Nassau University Medical Center is currently seeking candidates interested in becoming a fourth year Pediatric Clinical Chief Resident beginning July 2025.  This position provides exposure to some of the administrative responsibilities and processes needed to run a residency program.  Our pediatric residency program consists of 18 residents.

The Chief Resident plays an active and important role in the teaching and supervision of residents and medical students.  They act as resident advocates and serve as a liaison between the residents and upper management.  As part of their responsibilities the Chief Residents assist in the orientation of new residents.    Chief Residents are responsible for the scheduling of resident rotation blocks, vacation and call schedules.  They are responsible for scheduling the daily resident lectures and Board Review sessions. They supervise daily sign-out rounds and are present at pediatric codes and available to assist in the NICU, PICU and Delivery Room should the need arise. 

 Candidates should possess the following:

• Strong interpersonal , communication and leadership skills
• Effective organizational skills needed planning and scheduling
• Effective conflict resolution skills
• Willingness to serve as an advocate for and a liaison between the residents and faculty

Interested applicants please contact, Samantha Henderson, Coordinator Pediatric Residency program at shenders@numc.edu with your CV and a statement of interest.