What does your program offer that residents can’t get anywhere else?

We see a high volume of critically ill patients within our department (approximately 210,000 visits per year). Our catchment area is extensive, including all of Delaware and portions of Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our three campuses that we work at are within 35 minutes of each other and provide a diverse patient population. We offer a one-month long paid orientation that allows interns to acclimate to the hospital, form bonds with their classmates, and refresh medical knowledge concepts. We have an unopposed residency. Our pay is extremely competitive with additional educational funds that cover the cost of ACLS/ATLS/PALS/NRP, Step 3, a new phone or laptop once during residency, and conference attendance, along with, EMRA and ACEP memberships paid for while in residency. We work eight-hour shifts while on service in the ED, with a one to two shift per month reduction each year. There are amazing moonlighting opportunities starting your second year in the ED, CICU, and NCCU. We have faculty who are great teachers on shift, a well-established program of informal and formal feedback, and a group of co-residents who quickly become family.

What is the work–life balance like? What are some fun activities residents like to partake in or recently participated in?

While on service in the ED, residents work eight-hour shifts at our three different locations. This allows for time with family and friends. Some residents are part of a club soccer team (no experience required) that consists of residents of different specialties, as well as ancillary staff like pharmacists and nurses. There is weekly Wednesday night trivia. Friendsgiving happens each year and all classes are invited. We have easy access to Philadelphia and often go to Phillies, Union, and Sixers games, head in for date nights at some of the nicer restaurants, or study at coffee shops. There are plenty of parks and wildlife within 15 minutes of Newark and Wilmington, Del. The Delaware beaches are only 1.5 hours away.

How should potential applicants learn more about your program?

You can visit our website at https://residency.christianacare.org/em and/or email tempestt.melton@christianacare.org (Program Coordinator) or dannielle.allen@christianacare.org (Social Recruitment Chief, 2024-2025).