Welcome to the Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Department of Emergency Medicine Residency. 

It is with great pleasure we are able to invite you to gain a glimpse into our incredible four-year training experience in the South Bronx as Emergency Medicine Residents. The "Lincoln" experience, as we call it, carries with it a great deal of pride and respect for tradition and for those who have paved the way before us. It is an experience only a select few can share. Lincoln, among other Bronx hospitals, provides care for approximately 1.4 million people within a 40 square mile radius. Founded by Joel Gernsheimer, MD, Lincoln is one of the Northeast region’s oldest training programs and regularly anointed one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the United States. With an annual census at times reaching greater than 180,000, Lincoln offers an unparalleled experience for trainees.

Many consider the South Bronx historically to be one of America's most violent neighborhoods associated with "scoop-and-run" first response and a nearby "walk, or run-in" ED. Our experience is not just about the open thoracotomies and chest tubes; it is about providing care to an underserved community. The need is great. The pathology is vast. Our patients present with both acute and chronic disease, often acute on chronic. The role is critical. The expectation is high. The attitude is humble. The volume is immense. The camaraderie is strong. The education is invaluable. Any walk home can be filled with either the most humbling or gratifying thoughts of your life. One moment you receive a lecture about penetrating facial trauma and the next moment it's staring at you in the face.

There is no doubt that Lincoln tests you every minute you are here. The ED is crowded, understaffed, and in an underserved community with not enough resources. Our patient population presents you with a multitude of cultural challenges including trying to communicate in languages you’d previously never heard of. Even native Spanish speakers struggle with their patient’s colloquialisms and dialects. There is no hand holding; this is not "cushy". There’s no question Lincoln is a difficult place to work, but you will be rewarded with character, skills, and knowledge as you take ownership and advocate for your patients. You will begin as a greenstick intern bending, but not breaking, within this challenging environment, and, in time, will rise to the occasion to become a leader in Emergency Medicine by the end of your 4-year journey.

We seek well qualified and motivated applicants to share our Lincoln experience in order to become highly-qualified Emergency Medicine Physicians. By training here, you will be ready for anything at any time. After four years, you too can say, "I trained at Lincoln" and always remember where you came from.

Sincerely,

The Residents