June 21st, 2009 July 1st is almost here
Graduating Chiefs, and the next generation.
On Friday, June 19th, we hosted our new interns. A great group of bright young women and men. I look forward to the new academic year, and starting our new curriculum.
Every July 1st brings enthusiasm, excitement, anticipation, and apprehension. We’ll work together to make the new interns’ transition into the new life as smooth as possible. Together we’ll continue to improve our program to make it into the residency that we can all be proud of. We’ll capitalize and build on our strengths, solidify and centralize our education program, extend blocks of time for clinical assignments, and amplify the surgical simulation curriculum.
I am grateful to the chiefs who just graduated, for being great students, great teachers, and active participants in the program. It’ is due to them that we are able to understand how to improve our program, and I hope that they will continue to be active as our alumni, and active participant in the SUNY Downstate Clarence Dennis Surgical Society.
In the next several days we’ll finalize our “bootcamp” curriculum, and I’ll post the schedule.
See you on Tuesday at Dr.Zenilman’s home, where Mrs. and Dr. Zenilman will host a reception for the new interns. As always all residents and faculty are invited.
Best wishes,
Alex Schwartzman
