Program Overview

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Department of Medicine

The Department of Medicine offers a comprehensive Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program, led by Program Director Kristin Wong, MD.

Program Overview

The program provides a well-rounded education and training experience, with a focus on Med/Peds practice, transitional care, health equity, and social justice. Residents participate in various educational experiences, including didactics, QA/QI research, and fellowship match and job placement.

Training Sites

The program is affiliated with several training sites, including:

• University Hospital
• Children’s Hospital
• VANJHCS
• Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Educational Experiences

Residents engage in a range of educational experiences, including:

• Program Structure
• Med/Peds Practice
• Transitional Care
• Health Equity & Social Justice
• QA/QI Research
• Didactics
• Fellowship Match & Job Placement

Resident Life

The program prioritizes resident well-being and provides opportunities for socialization and professional development, including:

• Living in the Area
• Social Events
• Our Residents

Our Residents

The program is proud to have a diverse and talented group of residents, including:

• PGY-4
• PGY-3
• PGY-2
• PGY-1

Resident Profiles

Some of our current residents include:

• Emily Duffus, MD
  • Hometown: Glen Ridge, NJ
  • Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark NJ
  • College: Rice University
  • Career Interests: Hospitalist medicine, community outreach, working with underserved communities, continuity of care, management of lifelong chronic illnesses diagnosed in childhood
  • Hobbies: Yoga, listening to music/going to concerts, hanging out with friends and family, exploring new places, trying new food/restaurants, reading
• Priyanshi Jain, MD
  • Hometown: Marlboro, NJ
  • Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark NJ
  • College: University of Virginia
  • Career Interests: Dual hospitalist, critical care, global health, women's health, medical education, community outreach/advocacy
  • Hobbies: Dancing, strength training, pilates, movies, spending time outdoors
• Alysse Machalek, MD
  • Hometown: Summit, NJ
  • Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
  • College: University of Scranton
  • Career Interests: Complex care, Medical Ethics, Health Equity, LGBTQ+ Healthcare, Medical Education, Healthcare Wellness
  • Hobbies: Creative/art projects, spending time with my dog, learning new skills, NYT games
• Daniel Najar, MD
  • Hometown: Houston, TX
  • Medical School: McGovern Medical School - UT Houston
  • College: The University of Texas at Austin
  • Career Interests: Combined hospitalist, global health, community health, working with underserved populations
  • Hobbies: Music (up and coming professional DJ), footy (otherwise known as soccer), photography, outdoor activities
• Nirali Trivedi, MD
  • Hometown: Edison, NJ
  • Medical School: Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
  • College: New Jersey Institute of Technology
  • Career Interests: Dual hospitalist vs. med peds fellowships
  • Hobbies: Drawing, painting, reading, knitting, walks, traveling

Affiliations

The program is affiliated with several institutions, including:

• University Hospital
• RWJBarnabas Health
• Veterans Health Administration
• Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
• Trinitas Regional Medical Center