Role of the Position
The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Department of Pediatrics is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief Resident for the academic year July 2026-June 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our pediatric training program and to serve as a critical liaison between the resident and the department. There are currently 82 pediatrics residents in our program.
Candidates should have a strong academic record as well as excellent interpersonal, clinical, administrative and leadership skills. They must have a commitment to teaching, mentorship and have a genuine interest to be a chief resident. Candidates must have successfully completed an ACGME accredited residency in pediatrics by the preferred start date of July 1, 2026.
Our chief residents work closely with program leadership and are important members of the leadership team. The chief resident has a faculty appointment and serves an important role in the program and the department.
Pediatric Chief Resident Job Description
Clinical Responsibilities
- Supervising and supporting pediatric residents in various clinical settings.
- Mentoring pediatric residents and medical students.
- Home calls and weekend calls- shared among chief residents
Administrative Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate and maintain the resident master schedule, monthly rotation schedule and the resident call and clinic schedules that are all in alignment with the ACGME requirements.
- Work closely with program leadership in the following:
- Scheduling and coordinating all resident educational didactic sessions and conferences.
- Participating in residency recruitment.
- Planning and executing first year resident orientation.
- Assisting in day-to-day operations of the pediatric residency program.
- Monitor resident performance and help address performance issues.
- Helping improve and evaluate both educational and clinical curriculum.
- Serve as liaison between faculty, clinical services, hospital administration, COM, residents and the program.
- Participating in weekly residency leadership meetings.
Professional Development
- This will include adequate time to study for and take the American Board of Pediatrics General Certifying exam.
- Adequate time and support to attend the regional and national APPD conferences and other professional and national meetings.
- Other professional development opportunities identified by the chief resident including participation in School of Public Health programs.
Requirements for Position
- Must have successfully completed or be a current PGY3 pediatric resident in good standing with an ACGME-accredited training program
- Should be available to start as Chief Resident July 1, 2026
- Must be a US citizen or EAD
CONTACT AND APPLICATION INFORMATION:
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter of interest, detailed curriculum vitae, and letter of recommendation from faculty or program director.
