Residencies & Fellowships at RUMC

Why is a residency or fellowship at Richmond University Medical Center special?

• Staten Island represents a diverse community with a complex medical disease profile that will enhance your education
• Staten Island has some of the highest incidences of cancer, diabetes and heart disease
• Benefits:
  • Salaries: Our salaries are competitive with regional residency programs in New York State
  • Vacations: 4 weeks
  • Paid holidays: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Presidents Day, Easter and Memorial Day
  • Meals: Access to cafeteria meals
  • Stipend for uniforms and textbooks
  • Dedicated lounge for residents and interns
  • 24-hour medical library availability
  • MEDITECH's electronic record for results and documentation
  • Electronic notebooks available in departments for use
  • Housing: The surrounding neighborhoods have many affordable apartments for rent; we strongly recommend off-site housing and can assist with real estate contacts; there is a limited number of small apartments on campus

• Board passing rates

Why Staten Island?

• People are so fond of Staten Island
  • Staten Island is the suburban paradise of New York City, boasting some of the most attractive landscapes, seashore and undeveloped land in the state
  • Staten Island is perfectly located in the suburbs, but just a 30-minute drive or ferry ride from New York City excitement
  • Staten Island is ideal for families, with unlimited parks, amusements and shopping
  • The cultural life on Staten Island is abundant, with Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Richmond Town, Conference House and Staten Island Children's Museum
  • Staten Island has the lowest crime rate in New York City