical work
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.: Clinical Reasoning Conference (optional for PGY1 residents)
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Clinical work
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Evening sign-out
6 p.m. – 7 a.m.: Overnight call — the Rainbows and Ladders overnight team consists of one senior resident (PGY2 or PGY3) and one junior resident (PGY1). PGY1 residents do not take overnight call on the Stars team. The on-call residents continue to manage the inpatient teams, attend to vital patient care, and take on new patients/admissions from the ED throughout the night.
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.: Morning sign-out and go home.

Rainbows Team: One PGY1 and one PGY2/3 resident – hospitalist in-house
Ladders Team: One PGY1 and one PGY2/3 resident
Stars Team: One PGY2/3 resident (PGY1 residents do not take overnight call on the Stars team)
NICU: One PGY1/2/3 resident – NICU fellow in-house
PICU: One PGY2 and one PGY3 resident – intensivist in-house

Our residents are always supported. There is a hospitalist, intensivist and pediatric emergency medicine attending in-house 24/7.

: Our dedicated pediatric emergency department is a level 1 pediatric trauma center staffed and supervised by board-certified pediatric emergency medicine attendings with 24/7 coverage. Our robust emergency department is always busy and provides excellent exposure to a variety of pathology, as well as hands-on exposure to a variety of procedures. The residents have high levels of autonomy in our Emergency Department.

: Rotations in the 18-bed Level I medical/surgical PICU occur in the second and third years. There, residents take primary responsibility for critically ill children with a variety of conditions, including respiratory failure, trauma, burns, post-operative cardiac surgery and ECMO.

: Residents rotate in our 60-bed Level IV NICU yearly, starting in the first year, where they care for neonates with a wide variety of conditions. The resident team consists of five residents at different levels of training, including at least three PGY2/3 residents, and are supervised by a NICU fellow and NICU attending. Residents typically each care for 5-8 patients at a time during their NICU rotation.

: First year residents spend four weeks in the nursery at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, taking care of healthy newborns and giving new parents anticipatory guidance.

: We offer the full complement of core pediatric subspecialty rotations, most of which occur on site at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and the offices of our faculty practice, Boston Children’s Health Physicians (BCHP). In addition, each resident has several rotations in which they have the opportunity to individualize their training, including creating their own electives. Common individualized electives include resident-as-teacher, transport, urgent care, lactation, research, and study (for test preparation).

: Based on their stated preferences, each resident is assigned to one of three primary clinic sites: our hospital-based clinic, a federally-qualified community health center in nearby Greenburgh, or the BCHP practice in Hawthorne. All clinics are within a 10-minute drive from the main hospital campus. Additionally, all residents complete dedicated rotations in outpatient general pediatrics during the PGY2 and PGY3 years.

The updated curriculum includes a four-week multispecialty outpatient rotation for PGY1 residents, designed to provide early exposure to a variety of pediatric subspecialties.

In 2026-27, we will add a required mental health rotation for PGY2 residents.

PL1 Year

Inpatient General Pediatrics (Rainbows) Junior: 8 weeks
Subspecialty (Ladders) Junior: 8 weeks
Heme/Onc (Stars) Junior: 4 weeks
ED: 4 weeks
Well-baby Nursery: 4 weeks
NICU: 4 weeks
Adolescent Medicine: 4 weeks
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics: 4 weeks
Multispecialty outpatient: 4 weeks
Community Pediatrics and Advocacy: 2 weeks
Practice-Based Learning & Improvement (evidence-based medicine and procedural skills): 2 weeks
Vacation: 4 weeks

PL2 Year

In PL2 year our residents take on supervisory responsibilities for their PL1 colleagues, and spend time exploring subspecialty interests and other individualized rotations.

Inpatient General Pediatrics (Rainbows) Team Leader: 4 weeks
Subspecialty (Ladders) Team Leader: 4 weeks
Heme/Onc (Stars) Team Leader: 2 weeks
ED: 4 weeks
PICU Junior: 4 weeks
NICU: 4 weeks
Outpatient General Pediatrics: 4 weeks
Mental Health: 4 weeks
Subspecialty Elective: 8 weeks
Individual Curriculum: 8 weeks
Community Pediatrics and Advocacy: 2 weeks
Vacation: 4 weeks

PL3 Year

Supervisory responsibilities in the PL3 year continue on the inpatient teams and expand to include the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The rest of the year is divided between elective subspecialties and individualized rotations.

Most PL3 residents spend their individual rotations preparing for their planned careers: a resident planning a career in outpatient general pediatrics may spend an individual month at a clinic or private practice, a resident planning a career in emergency medicine may spend a month doing transport, a resident planning a career as a hospitalist may spend a month as a “pretending” (or “practice attending”) hospitalist on the general pediatrics inpatient team, and so on. Residents who feel they need the time may also spend an individual month preparing for their pediatric board certification exam.

Inpatient General Pediatrics (Rainbows) Team Leader: 4 weeks
Subspecialty (Ladders) Team Leader: 2 weeks
Swing Team Leader (cross-covers Ladders and Stars teams): 2 weeks
ED: 4 weeks
PICU Team Leader: 4 weeks
NICU: 4 weeks
Outpatient General Pediatrics: 4 weeks
Subspecialty Elective: 12 weeks
Individualized Curriculum: 12 weeks
Vacation: 4 weeks

Call-Free Time:

All residents also have a call-free block; typically during their PL3 year – this is a good time to do international rotations or rotations at other institutions if they wish. Many residents in the past have done away rotations at private offices, global health locations, and specialized departments at other hospitals.

			PL1	PL2	PL3
Inpatient Pediatrics	General Pediatrics		8 weeks	4 weeks (Team Leader)	4 weeks (Team Leader)
	Hematology/Oncology		4 weeks	2 weeks (Team Leader)	2 weeks (Team Leader, includes mixed subspecialty)
	Mixed Subspecialty		8 weeks	4 weeks	4 weeks
	Well-baby Nursery		4 weeks
Critical Care	PICU			4 weeks	4 weeks (Team Leader)
	NICU		4 weeks	4 weeks	4 weeks
Acute Care	Emergency Department		4 weeks	4 weeks (team leader)	4 weeks (team leader)
Subspecialty	Adolescent Medicine		4 weeks
	Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics		4 weeks
	Subspecialty Elective			8 weeks		12 weeks
Additional Experiences	Community Pediatrics & Advocacy	2 weeks		2 weeks
	Multispecialty Outpatient	4 weeks
	Practice-Based Learning & Improvement	2 weeks
	Mental Health			4 weeks
	Outpatient General			4 weeks		4 weeks
	Individual Curriculum			8 weeks		12 weeks
	Vacation	4 weeks		4 weeks		4 weeks

Our residency program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications are only accepted through ERAS. Applicants may apply to three-year categorical pediatric positions, as well as one-year and two-year pediatric preliminary positions.

Our ACGME Identification Number is: 3203511176.

Positions Available

Categorical Pediatrics: We offer 20 PGY1 positions per year in our 3-year categorical pediatrics program.
Child Neurology – Westchester Medical Center (WMC) Program: We are pleased to announce the inauguration of the WMC Child Neurology Program. Residents accepted into this program will spend their first two years of training alongside their categorical counterparts in our program, before continuing their Neurology training here at WMC. Application to this program is a separate process from applying to our categorical program.
Child Neurology – Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) Pathway: We offer one position per year in our combined pathway with Boston Children’s Hospital. Residents in this pathway spend their first two years of training in our program, before moving on to BCH to complete their Neurology training. Interested applicants should send their applications both to our program and the BCH Neurology program.
Preliminary Year: We offer a variable number of preliminary positions for residents who plan careers in pediatrics-adjacent fields. Past preliminary residents have continued their training in Dermatology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Anesthesiology, and other specialties.

Application Requirements

Through ERAS, please submit the following:

Personal statement
Curriculum Vitae
Photograph (optional)
Medical school transcript
Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) Letter
Three letters of recommendation
USMLE and/or COMLEX scores · If applicable, your standard certificate from the ECFMG. This is required prior to when we finalize our rank list.

Match Timeline

ERAS Opening Day: September 3, 2025
Applicant Interviews: 9:30am-Noon, October to February
Pediatric Orientation: June 24-30, 2026
Pediatric Residency Start Date: July 1, 2026

Criteria for Selection to Interview

We take a holistic approach to application review and have no specific cutoffs. We accept both USMLE and COMLEX scores. We do not have cutoffs for scores on USMLE or COMLEX tests, or year of graduation from medical school. We review all applicants from a holistic standpoint, taking into account their overall skills and experiences. Westchester Medical Center will accept individuals on J1 Visas sponsored by the ECFMG/Intealth. H1 visas are not supported.

Interviews

All applications received prior to November 15 will receive equal consideration. Interview invitations will be offered throughout the season on a rolling basis, as new slots open up. Interviews for invited applicants will be offered via Thalamus, the video conferencing platform. During the interview day, applicants will be able to learn about the program from the director, interview with faculty, virtually tour the hospital, and chat with residents.

Virtual Activity Nights

We will have several virtual activity nights over Zoom during interview season. Applicants invited to interview will receive a schedule of these events. An interactive activity is planned for each.

In-Person Visits

Our program is participating in the Voluntary Rank Order List Lock Pilot. We will lock and submit our rank list by February 9, and host at least two Open Houses between then and when applicant rank lists are due. This will allow interested applicants to visit our program in-person, with the knowledge that their standing on our rank list will not be affected.

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Resident Life

Our program prides itself on establishing close bonds among co-residents from day one. From the beginning at orientation to the final days at the graduation celebration, we truly become a family.

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is located in Westchester County, New York. We are in the historic Hudson Valley region, a suburban area about 25 miles north of midtown Manhattan, and surrounded by the gorgeous Hudson River and Long Island Sound.

New York City is easily accessible to us, and Grand Central Station can be reached by a 25-minute train ride. New York City offers everything: a picnic in Central Park, cityscapes on the “Top of the Rock” at Rockefeller Center, Broadway shows, the Bronx Zoo, professional sports, concerts, museums, and some of the best and most diverse restaurants in the world.

Westchester offers a wealth of recreational opportunities that showcase the region’s natural beauty and sporting culture. The county boasts an extensive network of parks and green spaces, including the scenic Bronx River Parkway, which features miles of walking and biking trails that wind through picturesque landscapes. Kensico Dam Plaza provides a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities with its expansive lawns and seasonal events, while the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail offers a historic 26-mile pathway perfect for hiking and cycling. Nature lovers can explore the pristine carriage roads and wooded trails at Rockefeller State Park, marvel at the impressive engineering of the Croton Dam, or wander through the beautifully restored Persian-style gardens at Untermyer Gardens Conservancy in Yonkers. The county’s numerous nature preserves, including Ward Pound Ridge Reservation and Muscoot Farm, provide additional opportunities for hiking, wildlife observation, and family-friendly activities, making Westchester a perfect destination for those seeking outdoor adventure.

Quick access to New York City is only one of the benefits of living in Westchester County. Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is a quick, five-minute drive away from White Plains, which is the commercial and cultural hub of Westchester County. It offers an active nightlife, fine dining, performance arts, great living accommodations, and many shopping centers. It is the most popular place to live among our residents, although many of our residents also live in and commute from New York City.

The Hudson Valley region offers enormous opportunities for outdoor activity of all types: hiking, cycling, climbing, and just relaxing. One highlight is Bear Mountain State Park, a 40-minute drive north of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Located on the west bank of the Hudson River, this park offers hiking, biking and cross-country skiing along the Appalachian Trail, shaded picnic and camping areas, and opportunities for lake and river fishing. There are many beaches lining the Hudson River, Long Island Sound, and Atlantic Ocean, all within easy driving distance from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.

Westchester has everything you’ll need for creating a wonderful living experience.

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Adolescent Medicine

Children’s Hospital at Montefiore

Allergy/Immunology

Baylor
University of Arizona

Cardiology

St Louis University

Critical Care

Cohen Children’s

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM)
Connecticut Children’s (UConn)
Stony Brook

Gastroenterology

Connecticut Children’s (UConn)
Johns Hopkins

NICU

Brown
UT SouthWestern

Yaritzy Michelle Astudillo, MD
Kristina Bezdickova, DO
Dan Brady, DO
Maria Cabrera-Hernandez, MD
Victoria (Tori) Close, MD
Max Cohen, DO
Charne Delport, DO
Elissa Dunlap, DO
Svetlana Duvidovich, DO
Aliza Grabie, MD
Brian Gu, MD
Marilyn Huamantla, MD
Chantel Johnson, MD
Ariella Kashi, MD
Yevgeniy Liverant, MD
Wenona Lok, DO
Angelo Louvros, DO
Alexis Mandon, MB, BCh, BAO
Alexandra (Sasha) Mazo, MD, PhD
Dave Plaza, MD
Menachem Rimler, MD

Cardiology

Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Johns Hopkins
Yale

Gastroenterology

Brown

Nephrology

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

NICU

Jefferson/Nemours Children’s Hospital

Hospitalist

SickKids Hospital (Toronto)

Pulmonology

Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Allergy/Immunology

Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
Rutgers

Critical Care

MassGeneral Hospital for Children
Penn State

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Mt. Sinai
Good Samaritan Long Island

Gastroenterology

Children’s Hospital of Montefiore (CHAM)
Stony Brook
Maria Fareri/Westchester Medical Center

Heme/Onc

MD Anderson
Children’s Hospital LA

Infectious Disease

NYU Langone

Nephrology

Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania (CHOP)

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Children’s National
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Montefiore

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Cohen Children’s

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Cohen Children’s
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Montefiore

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Westchester Medical Center

Westchester Medical Center shares its leafy campus with New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY, approximately 20 miles north of New York City. It is a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center and a major hub for specialized care referrals. Here, we take care of patients from a very large catchment area stretching from the northern border of New York City to the Catskill Mountains.

Westchester Medical Center has a pediatric hospital (Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital) with eight dedicated pediatric operating rooms as well as many other non-operating room anesthetizing sites, including MRI, radiation and nuclear medicine, and endoscopy. The Ambulatory Care Pavilion, which opened in July 2019, added many anesthetizing locations, both OR and Non-OR.

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