Exceeding National and Long Island Averages, NUMC Pediatric Residents Achieve 100% Board Passage Rate in 2024

Residents' Board Passage Rate Reflects NUMC's Commitment to Educating the Next Generation of Healthcare Providers to the Highest Standards of Excellence

(EAST MEADOW, NY) - Yet another example of the tremendous progress Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) continues to make in 2024, the leadership of Long Island's largest safety-net hospital is proud to announce that its Pediatric Medical Residency Program achieved a 100% board passage rate in 2024.

The board passage significantly exceeds both the national (80 - 82%) and Long Island averages, demonstrating the hospital's commitment to excellence in medical education and pediatric care. The residency program at NUMC is one of the largest in New York State with approximately 300 aspiring doctors from a broad range of disciplines. This success is part of a broader wave of improvements at NUMC, where leadership has focused on enhancing medical education, patient care, finances and overall hospital operations.

"NUMC has made significant strides elevate our programs and the hospital as a whole," said Megan Ryan, President and CEO of Nassau Health Care Corporation. "Our investment in hands-on training opportunities has made our residency program among the best in the region and this passage rate is reflective of that. This achievement by our pediatric residents is yet another reason NUMC stands as a model for other public hospitals in training and educating the next generation of medical professionals. Congratulations to the pediatric residents who will now be Board Certified physicians to care for our youngest patients."

"This outstanding passage rate is a testament to the dedication of our excellent resident physicians but also our fantastic attending physicians and staff who train them," said Dr. Grace Ting, NUMC's Chief Medical Officer. "Our residents have demonstrated remarkable determination and skill, and we are immensely proud to have played an important role in their journey to becoming exceptional pediatricians."

NUMC's Graduate Medical Education program is designed to prepare healthcare providers across a variety of fields with the tools necessary for their future medical career. NUMC's fully accredited program offers a well-rounded foundation through practice in a wide range of clinical experiences, featuring a diverse population, sophisticated technology and an extraordinary faculty that maximizes the resident physician's skill and knowledge base. Those interested can learn more at https://www.numc.edu/education/graduate-medical-education/residency-fellowship-programs/.

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ABOUT NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICA CENTER
Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering comprehensive, high-quality medical services to the residents of Nassau County and beyond. As a Level I Trauma Center, NUMC is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and a highly skilled medical team, offering a broad spectrum of services including advanced emergency care, specialized surgeries, and expert outpatient treatments. As a key teaching hospital affiliated with prominent medical schools in the region, NUMC plays a critical role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. With a strong focus on patient-centered care, innovation, and community outreach, NUMC is committed to improving the health and well-being of all its patients.