Garnet Health Medical Center offers a supportive and collegial training environment in a high volume and high acuity setting to educate generations of emergency physicians, while providing exceptional healthcare to our community.
Our Emergency Department accommodates over 77,000 emergency visits each year which includes 55 treatment bays, a helipad, and three-bay ambulance garage.
Thank you for your interest in Garnet Health Medical Center's Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
Our Emergency Department accommodates over 77,000 emergency visits each year which includes 55 treatment bays, a helipad, and three-bay ambulance garage. Our six bed dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department provides care in a child-friendly environment. We are currently a Level II Trauma Center, with a dedicated CT and x-ray suite in the department. We are also a Heart (STEMI) Center and a Stroke Center.
The emergency department is currently undergoing an expansion that will occur in three phases. We will have over 100 beds including an observation unit in the emergency department. The completed emergency department will be tiered by acuity including a critical care pod, step-down pod, fast-track/low acuity pods, pediatrics, and an enlarged behavioral health unit.
Mission Statement:
The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Garnet Health Medical Center will use a greatly supportive and collegial training environment in a high volume and high acuity setting to educate generations of emergency physicians, while providing exceptional and compassionate healthcare to the community.
We trust our residents will be committed to improving the healthcare of our community just as we are committed to training excellent Emergency Physicians.
For More Information & To Apply
Thank you for your consideration of our Emergency Medicine Residency Program. Please explore the following sections for more information about our program - from our didactic schedule, resident benefits, and frequently asked questions.
If you have additional questions about the program, please contact:
Residents spend the majority of their year in the Emergency Department at Garnet Health Medical Center. Residents will spend varying weeks each year rotating among the following services and teams:
PGY-1
Emergency Medicine - Garnet Health Medical Center
Selective (Anesthesia, Cardiology, EMS, ENT, IR, Legal, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pulmonology, Radiology, Research, Ultrasound, Urgent Care, etc.)
Emergency Ultrasound
Intensive Care Unit
Vacation
PGY-2
Emergency Medicine - Garnet Health Medical Center
Pediatric EM - Westchester Medical Center
Trauma - Jacobi Medical Center
Medical Intensive Care Unit
Anesthesiology
EMS - Mobile Life
Selective ((Anesthesia, Cardiology, EMS, ENT, IR, Legal, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pulmonology, Radiology, Research, Ultrasound, Urgent Care, etc.)
Vacation
PGY-3
Emergency Medicine – Garnet Health Medical Center
Pediatric EM - Westchester Medical Center
Medical Intensive Care Unit
OB/Gyn
Rural Emergency Medicine – Catskill Medical Center
Pediatric ICU - Westchester Medical Center
Elective (Anesthesia, Cardiology, EMS, ENT, IR, Legal, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pulmonology, Radiology, Research, Ultrasound, Urgent Care, etc.)
PGY-3: 20 business days, Board Exam Testing Day (Days traveling to exam are not considered PTO)
*Medical, Dental, Prescription Plan
*Malpractice Insurance (Please refer to House Manual)
Other Resources Offered:
True Learn / Combank: Program Subscription
Rosh Review: Individual subscription
Reimbursements:
Housing and food for Out-rotations
Travel reimbursements
iPads are given to all Residents
Garnet Health Medical Center’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program offers a 4-week rotation (and in some limited instances, 2-week rotations) for fourth-year medical students who are interested in a career in Emergency Medicine and/or a residency at our institution.
Is the Emergency Medicine GME an Accredited Program?
The Garnet Health Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency Program received its Continued Accreditation from the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in September 2019.
What level Trauma Center is Garnet Health Medical Center?
Garnet Health Medical Center is currently a Level II Trauma Center.
Is housing offered to students?
Housing is not formally offered for Audition rotations; however we do receive a discounted rate from the Microtel located down the road from the hospital.
When are program conferences scheduled?
The Emergency Medicine Residency Program conferences are scheduled every Wednesday from 8:00am-1:00pm (unless otherwise notified) and are a part of the Audition Rotation scheduling. A few of the standing conference items include Quiz and Review, SIM lab sessions, M&M, Ultrasound Training, Journal Club, EKG and Oral Board Review.
When will I see my rotation schedule?
Didactic and assigned reading materials for Quiz and Review will be sent to you prior to your rotation start date for review, along with your rotation schedule. Any dates needed off during the rotation must be provided to Dr. Roantree a minimum of two weeks before your start date.
When are student evaluations completed?
Prior to the start of your rotation, you will be provided access to the student website, where you can find evaluation forms that should be completed by your supervising attending physician on each shift, as well as a procedure log, which should be kept up-to-date during your rotation. At the end of your rotation you will have an exit interview with Dr. Roantree and should bring all of these completed forms with you.
Please enjoy a short virtual tour video for prospective residents showcasing our our facilities:
Emergency Medicine Core Faculty
Dulaya Santikul, DO, FACOEP
Program Director Emergency Medicine
Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Emergency Medicine/ Family Medicine Residency at St Barnabas Hospital, Bronx NY
I reinforced my love for Emergency Medicine through medical missions. We were placed in areas where you have to care for patients with minimal tools and mediations. We traveled in areas caring for patients of all ages in different settings. Most times, the medical team had to improvise.
EM Interest(s): Infectious Disease
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Photography, traveling, dogs, arts and crafts, and collecting intern tears.
Rose Anna Roantree, DO, FACOEP
Associate Program Director, Emergency Medicine Residency
Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Emergency Medicine at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
I love problem solving, being able to calm the chaos, and that every day is different. Just when you think you've seen everything, something new comes along. I was a paramedic for 10 years.
EM Interest(s): EMS, Ultrasound
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Traveling (from Ireland originally - want to hit all 50 states, and 50 countries, by age 50), Food (mmm), Concerts and Broadway shows.
Blessit George-Varghese, DO, FACOEP
Pediatric Simulation Course Director Emergency Based Medicine Course Director
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Emergency Medicine at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
I found that in medical school I had a passion for multiple different areas of medicine, and EM allowed me to continue seeing it all. I enjoy having the fund of knowledge and expertise to deal with almost any situation - whether it is as small as a laceration or as complicated as an aortic dissection.
EM Interest(s): Toxicology & Women's Health
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Travel, spending time with my family
Thomas Liu, MS, DO, FACOEP
Research Director for Emergency Medicine Residency
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Emergency Medicine, St Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY
I love working in the ED because I never know what's going to come through the door. I enjoy meeting and chatting with new people whether you are my patient or colleague. And I love being to perform procedures. The ability to come up with a diagnosis after an initial evaluation and manage the patient gives me a lot of professional and intellectual fulfillment.
EM Interest(s): Clinic Education, Research, & Ultrasound
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Trying to stop playing basketball and transition to golf. Spend as much time with my family as possible. Trying not to be bankrupt because my kids want to go to Disneyworld all the time.
Matthew Meigh, DO, FACOEP
Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine
Medical School: UMDNJ SOM (Now Rowan University)
Residency: Emergency Medicine at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
I started my college career thinking I would go into bench research. After an amazing experience shadowing in a pediatric ED, I decided the EM was the right fit. I was fortunate enough to get into medical school and although I entertained a few different specialties (e.g. anesthesia, cardiology) I never truly deviated away from EM. The mix of medicine with procedures, acting with limited knowledge, and multi-tasking matches my personality perfectly. I enjoy the challenge that we are fortunate enough to face every day.
EM Interest(s): ECG, Critical Care, & Quality
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my kids, hiking, eating good food, piano
Christian Spano, MD, FACEP
Chairman and Associate Medical Director of Department of Emergency
Medical School: SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine Residency: Emergency Medicine at Morristown Medical Center, Morristown NJ
Emergency Medicine Physicians have the skillset and knowledge to provide care for patients of all ages suffering from a wide variety of illnesses and injuries from minor to life threatening. Our skillset is extremely practical and useful in a wide range of environments.
EM Interest(s): Medical Simulation
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Family (Two amazing boys, a wonderful wife and a maniac Czech Shepherd). Most outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, skiing, and snowboarding.
Our Residents
Haala Babar, DO
PGY-3
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: University of Texas at Arlington
Hometown: Arlington, TX
Medical Interests: Pediatrics, wilderness medicine
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, eating new food, sleeping
Troy Elders, MD
PGY-3
Medical School: St. George’s University
Undergrad: Calvin University
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Medical Interests: Wilderness medicine, critical care, ultrasound
Hobbies: Rock climbing, trail running, mountain biking, guitar
Andrew Paramo, DO
PGY-3
Medical School: NYITCOM
Undergrad: Manhattan College
Hometown: Wallkill, NY
Medical Interests: Ultrasound, rural medicine, critical care
Hobbies: Hiking, motorcycling, rock climbing, video games, reading fiction, travel
Anna Riordan, MD, MBA, MS
PGY-3
Medical School: St. George’s University
Undergrad: Arizona State University
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Medical Interests: Administration, women’s health, education
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, trying new restaurants
Khanh Tran, MD
PGY-3
Medical School: St. George’s University
Undergrad: University of California, Irvine
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Medical Interest: Ultrasound, disaster medicine, EKGs