Pediatric Residency Program

Most CHAM residents live in Montefiore Einstein-owned housing in the Bronx or on the Upper East Side, though many commute from Manhattan, Queens, Westchester County, and New Jersey. For those who prioritize proximity to work, Montefiore Einstein offers two convenient apartment options: Montefiore Einstein-Wayne Building, just a 2-minute walk from CHAM, and the Montefiore Einstein- Riverdale Building, a 10-minute drive away. 

Montefiore Einstein Housing Building (3450 Wayne Avenue, Bronx): 

• 28-story high-rise offering studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units
• Features include balconies, air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a gas range. 
• Electricity and gas are included in rent. 
• Units are unfurnished and pets are not permitted. 

Riverdale Building (3636 Waldo Avenue, Bronx): 

• Offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. 
• Features include central air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a gas range. Some units have balconies. 
• Gas and water are included in rent. 
• Units are unfurnished and pets are not permitted. 
• Shuttle service to and from the hospital is provided. 

Both options provide residents with convenient access to CHAM while offering a range of apartment sizes and amenities.

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Upper East Side: Many CHAM residents who live in Manhattan are located on the Upper East Side, which stretches from the East River to Fifth Avenue and between 59th and 96th Streets. This vibrant area offers excellent dining, picturesque parks, and a lively nightlife. If you can secure an apartment near the 4-subway line, your commute to CHAM will be approximately 30-40 minutes. 

Rest of NYC: If you look beyond the Upper East Side, consider apartments near the 4 or D subway lines. Residents also live in Midtown East, Murray Hill, the Upper West Side, and other neighborhoods. Some commute via subway, while others drive. If you plan to have a car, Montefiore provides parking for $66 per month, which can be automatically deducted from your paycheck. 

Westchester County: Some residents choose to live in lower Westchester County. Towns below White Plains are typically within a 30-minute drive of CHAM. 

Shuttle Service:
Shuttle service is available for residents living at the Riverdale (Waldo Avenue) apartments, providing convenient transportation to the Montefiore Einstein Campus. The shuttle ride between Montefiore Einstein and Alber Einstein College of Medicine campuses takes approximately 25 minutes. During peak times, shuttles run every half hour, and during off-peak times, every 45 minutes to an hour. 

Parking:
Parking at the Children’s Hospital campus is available to residents for $66 per month. Tenants can apply for a parking spot at 210th Street Parking Garage. Additionally, parking at Weiler is free for residents during their NICU and NBN rotations. 

Time Off:
CHAM strictly adheres to ACGME and New York State Duty Hour Guidelines, which are designed to ensure the well-being and effectiveness of medical residents. These guidelines guarantee that each resident receives one 24-hour period each week free from clinical obligations. Key provisions include:  

1. Maximum Work Hours: Residents are limited to working no more than 80 hours per week, averaged over a 4-week period. This includes all in-house clinical and educational activities. 
2. Daily Work Limit: Residents are typically not permitted to work more than 24 consecutive hours. They must be given appropriate time for rest and meal breaks during these shifts. 
3. Time Off Between Shifts: Residents must have a minimum of 10 hours free from clinical duties between scheduled shifts, and 14 hours free from clinical duties after 24-hour shifts. This ensures adequate rest and recovery time. 
4. Weekly Time Off: Residents are guaranteed at least one full 24-hour period free of clinical obligations each week. This time off should be provided in addition to any other days off and is designed to support residents' physical and mental health. 
5. Educational and Clinical Responsibilities: Guidelines emphasize that while maintaining adequate clinical exposure, there must be a balance with educational opportunities, ensuring that residents receive proper training without compromising their well-being. 

Vacation:
Each resident is entitled to 4 full weeks of vacation each year, free from any clinical obligations. Vacation time is scheduled in either 1-week or 2-week blocks. 

Holidays:  Montefiore Medical Center observes the following 9 official holidays:   

• New Year’s Day   
• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day   
• President’s Day   
• Memorial Day   
• Juneteenth   
• Independence Day   
• Labor Day   
• Thanksgiving Day   
• Christmas Day   

Note: While CHAM does not have officially designated positions for Jewish observance, the program is supportive and accommodating of Jewish residents. We aim to recognize and observe Jewish holidays whenever feasible, in a manner consistent with program, institutional, and ACGME policies. Specific accommodations may vary from year to year. 

Benefits

• Educational Resource Allowance:
  Montefiore Medical Center provides each house officer with an educational resource allowance of $1250 per academic year. This funding can be used for academic textbooks, journal subscriptions, professional society membership dues, educational software, PDAs or iPads, and to offset costs for professional meetings or board review courses. 
• Housing and Meal Stipend:
  Montefiore Medical Center provides each house officer with a housing stipend of $3000 per academic year and meal allowance of $2000 per academic year that are both automatically rolled into your salary and distributed equally across all pay periods. 
• Resident Fatigue Mitigation Rideshare:
  House officers are provided with $500 in Lyft credits per academic year to be used towards rideshares between your home and any Montefiore site. This credit can be used after any hospital or clinic shift no matter the duration. 
• Health Insurance:
  House officers can enroll in a healthcare PPO plan that is $0 to enroll.
• Childcare Stipend:
  House officers will be provided $2500 per academic year towards childcare services and expenses such as au pair services, babysitting services, daycare, preschool, and after school care.

Committees: 

Residents participate in several committees across the residency, CHAM, and the broader medical campus, contributing to the evaluation of current practices and the implementation of improvements. Committees include: 

Montefiore Einstein Hospital Committees:  

• Infection Control Committee   
• Credentials Committee   
• GMEC HS/ Well-being Subcommittee   
• Moses Division Council   
• Einstein Division Council   
• Wakefield Campus Division Council   
• Montefiore Quality Council   
• Patient Safety Committee   
• Peer Review Board   
• Medication Safety Committee 
• GMEC (Graduate Medical Education Committee)   

CHAM Committees: 

• LEADER – Our Community Advocacy and Outreach Working Group  
• Wellness Committee   
• Residency Council   
• Minimizing Medication Errors Readmission Committee   
• CHAM Pediatric Rapid Response Team Review  
• CHAM Unit Based Councils  
• Pediatric EHR and Digital Informatics Squad 
• Inpatient Scheduling Committee  
• Program Evaluation Committee  
• Competency Based Assessment (CBA) Committee 

Residency Program Committees:   

• Delegates to the American Academy of Pediatrics Education Committee   
• Orientation Socials Recruitment Committee   
• Sim Olympics   
• Resident Wellness Committee 

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