Overview
Welcome to the website of New York Medical College at Saint Joseph’s Family Medicine Residency Program, located in Yonkers, New York. Saint Joseph’s Medical Center is recognized as a major provider, not only of quality medical care, but also of exceptional educational opportunities for residents.
Here’s a quick snapshot of our program:
Our university-affiliated program is in a modern community hospital where we take pride in our city, our supportive atmosphere, and the genuine friendliness of our residents and faculty. From ED to ICU, residents receive top notch, hands-on training with supervisory responsibilities.
We are committed to the health of a vibrant, culturally diverse community, and express this commitment daily at our striking Family Health Center and through community outreach.
Program Information
Applicants must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) without exception.
Yonkers borders the Bronx and is 2 miles north of Manhattan. It’s home to several attractions as well as many large shopping areas.
Resident Perspectives
“The first day I started residency I had no idea what to expect and a year and half later, I could not be more grateful. Today I’m starting to feel much more comfortable in my own skin as a medical resident at SJMC. The interaction with all our faculty, co-residents, attendings and consultants has always been warm, respectful, professional and most importantly, educational …”
“From one day to another you come to the realization that you are now a senior, initially intimidating but with a rush of excitement as you can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, you realized that you have now become the teacher, the responsibility to pass on your knowledge to incoming interns, give guidance with the hopes that they to get started on the right foot as it was done with me…”
“As a new PGY-2, my level of anxiety reached peak level as I started the year with ICU as my first rotation. But, I remembered my seniors talking about how they felt different after ICU. A few months in, I understand it now, and I couldn’t have asked for a more smooth transition from my intern year, as I am grateful for the help of my PGY-3 seniors, the guidance of my Attendings, and even more important…”
