
WELCOME

Hello and welcome! Thank you for your interest in the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Emergency Medicine (WHEM) Residency program. We are a unique program, in a unique city. Colloquially called the "hospital of Kings and Queens," Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is located in the heart of NYC on the borders of Brooklyn (Kings County) and Queens (Queens County). Our residency program provides the combined experience of a community teaching hospital in a high density urban environment. Our Emergency Department serves an ethnically and racially diverse population, and our physicians treat a wide range of pathologies. The size of our program fosters a familial spirit and encourages strong teamwork. Residents of our program quickly learn resuscitation skills, leadership, and develop their ability to think quickly and independently in a supportive atmosphere. We strive to cultivate physicians who are clinically competent, caring, empathetic, and passionate about lifelong learning. Thank you for considering our program in your endeavor to become an Emergentologist.
Dr. Anton Wray, MD
Program Director

The Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Emergency Medicine (WHEM) residency program is a 3 year ACGME-accredited residency program in Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 residents in each class for a total of 18 residents in the program. The primary education site is the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Emergency Department. In addition to the Wyckoff ED, residents rotate through Harlem Hospital Center, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Staten Island University Hospital and the New York City Poison Control Center. WHEM residents spend a variable number of blocks off service every year (see below).
PGY-1 residents spend approximately 7.5 blocks in the ED, building their core skills. During their PGY-2 year, residents have the most time off-service to supplement their clinical learning. Therefore, PGY-2 residents spend 5.5 blocks in the ED. As they prepare for attending-hood, PGY-3 residents solidify their emergency medicine management with 8 full blocks in the ED. During their senior year, residents are encouraged to explore their specific Emergency Medicine interest during their scheduled elective rotation. PGY-3 Residents are also trained in administrative duties and responsible for acting as the RIC or "Resident in Charge" during their third year.
PGY-1
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Orientation/Intro to EM
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| WHMC
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Emergency Medicine
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| WHMC
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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| WHMC
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Pediatric EM
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| Harlem Hospital
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Ultrasound
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| WHMC
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CCU
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| WHMC & Lenox Hill Hospital
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Radiology |
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WHMC
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Anesthesiology
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| WHMC
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Vacation X 4 Weeks
PGY-2
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Emergency Medicine
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| WHMC
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Trauma
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| Harlem Hospital
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Toxicology
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| NYC Poison Control
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Pediatric EM
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| Harlem Hospital
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EMS
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| FDNY (Bushwick)
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Medical ICU
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| WHMC
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Surgical ICU
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| SIUH
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Pediatric ICU
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| The Brooklyn Hospital Center
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Vacation X 4 Weeks
PGY-3
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Emergency Medicine
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| WHMC
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Trauma
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| Harlem Hospital
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Elective
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| TBD
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Pediatric EM
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| Harlem Hospital
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Urgent Care
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| WHMC
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Ultrasound
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| WHMC
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Vacation X 4 Weeks
Program Overview
PROGRAM OVERVIEW



Our Institution
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center (WHMC) is a 350-bed teaching hospital situated in an ethnically diverse residential neighborhood on the border of northern Brooklyn and western Queens. With a dedicated staff of 1,800 physicians, nurses, and support personnel, we provide care to patients in over thirty-five different languages and cultures.
Since our establishment in 1889, we have been committed to serving the community, and today, we see over 90,000 patient visits annually in our Emergency Department across the Main Adult, Fast-Track (Urgent Care), and Pediatric divisions. We also offer various outpatient services to thousands of individuals via our network of community ambulatory care centers and provide extensive community health education and screening programs. We are committed to providing the latest in evidence-based care to ensure our patients receive the best quality of care.
WHMC is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and our Emergency Department has been recognized as a 911 receiving facility. We have also been awarded the American Stroke Association “Gold Plus Award” for outstanding stroke care. Since March 2021, we have been designated as a STEMI center by the FDNY and provide immediate PCI for patients with life-threatening myocardial infarctions. Additionally, our Emergency Department is now accredited by the ACGME as a Geriatric ED.


RESIDENTS

Resident Life
Our community of residents is comprised of diverse individuals from various backgrounds. Some have followed traditional academic paths, while others have taken unique career journeys. We seek residents who embody qualities such as enthusiasm, determination, teamwork, and a strong commitment to lifelong learning and academic excellence. For more information about our residents, rotations, conferences, wellness programs, and other residency experiences, please visit our Instagram page or contact us directly through the submission form below.

Leadership & Faculty

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How many years is WHEM Residency?Wyckoff Heights EM is a 3 year program as of now.
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Where is the program located?Wyckoff Heights Medical Center: 374 Stockholm St, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Neighborhood: Bushwick (Brooklyn) and adjacent to Ridgewood (Queens)
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How many residents are there per class?As of now, there are 6 residents per class (18 residents total over 3 classes)
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Does Wyckoff Heights EM sponsor J1 Visas?No
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Do you accept D.O. applicants?Yes, of course! Several of our residents and faculty members are graduates of osteopathic medical schools.
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Which EMR do you use?Allscripts/ Sunrise
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When was Wyckoff Heights EM Residency Established?The program started in 2017 with its first intern class. The first class graduated in 2020. The most recent class to graduate (2025) was the 6th class.
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How many shifts do residents work?Per every 4 week ED Block: PGY1 - 18 shifts PGY2 - 17 shifts PGY3 - 16 shifts
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Which Shifts do residents work?Most shifts are 12 hours Day Shift: 7 am - 7 pm Swing Shift: 11 am - 11 pm Night Shift: 7 pm - 7 am Wednesdays (post conference - 8 hour shifts) Swing: 3 pm - 11 pm Overnight: 11 pm - 7 am
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How long are the shifts?Most shifts are 12 hours Day Shift: 7 am - 7 pm Swing Shift: 11 am - 11 pm Night Shift: 7 pm - 7 am Wednesdays (post conference - 8 hour shifts) Swing: 3 pm - 11 pm Overnight: 11 pm - 7 am
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Do Residents rotate outside of the ED or at other hospitals?Yes. See Below for specific information regarding in house and external rotations.
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What other In - house departments do residents rotate through?PGY1: Anesthesia (2 weeks) Radiology (2 weeks) Ultrasound (2 weeks - ED) OBGYN (4 weeks) CCU ( 2 weeks at Wyckoff, 2 weeks external) PGY2: Medical ICU (4 weeks) PGY-3: Fast Track (4 weeks) Ultrasound (2 weeks - ED) Elective Dependent
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Which external sites do residents rotate through?PGY 1: CCU (2 weeks at Lenox Hill Hospital) Peds EM (4 weeks at Harlem Hospital) PGY 2: PICU (The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 4 weeks) SICU (Staten Island University Hospital 4 weeks) Toxicology (NYC Poison Control Center, 4 weeks) Trauma (Harlem Hospital 4 weeks) Peds EM (Harlem Hospital, 4 weeks) PGY3 Elective (4 weeks) Trauma (Harlem Hospital 4 weeks) Peds EM (Harlem Hospital, 4 weeks)
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Is there a sick call system?Yes, during each block a resident from every class is on "sick call." Typically a resident is scheduled to cover back up call when on an external rotation. The sick call schedule is established at the beginning of the academic year and distributed with the yearly schedule.
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What is a RIC?The RIC is the "resident in charge." This role is assumed by the PGY-3 resident on during shift. The RIC is responsible for assigning patients to the other residents and managing ED flow, as well as seeing their own patients. The goal of this position is to challenge residents to develop administrative skills such as work-flow awareness and task delegation.
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Is there any protected time for didactics?Yes. Conference is held every Wednesday from 9 am - 2 pm. Therefore, residents are not scheduled to work Tuesday nights and Wednesday morning. Wednesday Swing shift after conference is 3pm - 11 pm. Wednesday overnight shift is 11 pm - 7 am.
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Do residents go to any conferences?Every year, PGY 3 residents go to ACEP, usually held in the late summer or fall. Rising chief residents (2 of the PGY2) go to CORD in the spring. All residents attend the city-wide ALLNYC conferences (held 2-3 times a year). If residents are presenting a project at a conference, they will attend. Attendance at other conferences/ competitions is based on resident interest/ availability.
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Is there any protected time for didactics?Yes. Conference is held every Wednesday from 9 am - 2 pm. Therefore, residents are not scheduled to work Tuesday nights and Wednesday morning. Wednesday Swing shift after conference is 3pm - 11 pm. Wednesday overnight shift is 11 pm - 7 am.
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When are Didactics held?Weekly Conference is every Wednesday from 9 am - 2 pm. Attendance is mandatory. To facilitate conference attendance, residents have protected time Tuesday nights and Wednesday mornings.
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Do residents have to do lectures?Yes. Each academic year, PGY 1 residents do 3 lectures. PGY 2 Residents do 5 lectures. PGY 3 residents to 7 lectures. Residents are usually able to choose their own lecture topics, sometimes are assigned. Every resident must also do 1 Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) presentation.
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Do you do SIM activities?Yes, every 4 - 6 weeks we have a SIM activity built into conference. This may be an OSCE type learning activity or procedure training. The activity is led by our SIM director (Dr. Ng) and sometimes residents may be involved in running / planning the SIM if they are interested.
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Do you have a SIM Lab?Yes, we have a SIM lab with equipment and a mannequin.
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Are any board prep materials provided to residents?Yes. Every year, each resident has access to a ROSH Q bank (approximately 2000 questions). Residents are encouraged to complete the Qbank by February prior to the annual ITE (in-service training exam). Simulation activities are designed to train residents for oral boards.
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How can medical students rotate at WHEM?Stay tuned for contact updates for medical students interested in pursuing a sub-internship.
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When are interviews held?We follow the ERAS timeline, with interview season beginning late Sept/ early October and ending mid February. Interviews are virtual.
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ERAS Application SeasonWe follow the ERAS application season. Interviews begin in late Sept/ Early October. Prior to interview season, we hold virtual Meet & Greet sessions. Periodic updates regarding Meet & Greet events and application cycle news are posted on our instagram page: @wyckoffheightsem
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What resources are available for resident wellness?CIR Mental health/ counseling professional resources
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Does the program plan any wellness activities?We take resident well being very seriously and strive to foster a healthy workplace to support our residents. Informally, residents have a tradition of spending time together on Wednesdays after conference (local happy hour, coffee shop, studying together, or just getting food / ice cream). Formally, every few months we host a team-building day designed to engage residents outside of the workplace to promote camaraderie and wellbeing. This starts with a beach day in the summer (beach day / picnic day). The other activities throughout the year are planned based on resident interests. In the past we have done Axe throwing, paintball, roller skating, laser tag, kickboxing class, go karting, picnic days, pizza tours, etc.

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