What sets our program apart is the immersive clinical and educational experience at Settlement Health, a federally qualified health center that has been a beacon of comprehensive, high-quality primary care in East Harlem since 1978. Here, our residents cultivate deep, lasting relationships with their pediatric and adult patients, delivering care not only within the walls of Settlement Health but also in the community and patients' homes. This holistic approach to care empowers our residents engage in longitudinal quality-improvement projects and population health initiatives.

Beyond the exceptional clinical training, our program offers a rich tapestry of educational opportunities, including participation in conferences and sessions across both categorical programs, specialized sessions for Internal Medicine Primary Care residents, and dedicated Med-Peds conferences. This comprehensive approach ensures our residents develop the robust skill set necessary to provide exceptional care to patients with complex medical conditions while navigating through the patients’ challenges and addressing specific community health needs.

Our program's steadfast commitment to primary care is evident from the moment of recruitment and throughout the entirety of the four-year journey. We actively seek out and nurture students who share our passion for careers in primary care, providing them with the clinical experiences, educational opportunities, and mentorship necessary to emerge as physician leaders in this vital field.

I encourage you to join us in our tireless pursuit of health equity and excellence in primary care. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me at joseph.truglio@mssm.edu with any questions you may have.

Joseph Truglio, MD, MPH
Program Director, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency Program;
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Medical Education,
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai