Program Mission
The Pediatric Residency Program at NYC Health + Hospitals/ Kings County is dedicated to educating and training future pediatricians who are equipped with a robust foundation in pediatric medicine, critical thinking, scholarly activity, teaching, and quality improvement. Located in Central Brooklyn, a medically underserved and ethnically diverse neighborhood, our program emphasizes social inequities and advocacy, ensuring that our residents are prepared to provide high quality, evidence-based care while addressing the social determinants of health. Aligned with the mission of NYC Health + Hospitals/ Kings County, we strive to deliver exceptional health care to all individuals. Our residency program offers robust opportunities for residents to build a strong foundation in quality improvement, patient safety, clinical leadership, and the delivery of culturally competent care. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and individualized curricula, residents engage in initiatives that address the social determinants of health at all levels of the healthcare system. Our faculty are deeply committed to the patients and families we serve, as well as to the mission of our training program and sponsoring institution. As stated at the Hospital Dedication in 1831: “Let all who serve here remember that this institution is dedicated to the care of all who are helpless and afflicted. This, before all else”.
Program Aims
The Pediatric Residency Program at NYC Health + Hospitals/ Kings County aims to:
- Foster the growth of skilled, compassionate pediatricians with a strong foundation in evidence-based medicine, critical thinking and quality improvement.
- Equip residents to recognize social determinants of health, advocating for access to quality health care and addressing social needs within the community.
- Train residents to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that is respectful of diverse cultural identities and responsive to the unique needs of underserved populations.
- Engage in interdisciplinary initiatives to address health disparities in Central Brooklyn, fostering collaboration to improve overall community health.
- Instill the values of lifelong learning, ethical practice and adaptability in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
- Recruit residents who reflect the many cultures and identities of the patients we serve, and provide an inclusive, supportive learning environment which embraces and celebrates these differences.
- To support and encourage resident well-being and create inclusive, psychologically safe learning environments in which all learners can thrive.