Rutgers NJMS Internal Medicine Residency

🎉 A huge congratulations to our third year resident, Dr. Wajiha Khan, recipient of the GME Resident Recognition Award for her outstanding dedication to enhancing resident well-being at Rutgers NJMS!

In her own words:
‘Choose NJMS because you will find the most dedicated, hardworking people here—from leadership to every intern. Not only are they committed to providing the best patient care, but the residents and faculty truly care about uplifting each other. Find a residency where the work feels fun, and that place for me is NJMS.’

This July, Dr. Khan will begin her next chapter at Harvard’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, specializing in hepatology. 🌟 We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the lives you’ll impact in this next stage of your career.

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from Our Incredible Hospital Family!

This year’s Mid-Year Holiday Party was a celebration of the dedication, hard work, and community that makes our hospital thrive. None of this would have been possible without the generosity and support of our amazing attendings and the Department of Medicine, who not only guide us in our work but also stepped up to help make this unforgettable night a reality. Your contributions and leadership mean the world to us—thank you! ❤️

To our residents, nurses, front office team, and hospital staff—you are the heart and soul of our mission. Your tireless efforts, compassion, and resilience deserve every bit of recognition, not just tonight but every single day. This celebration was for YOU—because it’s your work and spirit that inspire us all to keep pushing forward. 🌠

As we close out this year, let’s carry the same energy, gratitude, and teamwork into the next. Here’s to the joy of the season and the promise of an even brighter year ahead. Wishing everyone a Happy Holidays and all the best in the New Year! 🎁✨

One of the most common questions we get is: What’s the culture like here? We think these pictures say it all 📸.

With 138 residents, we’ve built more than just a program—we’ve built a family. From celebrating holidays together 🎉, chasing our athletic goals 🏃‍♂️🏀🎾, and friendly basketball and pickleball matches, to helping each other in our career pursuits 💼, the NJMS community is something truly special ❤️

Residency is tough enough, but here, you’ll find more than just colleagues—you’ll find a people who have your back, share your laughs, and help you grow into the best version of yourself 📈

🎉 Match Day Celebration! 🎉

Congratulations to all our incredible residents who matched into their dream fellowship programs! Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have paid off, and we are so proud of each and every one of you. 🩺✨

From GI to Cards, Pulm/CC to Heme/Onc, and beyond, you’re shaping the future of medicine. Cheers to the next chapter and the amazing impact you’ll continue to make! 🚀👏

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Our residents aren’t allergic to research—in fact, they’re thriving on it! 🩺✨ From oral abstracts to poster presentations, they brought their A-game to the Allergy and Immunology Conference with work that’s nothing to sneeze at. Proud to see their dedication and passion in action!

Are you kidding us?! 🏆 First place, an automatic acceptance, and an all-expenses-paid trip to the national conference?! Huge congratulations to Dr. Yasmeen Abdo, PGY-2, for this incredible achievement! 🎉🙌 You’re setting the bar sky-high for all of us, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Shoutout to all our amazing residents who represented us at the NJ Society of Hospital Medicine conference—you’re all stars in our book. Keep raising the standard! ✨👏

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💙 We couldn’t be prouder of our residents who volunteered as medical support at the NYC Marathon! From treating injuries to cheering on exhausted runners, they showed up for the community and for each other every step of the way. This marathon wasn’t just about miles – it was about our commitment to the bond we share as a residency family and our shared value of giving back to the community. Thank you for exemplifying the compassion and dedication that define us. Together, we go the distance! 💪🌟

🌟 Proud moment at in Boston! Our residents showcased an impressive lineup, with 3 oral presentations, 2 poster presentations, and co-authored 5 more. It’s inspiring to see their hard work, dedication, and passion for advancing pulmonary and critical care come to life on this stage. Couldn’t be more honored to support such talented colleagues! Here’s to many more accomplishments and to the journey ahead. 🩺📈💡

Couldn’t be more proud of our residents’ incredible accomplishments at ! 🎉 This year, they’ve taken the spotlight with 24 first-author presentations and over 40 co-authored projects—making a real impact in the world of gastroenterology and representing NJMS! 🌎💡

A special shoutout to Ritik Goyal (PGY2), who brought home the prestigious Presidential Poster Award 🏆 and Outstanding Poster Presenter 🎖️, and to Yazan Abboud (PGY3), recognized as Outstanding Poster Presenter as well! 🌟 Their dedication and drive are inspiring the future of GI. Let’s celebrate their hard work and passion! 👏💙 ”

👏 Huge shoutout to our amazing residents who took part in today’s Screen, Test & Treat health fair! 🩺🏥 They went above and beyond to help uninsured patients connect with primary care services, making a real difference in the community. 🌟❤️ Your dedication to promoting health equity and providing compassionate care inspires us all. We’re so proud of the impact you’re making Radhika (PGY3), Safia (PGY1), Sim (PGY1), and Dr. Feurdean! 🙌💚

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Every week, our residents have the amazing opportunity to showcase their knowledge and expertise to the entire Department of Medicine. 🌟 Whether presenting at M+M conferences or during our weekly clinical-pathological sessions, they constantly engage us with fascinating cases and thoughtful insights. 🩺 These presentations not only help us grow as physicians but also remind us how we can better serve our community. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ It’s all about continuous learning, reflection, and striving to provide the best care possible! 🙌

🌟 We are so incredibly proud of our PGY2 resident, Kathleen Brodowski, for publishing her poetry in JAMA! 🌟

Humanities is a core part of our values in training. Every week, we dedicate time to humanities lectures, providing our residents with a holistic education that fosters empathy and reflection. It’s a privilege to support Kathleen’s journey, and we celebrate this milestone as a reminder of the depth and compassion we bring to medicine.