Surgery

This is rotations' schedule is here:  Surgery 1 Schedule

For FHC sessions, please check FHC Orange schedule 

1. Residents should attend all scheduled activities as outlined 

2. Timely participation is expected for all activities and meetings

3. Residents should communicate any schedule changes (including sick time via email). Specifically:

• If calling out sick for any external training sites: email the following: 1. Relevant faculty/preceptor 2. Dr. Pilipenko 3. Diana Suarez. appraising them of your sick day and stating your anticipated return date. Texting/emailing faculty/preceptor only is not an acceptable form for calling out sick.

• If calling out sick for FHC: call Farrell Sick line (646-317-2303, by 7:30 am), email farrellsickline@nyp.org and CC Dr. Pilipenko. Include instructions for any patient rescheduling.

Please review the following points as these describe expectations for the rotation and will inform post-rotation performance evaluation.

If you have any questions or concerns, please discuss these with Dr. Pilipenko at the start of the rotation.

1. Email subspecialty clinic preceptors before the 1st Monday of the rotation with CC to Dr. Pilipenko. Introduce yourself and confirm your schedule dates. If you learn that preceptor is away/on vacation or if any information about the site changes,  email Dr. Pilipenko within 1 business day.  Information about each site is found under Training Sites sub-section.

2. Perform all tasks and responsibilities (as assigned by the preceptors/faculty) in a timely manner.

3. Promptly communicate with faculty/preceptor about any situations/circumstances/events that may impact your ability to complete tasks and responsibilities.

4. Recognize your limits in the knowledge/skills and seek help appropriately.

5. Follow NYP policies regarding professional conduct and attire for all rotation-related activities.

6. At the start of the rotation, discuss learning goals with faculty/preceptors/rotation supervisor.

7. Demonstrate openness to feedback and input. 

Breast Surgery Clinic: 

Faculty/preceptor - Dr. Luona Sun (ls3347@cumc.columbia.edu)

Contact scheduling administrator: Yosandriz Diaz, yd2017@cumc.columbia.edu, phone: 212-305-9676

Location: 161 Ft Washington Ave, 10th Floor, Suite 1005.

Schedule: Mondays AM, starting at 10am

ENT: 

Faculty/preceptor: - Dr. Tom Ben Dov  (tb3105@cumc.columbia.edu, 917-402-0442), Dr.  Jang (mj2858@cumc.columbia.edu)

Location: 622 West 168th St, VC10 New York, NY 10032

Schedule: Moday PM 

Working with Dr. Ben Dov 1st, 2nd, and 5th Mondays, and Dr. Jang on the 3rd Monday

There is no ENT clinic on the 4th Monday of the month; please use this as additional self-study/admin time

Podiatry

Faculty/preceptor: Dr. Jamie Ahluwalia (yze9002@nyp.org)

Location: Farrell FHC

Schedule: Tuesday PM, starting at 2pm

Ophthalmology

Faculty/preceptor:

Contact Trish Galvin, program coordinator, pag2109@cumc.columbia.edu

Location: 

Schedule: Wednesday PM

Surgery Clinic

Faculty/preceptor: Dr. Subhash Krishnamoorthy (sk3703@cumc.columbia.edu), Laura Alvarez NP (laa9005@nyp.org)

Location: Allen 3FE room 177

Schedule: Thursday AM, starting at 9am