Stony Brook University Medical Center is the only pediatric residency program on Long Island located on a Medical School Campus. This provides tremendous opportunity for interaction and integration with the active basic and clinical scientific research that is ongoing at Stony Brook University.
Hands-on Experience
As the regional pediatric referral center, Stony Brook integrates state of the art tertiary care with a large primary care base. The diversity and volume of our patient population gives you hands-on experience at every level and each rotation. Residents provide the front line of patient care under the watchful and respectful supervision of the faculty. Residents are relied on for their leadership, commitment and solid professional judgment.
Integration of Technology and Patient Care
Through our computerized “Powerchart” system, residents can view radiology and lab results as well as read discharge summaries and operative reports from any of our facilities, and even from home. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The radiology PACS system provides immediate access to x-rays and ultrasounds via any computer. Stony Brook pediatrics residents utilize our new computerized physician order entry system (CPOE). The electronic medical record is being implemented in stages throughout the medical center. Stony Brook has begun implementing an electronic medical record system. Wireless internet is available throughout the hospital. Portable computer stations are available on all floors enabling access to labs, x-rays, and other patient information during rounds and other active patient care experiences.
