Pediatric Residency Program

Most CHAM residents live in Montefiore Einstein-owned housing in the Bronx with the remainder split between the Upper East Side and Westchester County, though residents have also commuted from other parts of Manhattan, Queens, 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 Wayne 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. 
• Parking garage available for tenants

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. 
• Parking spaces available for tenants

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, a lively nightlife, and easy access to the 4-subway line offering a 30-40 minute commute to CHAM. 

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 and utilize hospital parking. 

Westchester County: Some residents choose the quieter and more spacious life 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 Albert Einstein College of Medicine campuses takes approximately 25 minutes. 

Parking:
Parking at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein is available to residents for $66 per month at the 210^th Street Garage. Residents living in Montefiore Einstein housing though may obtain parking in the building’s garage. Additionally, parking at Weiler Campus is free for residents during their NICU and NBN rotations. 

Vacation:
Each resident receives 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. 

Resident 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, tablets 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 are provided $2500 per academic year towards childcare services and expenses such as daycare, babysitting services, au pair services, preschool, and after school care.

Committee Engagement: 

Residents participate in several committees across the residency program, children’s hospital, and the broader medical campus, contributing to the evaluation of current practices and the implementation of improvements. Some include: 

Montefiore Einstein Hospital Committees:  

• Infection Control Committee   
• Credentials Committee   
• GMEC HS/ Well-being Subcommittee   
• Peer Review Board   
• GMEC (Graduate Medical Education Committee)   

CHAM Committees: 

• LEADER – Our Community Advocacy and Outreach Working Group  
• Wellness Committee   
• Residency Council   
• CHAM Unit Based Councils  
• 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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