1. Rush University Medical Center Pediatrics

New graduate nurses should not start their professional journey alone. Here at Rush, our Nurse Residency Program supports the new baccalaureate or master’s-prepared graduate throughout the first six months of clinical practice, beyond orientation. The goal is to support our new graduate hires’ professional transition from the life of a nursing student to that of a competent, professional nurse. Participation during six months of residency meetings is part of new graduate nurses’ regular work assignment. Nursing leadership supports this participation. Expert nurses lead residency activities, emphasizing topics that integrate real-world experience with the application of evidence-based practice. Topics include the following:.

Patient safety. Critical thinking. Communicating care. Leadership skills.

Stress management. End-of-life decision making. Professional career development Minimum requirements for new graduates hired into the Nurse Residency Program include the following:.

Baccalaureate degree in nursing or master’s degree in nursing. Illinois RN license. Full-time employment. No prior work experience as a registered nurse There is no separate application for the Nurse Residency Program. All new graduate nurses hired by Rush who meet the criteria above are automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program. New graduates are hired on a monthly basis for specific units.

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After completing unit orientation with a preceptor, you will begin attending nurse residency meetings. Apply online for RN I positions. For more information about the Rush Nurse Residency Program, contact.

Smith-Vaughan, M.D. PGY 3 - CHIEF RESIDENT Undergraduate: Brandeis University Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center Why Maine Medical Center: When I was applying to residency programs, I was really looking for a smaller program that was both supportive and challenging. I wanted to be able to feel comfortable enough that I could learn without judgment but also know that I was getting the proper training for whatever my future career plans may be.

This is exactly what I felt when I interviewed at Maine Med – attendings are approachable, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable; the residents were easy going, friendly, helpful and a small tight knit group with great rapport. Everyone has been so supportive in helping me as I navigate my wat through residency. And even though residency is tough, knowing I have a smart, supportive team backing me up makes it all the more easy. And moving to Portland has definitely been icing on the cake! I previously lived in Chicago and had never been to Portland before my interview. Since moving here though I have been blown away by how beautiful the summers are, how manageable the winters are, how many amazing restaurants there are, and all local things to do on your downtime. It really has everything a big city has – but without the bad traffic!

Favorite things to do: walking the trails, going out to dinner, visiting other beautiful parts of Maine. Favorite restaurants: SO MANY!

Boda, Duckfat, Salvage BBQ, Nosh, Otto’s just to name a few. Meredith Bryden, M.D. PGY 3 Hometown: Weston, MA Undergraduate: The College of William & Mary Medical School: University of Vermont Favorite place in Maine: Christmas Cove (about 90 min north on the coast) Medical interests: Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine, procedures Favorite Maine activity: Floating down a river – the Presumpscott is an awesome one and is totally free! Craziest / Best / Worst Job: I was a hostess at Bugaboo Creek in Natick, MA the summer after my freshman year of college.

Everyone wanted to sit next to the talking moose! Why Maine Medical Center: I loved my time at UVM but I always knew that I wanted to do residency at Maine Medical Center (as well as Pediatrics). My significant other is a born-and-bred Mainer and I know he wouldn’t want it any other way either. Portland has all the benefits of a big city – activities, restaurants, lots of friends – without the hassles of one (especially TRAFFIC! I spent a year commuting to Boston in graduate school and vowed to NEVER do that again).

When I matched here we were able to purchase a home that we love in South Portland and really start our life, something I felt like I had been waiting for a long time. As for the hospital – I loved the opportunities available given that there are no fellows as well as the great reputation that the residents who graduate from here have. I did a 4th year medical student rotation here and loved how friendly and willing to teach all of the attendings were. It was an easy decision!

Celebrity I most resemble: Kate Middleton (if only!) Favorite restaurant in Portland: I am a bit of a “foodie” though I can’t stand that word! There are so many good options for any budget. For new/up and coming I like Baharat and Mami – recent new brick and mortar establishments that were previously food trucks. When someone else is paying I love Miyake (on Fore St) and Fore Street. On my budget I love Pai Men Miyake, Taco Trio, Big Fin Poke (worth the drive to Westbrook but a new SoPo location coming soon!).

For delivery to the hospital you can’t go wrong with Otto’s Pizza or Saeng Thai. For the best wings around – I love Moe’s in South Portland. Meagan (Tilton) Hardy, M.D. PGY 3 Undergraduate: Bowdoin College Medical School: Tufts University – Maine Track Why Maine Medical Center: I grew up in Maine and spent my undergraduate years in Maine before heading to Boston for medical school.

As part of my program, I completed my clinical years at Maine Medical Center and I had a wonderful experience. When it came time to apply for residency, I applied very broadly not knowing exactly what I wanted, but after going through the interviewing process, I quickly realized that MMC was exactly the program I was looking for.

Not only is Portland an amazing city to live in, but the pediatric residency program is also the ideal education – our class size allows for individual attention from attendings who truly love to teach in a hospital that is extremely supportive of residents. Our program gives us a wide range of experiences, from complicated cardiac post-op patients in the PICU, to well child checks in an office in rural Maine.

After 3 years I feel I will come out being a very well rounded pediatrician, no matter what career path I decide to take. Favorite Portland Activity: Walking in the Old Port and enjoying the outdoors! Visiting the many beaches around Portland during the summer, and taking ski trips to Sugarloaf in the winter. Favorite Place to Eat: So many to choose from! Fore Street (for special occasions), Otto Pizza, Bonobo, and Salvage BBQ. Micah Lamb, M.D.

PGY 3 Hometown: New Milford, CT Undergraduate: Wheaton College (Illinois) Medical School: The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Interests / Hobbies: Family, Soccer, Cooking Favorite place in Maine: Kettle Cove, Cape Elizabeth Medical interests: Sports Medicine and Primary Care Pediatrics Favorite weekend destination: My kitchen to bake cookies and dance to oldies with my girls Favorite Maine activity: Trying new restaurants and hanging out at all of the amazing beaches Personal goals: Try to find a solid work-life balance. Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Clinical research intern for a Phase III clinical trial of Flibanserin.

Lots of very awkward conversations were had. Why Maine Medical Center: The Pediatric Program and hospital as a whole are very collegial and family friendly. There is an incredible spectrum of patients and pathology tucked in hands-down the most beautiful place on earth. Celebrity I most resemble: Kevin Scully If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a Part-time baker and stay-at-home dad. After the kids start school, I’d transition into a nice substitute teaching gig following my girls from school to school so I can always keep them away from boys. Favorite restaurant in Portland: I know it says Portland, but Taco Trio is just over the bridge in SoPo and is unbelievable.

Otherwise, DuckFat, Bingas, Five Fifty-Five among literally hundreds of others. Alison Schmitzler, M.D. PGY 3 Undergraduate: Drew University Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University Why Maine Medical Center: After vacationing in Maine during medical school with a group of friends, I thought Portland would be a great place to live. My friends and I all said that we would apply to residency in Portland. Unfortunately, I was the only one who made the trip up to interview.

When I interviewed, I met great residents and faculty members that really made me feel like this was the right program for me. I also really liked the small size of the program and opportunities to see a variety of cases from a wide geographical area. It’s a good feeling to have a great learning experience and still be able to enjoy your time off in a beautiful place like Maine. Favorite Activity: I recently started paddle boarding. Favorite Place to Eat: I love Katie Made Bakery on the east end. I would eat their scones for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if I could.

If I’m in the mood for seafood, I like Eventide Oyster Co. Kevin Scully, MBBCh PGY 3 Undergraduate: Dartmouth College Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Why Maine Medical Center: After growing up in Maine but not living there for 10 years, I was initially unsure about the thought of coming back home. But after getting to known the program and comparing it to others on the interview trail, it was very clear that Maine Med was the best fit for me! First of all, it really strikes that balance between diverse patient exposure with amazing subspecialty care and all of the perks of a smaller program—one to one interaction with attendings, emphasis on autonomous decision making, extremely friendly support staff, and most of all, incredibly passionate clinical leadership who are really dedicated to teaching. Portland is an amazing city and has changed so much in the last 5-10 years. It has all of the perks of a young, thriving city, with everything from arts, concerts and local sports teams to amazing restaurants and microbreweries.

At the same time, you are never too far from great mountains, lakes, rivers, farms, beaches or the ocean. Basically, we have it all! I think the best way to judge a program is by the type of people it draws. Maine Med genuinely emphasizes resident wellness and a good work-life balance. All of my co-residents are incredibly smart, hardworking people, but they’re also the type of people you enjoy spending your entire day with—the type you want to go out for a pint with after a long day. Our class immediately clicked, and I can already tell that we’ll be great friends for years to come! Favorite Portland Area and Activity: Playing for the Portland Rugby Football Club.

Going to tasting rooms at one of the many local eateries. Hiking trips in the Whites, Baxter State Park or Acadia National Park. Favorite Place to Eat: Salvage BBQ for endless pounds of delicious meat. Miyake for fantastic sushi.

Top of the Eastland Hotel for a great view of the harbor. Ruski’s for a true taste of local culture. Amy Stepp, M.D.

PGY 3 Hometown: Hendersonville, NC Undergraduate: North Carolina State University Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Favorite place in Maine: Either Acadia National Park or Rangeley Lake Medical interests: Hospital medicine, Global Health, Advocacy Favorite weekend destination: Blue Ridge Mountains or Pisgah National Forest in NC Why Maine Medical Center: MMC is the perfect combination of program and location for me. The smaller program size allows me the ability to personally know my co-residents, attendings and the leadership. I have seen how this has fostered a supportive learning environment and a resident-centric program that values my education, personal goals and time.

Maine Med also has a unique blend of community and academic medicine, because it is the main referral center for the entire state of Maine and a partner with Tufts University School of Medicine. That was a huge positive for me, as it allows me to gain ample practice in “bread and butter” pediatric medicine while also being exposed to more complex and rarer pathologies. As someone who learns by experience, I also value that our program doesn’t have a lot of fellowships, as this gives me more opportunities to be “first call” for procedures and other learning opportunities. Oh, and the people are super nice! If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a Travel Writer.

Leah Fox, M.D. PGY 2 Undergraduate: Carleton College Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine Why Maine Medical Center: After doing an acting internship on the inpatient floor during my fourth year, I knew MMC was the right program for me.

I was looking for a small program with the perfect balance between autonomy with patients and teaching and guidance. With the excellent, engaged faculty here, that has definitely been the case. I appreciate the emphasis on teamwork and support that the attendings and residents show one another. It is truly the people that make this program so wonderful. Though, when you add in a beautiful city like Portland, it really can’t be beat! Favorite Maine activity: I love the outdoors, and my favorite Maine activity is traveling up to the Bar Harbor area.

Acadia has been an amazing park to explore. I am seriously looking forward to seeing what the rest of Maine has to offer. They don’t call it “Vacationland” for nothing! Emily Jacobs, D.O. PGY 2 Hometown: Greene, Maine Undergraduate: Middlebury College Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Why Maine Medical Center: If you’ve ever loved the ocean, the mountains, lakes, trails, snow, sunshine - then you’d understand why calling Maine home is just about the best feeling there is. Adventure is literally right outside your door, whichever season is in play! Not only is the lifestyle perfect - “the way life should be” - but the hospital and residency program are designed to feel like a family.

Working in Maine, you are a name - not just a face. Not only that, in a small program you know you are making a huge difference to the wonderful population in this state. So, adventure outside and adventure in the hospital - every day there’s something new to explore!!! Favorite thing(s) to do in Maine: Hiking Katahdin, swimming in lakes/rivers, skiing (Nordic and Alpine), exploring tons of TRAILS!, and getting dinner just about anywhere in Portland. Also, brunch. Brunch is awesome. Ashley Jean, M.D.

PGY 2 Undergraduate: Saint Michael’s College Vermont Medical school: Tufts University School of Medicine Why Maine Medical Center: Maine Medical center was such an easy choice for me as I spent most of my fourth year here and really enjoyed it. Portland is such a fun and beautiful place to live and the people here are so warm, friendly and willing to teach. I love that the program is small and you truly get to know the attendings and residents that you work with.

A bonus for me is that all of my close family members live in southern Maine including my five nieces and nephews which make days off extra sweet. Favorite things to do in Portland: Adult co-ed basketball league through Casco Bay Sports, running the back cove, live music on the deck at Portland Lobster Co, trying out many of the local breweries and restaurants! Favorite Beach: Popham Beach via the Morse Mountain trail Favorite restaurant: Hard to choose but definitely Central Provisions for tapas, Nosh for their salt and vinegar french fries and The Holy Donut for their Maine potato donuts!

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Tim Phamduy, D.O. PGY 2 Undergraduate: University of Massachusetts – Lowell Medical school: Kansas City University Why Maine Medical Center: 1) Portland has a unique, small-town feel with large-city amenities. Rural outdoor trails short distance from city restaurants and nightlife. 2) The residency program is strong. Graduates practice in a variety of settings and match into competitive fellowships. 3) Most important: awesome team dynamics.

Supportive program leadership. Solid camaraderie between residents, attending, and ancillary staff. One of the best selling points of this program, hands down.

Favorite Portland activities: Ice skating at Troubh Ice Arena or Thompson Point (outdoors); Biking around Old Port; Chilling at the beaches Other Favorites: Holy Donuts, must try. Katherine Redford, M.D. PGY 2 Hometown: Malden, MA Undergraduate: Bryn Mawr College Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Harlem Campus) Interests / Hobbies: Baking, Boston Sports, Dogs Medical interests: NICU, newborn medicine, inpatient pediatrics, medically complex children. Craziest Job: Cleaning Operating Rooms Why Maine Medical Center: I wanted an academic program without fellows in New England in a small to medium sized city.

When I came to Maine Med and met the people, it was a no-brainer! If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a high school math and chemistry teacher. Ryan Donohue, M.D. Jenny Paul, M.D. PGY 1 Undergraduate: Michigan State University Medical School: University of Queensland, Australia Interests / Hobbies: Gardening, cooking, baking, eating! Medical interests: Primary care, underserved populations Favorite Maine activity: Anything outdoors with my husband and son.

Why Maine Medical Center: The people! I loved the sense of community among residents, MMC staff, and Portland in general.

Also, the close proximity to nature, amazing public parks, and fantastic food. If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be afarmer. Karl Santiago, M.D. PGY 1 Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Undergraduate: New York University Medical School: Tufts University – Maine Track Medical interests: Primary care, medical education and simulation Favorite weekend destination: Sipping coffee and eating doughnuts at one of Portland's many fine establishments Favorite Maine activity: Exploring any place I haven't been to yet with family and friends What did you do before medical school: I was a simulation specialist at a New York City hospital, thinking about how to make super-realistic clinical scenarios using simulators and lots of fake blood. Highlight: Crafting a mass casualty simulation and getting 12 high-fidelity manikins running at the same time.

Why Maine Medical Center: Look around other bios on this site and you'll see a lot of 'it's the people' testimonials – and that's because it's true. Stellar co-residents, excellent clinical instructors, a culture that values collegiality and continual improvement, and a tertiary care center that sees and treats just about anything, all set in beautiful Portland.